The Southern Highlands of Scotland encompass the country south of a line drawn roughly from kyle of Lochalse on the west coast to Inverness on the east and down to follow the upper half of the Spey Valley west past Loch Laggan to Fort William and Glencoe. Inverness the Capital of the Highlands On the east coast Inverness is by far the biggest town in the Highlands, a good base for day trips and a jumping off point for the more remote parts of the region, To some extent, the area around the Moray Forth is a commuter belt for the region, but it also boasts a lively coastline and some of … [Read more...] about The Majestic Southern Highlands of Scotland
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Snapshots of The Moray and Banffshire Coast
Guest writer Emma Gibb takes us on a wee trip to the Moray Coast Emma: When I think about the picturesque villages that cling to the Moray Firth, these are the snapshots that come to mind: white-washed cottages, splashed with colour; narrow lanes running between rows of weathered houses; harbours that gather in restless boats; a frame of long, swaying grass against a sandy beach; old dinghy boats planted with flowers; piles of stones, shells and blue-netted lobster pots adorning gardens and doorsteps. I grew up on the Moray Coast and despite living abroad for a few years, it is here … [Read more...] about Snapshots of The Moray and Banffshire Coast
