Plockton is a delightful town on the banks of Loch Carron in the West Highlands of Scotland, with stunning views of the Loch and surrounding mountains its popular with artist and photographers from all over the world. This Highland Community once relied on Fishing and crofting after the Highland clearances. Now a national Trust conservation village it is now populated by many tourist and a small community of fishermen and pleasure boats. The setting is magnificent, surround by beautiful hills and mountain scenery, with a lovely seafront setting for you to take gentle walks across the … [Read more...] about The Picturesque Village of Plockton
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My Pine Marten Adventure In Scotland
I have been hoping to see one of these very elusive animals now for many years, but never seem to be in the correct place at the right time, in fact I am sure I have missed glimpses of them and been very close at times, but to this day they have been hiding from me. Since the replanting of many forest of our native trees the chances to see this wonderful animal are much better, and since the 80’s it has been made illegal to kill a Pine Marten. The Pine Marten is a very shy animal and you are only likely to see them at dusk or during the night when they prefer to hunt, they like to hunt … [Read more...] about My Pine Marten Adventure In Scotland
My Stay at the Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe Independent Hostel Review When looking for accommodation in Glencoe I was often spoilt for choice with many cottage and hotels in the area there was always somewhere excellent to stay, I often like to stay in accommodation that gives you a real sense of been within the local area, and in my case right bang in the center of Glencoe. I have stayed in the area many times before usually outside of Glencoe in Fort William, Onich and Ballachulish, on this occasion I wanted to be within the mountains and in reach of local amenities without relying on the car, Getting this correct … [Read more...] about My Stay at the Glencoe Independent Hostel
Why I Love to Holiday in Scotland
After travelling all over the world in a quest for the ideal holiday location, there is always one place I always return to, that place is Scotland. Why does Scotland intrigue me so much, why does it always make me feel I am in the right place, why does this fine land always warm my heart and make me feel content like no other country on this planet of ours. To be entirely honest I don't know, all I do know, it feels right, and that's enough for me. So in this article I am going to reach into my feelings and discover why Scotland is the perfect location for myself. The Scottish … [Read more...] about Why I Love to Holiday in Scotland
Glenelg, The Most Stunning Route to Skye
Glenelg, is not known to many tourist who visit this part of Scotland, many will pass by heading to Skye or the nearby tourist attractions along the route to the Skye bridge, and in my heart I want to keep this a secret all to myself. But you can't help wanting to shout aloud about this wonderful village and the most spectacular route to the Isle of Skye via the Glenelg Ferry. The route to Skye I am talking about is over the Mam Ratagan pass from Shiel Bridge, a great drive with hairpin bends rising to 1116 feet, and offering some of the best views in Scotland, it is a road to admire but … [Read more...] about Glenelg, The Most Stunning Route to Skye
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