Nestled on Scotland's east coast, St Andrews is well known as the "Home of Golf," but it offers far more than just fabulous fairways. Why visit? Amazing history… explore the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral and the grounds of Scotland's oldest university. Coastal wonders… enjoy stunning bea...
The delightful fishing town of Pittenweem must be one of the most unspoiled spots in Scotland. Located on the east coast in the East Neuk of Fife, its name is said to be derived from the ancient language of the Picts and means "Place of the Caves". Over the centuries it became an ...
St Abbs is a tiny fishing village on the south east coast of Scotland where you can wander between old fishermen’s cottages to the St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve. Here you can take in the wildly rugged landscapes that surround the village of St Abbs. The reserve has 200 acres ...
Named after another quite charming town in Scotland, this Tobermory is known as ‘the freshwater Scuba capital of the world’ – there are 22 shipwrecks to explore in the adjacent Fathom Five National Marine Park alone. There are also many rock formations in Fathom Five – just off shore is ...
Oban on the Scottish west coast has lots to offer visitors despite its small size. Known as the Seafood Capital of Scotland, Oban has a remarkable number of award-winning restaurants and is one of the best places to try the local catch. The crescent-shaped town lies in the hills around ...
8th. Crail, Fife, Scotland Chances are you’ve seen photographs before of this historic fishing village on the East Neuk of Fife coast. Crail’s stone-built harbour is a hive of activity as local fishermen come and go, bringing back tasty hauls of fresh lobster. It’s peaceful here, with...
England is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom, occupying most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain. It shares land borders with fellow home nations Scotland, to the north, and Wales, to the west. Elsewhere, it is bordered by the se...
turbulent estuary as dangerous and unworthy of further examination, before sailing away. A shame, really, because he completely missed what he was sent to find; the largest estuarine system on Australia’s east coast, the fabulously bucolic Northern Rivers Delta, and one of Australia’s most-fav...
Sunset Over The Isle Of Arran From The Ballast Bank, Troon, Ayrshire © VisitScotland / Paul Tomkins A famous golfing town, Troon will host the 152nd Open Championship in 2024. Golf aside, Troon is a charming west coast seaside town and a great destination for a day out at the beach ...
Byline: CARA PAGE and IAN SMITHFADING seaside towns could be transformed into glitzy gambling resorts under a shake-up of betting laws.A simple trip doon the watter could become Viva Largs Vegas. And the Ayrshire resort is only one of a number in Scotland which could cash in on the ...