The mountains of the Highlands may still be snow-covered, and it doesn't entirely feel that spring has sprung; but with lambs in the fields and leaves returning to the trees, the colours of Scotland are changing again as the seasonal clogs turn once more through their eternal motion. Through the winter the only green is the rather geometric patchwork of conifer forestry peppering the countryside; and as April rolls into May it all starts to get lost in summer’s Kaleidoscope of colour. It wasn't always this way. Our sea of planted woodland is a relatively recent addition to our landscape, and … [Read more...] about The Ghost of David Douglas
Archives for April 2015
Midges In Scotland, How To Avoid Them
Midges in Scotland are one of the first things many tourists mention when on holiday in Scotland. These little beasties can have many people waving their arms in the air or running for safety indoors. But what do we know about the Scottish Midge There are 35 species of midges in Scotland and not all of them bite, in fact only 5 species will actually bite you. The highland midge is the little culprit that gets many of us running around in circles and it will bite you to take blood to enable them to lay eggs and this is why it is actually only the female Midge that bites. The midge will … [Read more...] about Midges In Scotland, How To Avoid Them
Awe-inspiring Loch Awe And The Hollow Mountain
Legend has it that Loch awe, at over twenty five miles in length, the longest stretch of freshwater in Scotland, was created by a witch and lived in by an evil monster even more fearsome than the one at loch Ness. Dotted around the north of the loch, where it is joined by the A819 from Inveraray to Oban, are several tiny islands which now sport picturesque ruins, on Inishail you can see a crumbling thirteenth century chapel which once served as a burial ground for the McArthur clan,, the ruined castle on the Fraoch Eilean dates from the same period. Before moving to Inveraray in 1746, … [Read more...] about Awe-inspiring Loch Awe And The Hollow Mountain
Things To See And Do In Scotland, My Top Ten
I am often asked "Where shall I go when on Holiday in Scotland" to be totally honest I could probably list dozens of top tens, so I sat down and thought hard about this and changed my mind many times, in the end I written the first ten that came to my head and wrote about them below. Everyone is different and I would love to read your comments below or you can contact me and write down your top ten to feature on the Holiday Scotland website or Scotland Info. So here goes, my top ten places to visit and do when visiting Scotland. Visit Glen Coe When I drive through Glencoe it sends a shiver … [Read more...] about Things To See And Do In Scotland, My Top Ten
The Landing and Departing of Bonnie Prince Charlie
Charles Edward Stuart better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie Landed in mainland Scotland in 1745 at Loch nan Uamh on the Western coast not to far from Glenfinnan where he was about to start his adventures as part of the Jacobite rebellion. Loch nan Uamh today is viewed from the road to the isles that travels from Fort William to Mallaig winding and twisting between magnificent scenery and glorious white sand beaches. Along this road is also the Glenfinnan monument that marks the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie waited for a number of days to gather his support for the rebellion to start … [Read more...] about The Landing and Departing of Bonnie Prince Charlie
Top 10 Travel Tips When on Holiday in Scotland, by Car
My favorite way to discover Scotland's outstanding countryside and attractions is by car, you have the freedom to stop when you want to, and the choice to divert to any interests you see when travelling on Scotland's roads. It's a feeling of freedom knowing you can change your plan whenever you see a brown tourist sign highlighting a place of special interest. But travelling by car when on Holiday in Scotland needs some planning, so with my experience of travelling Scotland by car I have listed some helpful tips to help you on your way. Add time to your plan for interesting stops Over … [Read more...] about Top 10 Travel Tips When on Holiday in Scotland, by Car
Recent Comments