One of the lesser known, now unpopulated, Inner Hebridean Islands of Scotland is the Isle of Handa. It can be found in the north-west of Scotland, a few miles north of Scourie and 25 miles south of Durness. The name Handa origins from Norse and Gaelic and means "island at the sandy river". Handa currently has no human population but records show that 65 people inhabited the island in 1841 before potato famine forced the islanders away, they were moved across the Atlantic to Nova Scotia. Wikipedia writes that "The islanders had a parliament, similar to that of St Kilda, which met daily, and the … [Read more...] about Isle of Handa
10 Must See Coastal Areas and Beaches in Scotland
Scotland is a country with many amazing attractions and sights and it has a culture that is full of Anglo-Saxon history and tradition. Recognized as a place that can cater to the interests and needs of any type of traveler, a trip to Scotland is a must for anyone and every visitor can find something interesting and exciting to do in Scotland. If you search the internet for Things to do in Scotland you'll find out that it's full of articles titled "Top 10 Places in Scotland" and "Best places to Visit in Scotland" and most of them share the same places to go to and things to do. Not a bad thing … [Read more...] about 10 Must See Coastal Areas and Beaches in Scotland
Scotland Most Beautiful Country in the World
Who can deny that the wild beaches, deep lochs, marvellous scenery and craggy castles are some of the most wonderful and beautiful sights in the world? Apparently not many folk as Scotland has just been elected as the most beautiful country in the world, according to readers of the Rough Guides website that is. We already knew that Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world but it's nice to read that so many others think alike :-) The readers of the Rough Guides website chose Scotland over other beautiful countries such as Canada, New Zealand and Italy to name a few. Wether the … [Read more...] about Scotland Most Beautiful Country in the World
Chasing Northern Lights in Scotland
Watching the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is something most of us have very high on our bucket list. Only a few, relatively speaking, have actually been lucky enough to see the Aurora in its full glory. Due to the fact that the Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon taking place over the Arctic regions of the world, it's also logical that the more north you are the more chance you have to actually witness it. The Aurora is triggered by collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun, due to flares on the sun's surface, that enter the earth's atmosphere. The resulting … [Read more...] about Chasing Northern Lights in Scotland
Glasgow Subway Closed in July
For those of you planning to visit Glasgow in July this year please be advised that the Glasgow Subway will be shut down entirely from the 2nd of July onwards. The Subway, or "Clockwork Orange" as it is sometimes referred to, will reopen on the 1st of august 2016. The Glasgow Subway was finished in 1896 and the first passengers were welcomed on the 14th of December 1896. It's the third-oldest underground metro system in the world and the only one in the UK which operates completely underground. The Glasgow Subway is currently undergoing a £288m modernisation plan to upgrade or replace … [Read more...] about Glasgow Subway Closed in July
Tour Speyside with Scottish Routes
The Speyside Whisky region is centred around the River Spey. At 109 miles long, it is the fastest flowing river in Scotland (not to mention one of the great salmon rivers). It’s this river and its tributaries that form the heart of the Speyside region. Speyside is home to almost half of all the Scottish distilleries. These include the big names of Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and Macallan, as well as lesser known distilleries such as Craigellachie and Ballindalloch. And although castles, gardens, walking, the beautiful landscape and fishing are some of the reasons for many tourists to visit … [Read more...] about Tour Speyside with Scottish Routes
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