rainy May morning. We were on our way to King’s Cross Station, where we would board the BritRail train to Edinburgh, to begin living one of my fantasies--searching for castles in the Scottish Highlands and visiting famed Loch Ness. ...
One of the best things about Scotland is that no matter where you find yourself, a castle is never far away. As integral to the Scottish landscape as its lochs and mountains, the country’s castles rank amongst the most iconic in the world. There were once up to 3,000 castles in Scotl...
Dunvegan Castle is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the stronghold of the chiefs of the MacLeod clan for 800 years.Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland Edinburgh Castle is an historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh from its position ...
Castles: Lochranza (ruins surrounded by water), Brodick with its garden (open to the public in Summer) Balmichael center: fun park and retail store for Island wares Remnants of old structure: Kilpatrick Dun, Torr A’Chaisteal fort, Torrylin Chambered Cairn Golf course Check the ARRAN island...
on The Mound, just off Princes Street, in the heart of historic Edinburgh. The Gallery can trace its origins to 1819, when the Royal Institution for the Encouragement of the Fine Arts in Scotland was established. The Royal Institution opened its collection of fine art to the public in 1828...
Spend1 to 3 days or more. Do & See:Hiking, Castles, Beaches, Whisky Distillery, Standing Stones Transport:Rental Car, Guided Tour, Walking/Cycling StayatLochranza Youth Hostel[£],Glenartney B&B[££],Ormidale Hotel[££],Auchrannie Resort[£££] in Brodick. ...
A visit to the Scottish Borders is an easy day trip from Edinburgh, and allows visitors to get a glimpse into a relatively unknown region of Scotland. The Scottish Borders is region located in the southeast part of Scotland, with the Southern section forming part of the border with England....
There is a introduction of the castles in the ticket hall. It can be seen that it is a residential castle with many living facilities, not just a castle built for defense and war. But now it's just ruins. The tower of the castle hasn't completely collapsed. It can still go up. ...
In August, I had my very first look at the beautiful Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye! Spectacular landscapes, castles, mysterious lochs, waterfalls, tasty seafood dinners, and Highland coos are a few of the many treasured memories associated with our Scottish Highlands itinerary. ...
Paul. Buses make easy connections between the coves, castles and cities beside the turquoise waters of what the Turks call the White Sea. Dont miss the awe-inspiring eternal fires of Chimaera at Olympos most impressive at night. Read more Dubai Dubai is a destination that ...