Scotland's Iconic Mountain, Buachaille Etive Mor Buachaille Etive Mor, know in Gaelic as The Great Herdsman of Etive, is probably typical of what everyone thinks a mountain should look like, with its near perfect pyramidal shape it stands proud from the A82 before you arrive to the magnificent Glencoe. Buachaille Etive Mor is seen in many Scottish books and postcards and is recognised instantly by every climber and walker with pride. The mountain forms a ridge combined with four other peaks that stretches for almost 5 miles, with the river Etive flowing wildly around its perimeter. The … [Read more...] about Buachaille Etive Mor, The Great Herdsman of Etive
Walks Around Aviemore
Walking in Aviemore is a great way to holiday in Scotland and a very good base to have a Hiking holiday in the Highlands, set in the Cairngorm National park, the area has an abundance of walks to choose from. Walking Aviemore and the surrounding areas provides you with all grades of hiking treks suitable for all types of walking enthusiasts. But before setting off make sure you know all the safety guidelines as these are particularly important if you intend to walk to the higher sections of the Cairngorm Mountains, which include some of highest mountains in Scotland. However as well as high … [Read more...] about Walks Around Aviemore
Historic Golf Courses of Scotland
When one thinks of Scotland, it might be easy to get lost in the romance of its ancient lands, the mysterious moors that witnessed many a battle or were the idyllic settings for gothic novelists and fabled legends alike. But it is due to Scotland’s unique climate, loamy vegetation and gracefully rolling foothills that lent it to be the birthplace of golf. Historians surmised that perhaps ‘gowf’ was invented by shepherds as a way to while the day by plunking stones from their staff into the many rabbit holes that punctured the grassy lands, and over the course of time this game soon gave way to … [Read more...] about Historic Golf Courses of Scotland
Why Scotland’s Castles are Great Places to Visit
If you are looking for something to do in Scotland that combines not only fun, but some great history and stories of our bloody past, then should look no further than a visit to one or two of our many castles in Scotland; from rambling ruins to stately homes they’re a great window on the past. Many, like Edinburgh and Stirling were once home to kings while others like Inveraray or Drumlanrig are still home to ancient families. There are castles built to defend the territory of a clan and there are those such as Caerlaverock or Urquhart that were built to defend Scotland; from enemies … [Read more...] about Why Scotland’s Castles are Great Places to Visit
A Tour Around The Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is a great place to visit - and with a car you can do a great loop around the island taking in all the amazing scenery and learning about its celtic heritage. Kyleakin, Isle of Skye The tour starts in Kyleakin at the southeastern corner of the island, which is accessed by coming over the Bridge from the Kyle of Lochalsh and Eilean Donan Castle beyond. Once over the bridge, turn to the left. There is a ruined castle in Kyleakin (you can see it from the bridge), called Castle Moil, and you can walk out to it. Kyleakin in Gaelic is Caol Acain – the Straights of Haakon … [Read more...] about A Tour Around The Isle of Skye
Europes Last Private Army, The Atholl Highlanders
At the end of every May, Blair Castle in Highland Perthshire plays host to a truly unique event; when the regiment of the Atholl Highlanders parades and is reviewed by their colonel, the Duke of Atholl. This is no ordinary regiment however, as it has the distinction of being the only private regiment in Europe. Bedecked in kilts and plaid of the Murray of Atholl tartan and bearing Lee-Metford rifles, the officers, rank and pipe band gather in front of the 700 year old castle and take the salute from the duke. It is a simple gesture, but one that takes us back hundreds of years and a … [Read more...] about Europes Last Private Army, The Atholl Highlanders
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