This, at first, may appear a bit strange, doing a review of a road. However, the Glen Etive Road is no ordinary road. If you could capture all of the magnificent points of Scottish scenery and condense them into a stretch of road that is only 12 miles long you would have the Glen Etive Road. As you drive close to the road itself you are surrounded by mountains which have the effect of both putting you in your place as far as nature goes, but also welcoming you home, you feel safe and secure as if watched over by these mammoths that have been here for since the ice age. The road isn't … [Read more...] about The Glen Etive Road
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Victorian Heritage Trail in Royal Deeside Relaunched
The area to the west of Aberdeen, stretching as far as Braemar, is not known as 'Royal Deeside' for nothing. In case recent Jubilee celebrations have eclipsed all thoughts of any other British royalty, let's go back a bit and remember Queen Victoria who, in 1848, along with Prince Albert, first visited, and fell in love with, the Balmoral Estate on Deeside. The present royal family has an equal love for this historic area and takes every opportunity to spend time at Balmoral. And now you can follow in the footsteps of all these generations of royals and visit the picturesque Dee and Don … [Read more...] about Victorian Heritage Trail in Royal Deeside Relaunched
Visit Loch Ewe and Visitor Centre
If there is one Loch in Scotland that has a somewhat unusual history it's probably Loch Ewe. Why? Loch Ewe played an important part in WW2, it was a Convoy Collecting Point for the Arctic convoys to Russia. During that time Loch Ewe was protected by light and heavy anti aircraft guns, the remains of these gun emplacements and other buildings are still present and dotted around the Loch. For some the history of this Loch is reason enough for a visit but for most it's the sheer beauty of the place. Loch Ewe and surrounding area is a stunningly beautiful part of Wester Ross. There are lovely … [Read more...] about Visit Loch Ewe and Visitor Centre
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