A Trip to the magnificent Loch Coruisk, that is home to some of Scotland's best scenery and wildlife, including many common seals and other sea life, and is a great location to view the best the Cuillin Mountain range has to offer. The Cuillin Ridge The Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye can been accessed by many routes but the best has to be the journey to Loch Coruisk by boat. You can sail from Elgol crossing Loch Scavaig and into the magnificent opening to Loch Coruisk, from here you will find the dramatic view of the Cuillin Ridge and the dramatic skyline of the Cuillin Mountains, not … [Read more...] about Loch Coruisk and The Black Cuillin Mountains
See and Do
Where is Signal Rock Glencoe
Signal Rock is located within the woodlands of An Torr a National Trust site of beauty, there are many stories linked to Signal Rock but it is most famous for its connection to the Glencoe Massacre. This rock is said to be the place where the signal was given for the attack on the MacDonalds of Glencoe. The story claims this is where a fire was started at 5am to give the signal to the soldiers to begin the vicious attack on the village, but local experts claim this is not correct and the rock was used for other purposes. The rocks original title is “Tom a Ghrianain” meaning the knoll of the … [Read more...] about Where is Signal Rock Glencoe
Awe-inspiring Loch Awe And The Hollow Mountain
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
Glenelg, The Most Stunning Route to Skye
Glenelg, is not known to many tourist who visit this part of Scotland, many will pass by heading to Skye or the nearby tourist attractions along the route to the Skye bridge, and in my heart I want to keep this a secret all to myself. But you can't help wanting to shout aloud about this wonderful village and the most spectacular route to the Isle of Skye via the Glenelg Ferry. The route to Skye I am talking about is over the Mam Ratagan pass from Shiel Bridge, a great drive with hairpin bends rising to 1116 feet, and offering some of the best views in Scotland, it is a road to admire but … [Read more...] about Glenelg, The Most Stunning Route to Skye
When is the Best Time to Visit the Scottish Highlands
So when is the best time to visit the Scottish Highlands, my personal opinion is anytime as Scotland offers everything for all seasons, and the scenery changes with each season giving you a different aspect each time you visit. So what makes Scotland so appealing and why are some people put off visiting at certain times of the year. Related info Scottish Weather and Climate Daylight Hours - Annual Calendar of Sunsrise and Sunset Times Scottish Weather The changeable Scottish weather is probably one of the largest factors to deter you from visiting the Scottish Highlands, it’s not a … [Read more...] about When is the Best Time to Visit the Scottish Highlands
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