The West Highland Way was first opened in 1980 and became Scotland's first Long Distance footpath, the path stretches 95 miles from Milngavie north of Glasgow and ends in Fort William in the foothills of Britain's highest mountain Ben Nevis. The walk is Scotland's most popular long distance footpath and consists of some of the greatest scenery in Scotland whilst remaining a footpath that can be done with relative ease, with many facilities along the route, it can be completed by anyone with decent planning and the correct walking gear. It can become fairly busy during the summer months, but … [Read more...] about Great Walks – The West Highland Way
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The Ultimate Scottish Coastal Route – Driving the Entire West Coast of Scotland
The Ultimate Scottish Coastal Route For most people, including me, the west coast of Scotland offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. And yet, for some unknown reason, there is not something like an 'Official Coastal Route' which would cover most roads on the Scottish west coast, to let you admire this stunning part of Scotland. It's of course not easy, the west coast isn't straight, it has many inland sea lochs, islands and other obstacles, making the journey a rather lengthy and time consuming yet very pleasant enterprise. If you want to make this journey along the coast … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Scottish Coastal Route – Driving the Entire West Coast of Scotland
Things you Must See and Do in Wester Ross
So you've decided to Holiday in Wester Ross. Accommodation is booked, travel plans are made and there you are, in one of Scotland's most beautiful scenic landscapes. The rather large area that comprises Wester Ross has no strict borders but it can roughly be found between Loch Carron in the South, Ullapool in the North, Kinlochewe in the East and The Minch, the sea between the Outer Hebrides and the west coast. With so many beautiful things to see and do it is hard to decide where to go first, and what you really should see before you head home again. I've compiled a wee list of things … [Read more...] about Things you Must See and Do in Wester Ross
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