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
Glen Etive
Buachaille Etive Mor, The Great Herdsman of Etive
Scotland's Iconic Mountain, Buachaille Etive Mor Buachaille Etive Mor, know in Gaelic as The Great Herdsman of Etive, is probably typical of what everyone thinks a mountain should look like, with its near perfect pyramidal shape it stands proud from the A82 before you arrive to the magnificent Glencoe. Buachaille Etive Mor is seen in many Scottish books and postcards and is recognised instantly by every climber and walker with pride. The mountain forms a ridge combined with four other peaks that stretches for almost 5 miles, with the river Etive flowing wildly around its perimeter. The … [Read more...] about Buachaille Etive Mor, The Great Herdsman of Etive
Great Glens to Visit, When on Holiday in Scotland
Glen Affric One of the most beautiful glens in the whole of Scotland, this stunning and dramatic gorge tears its way west into Scotland's stunning scenery. The glen spans for some 30 miles from nearby Cannich to Kintail in the west, it boasts scenery that has attracted photographers and artists from all over the world, and the very famous painting 'Monarch of the Glen' was painted in Glen Affric by landseer, and is an icon image of Scotland to this day. The glen is a Caledonian Forest Reserve and is one of the few places you can see Scotch Pine today, in 2001 Glen Affric was given … [Read more...] about Great Glens to Visit, When on Holiday in Scotland
Beautiful Scottish Mountain Pictures by Ela
A few weeks ago I found a blog, Around Scotland, with beautiful views of the Scottish Mountains, taken not from the glens but from high up in the hills. Due to a wee injury in my lower back I can't make such trips myself anymore which is why I enjoyed these breathtaking pictures even more. After a closer examination I also found out that the pictures represented places where I've been myself such as Rannoch Moor, The Kings House Hotel, Glen Coe and Glen Etive and my interest was raised even more. Curious as I am I contacted the owner of the website to find out more about the person behind … [Read more...] about Beautiful Scottish Mountain Pictures by Ela
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