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
The Picturesque Village of Plockton
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
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
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