Post by:Max After a stint studying and working in Iceland, Max made his nest in Scotland. Whilst he’s left Iceland, the country hasn’t quite left him. When he’s not writing about his favourite places or visiting them, you’ll find him in the kitchen, at the pool or on a skatebo...
North Lanarkshire, council area, west-central Scotland, on the eastern periphery of the Glasgow metropolitan area. It lies mostly within the historic county of Lanarkshire, but the area around Cumbernauld, in the north, is part of the historic county of
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 ...
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 O...
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One David Hamilton declared to bar owner John Wallace that he’d shout a round if he was able to name the town after his hometown in Scotland. “Right you are, Davie,” Wallace replied. “Rutherglen it shall be.” #69 – Coober Pedy, SA The Opal Capital of the World has a varying...
Bergen is a small town on the western coast of Norway that attracts visitors with its immense beauty and proximity to incredible outdoor adventures. You’ll be blown away by the beauty in this small town and just how easy it is to enjoy it. ...
© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam 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". Ov...
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...
England is known the world over for looking like a Christmas card or something from The Hobbit. And it’s not a false image: you just have to look past the large towns and cities of the country to discover it. These are England’s small towns and village