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Highlands 140 – A Great Highlands Driving Route

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I've driven most roads in Scotland, especially the scenic ones, and enjoyed almost every mile of all of them. I don't think there is such a thing as a boring road in Scotland, especially when you're outside urban areas. And no matter how beautiful some of these roads are, there are always a few that are just a tad more stunning, roads that stick in your mind as being "very special". One of them is the Road to the Isles and the other one is the drive through Glen Shiel. Both offer an unforgettable driving experience amidst some of the most beautiful scenery Scotland has to offer. Now what … [Read more...] about Highlands 140 – A Great Highlands Driving Route

Amazing Scottish Drives, The Road to the Isles

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The road to the Isles is considered as one of the best drives in Scotland. Travelling from Fort William to Mallaig you will see some of the best scenery in the whole world with stunning mountain views, white sandy beaches, stunning shimmering lochs, historical places and great views of the isles of Eigg, Rum, Muck, Skye and Canna. The length of the drive is approx 45 miles and worth every minute. Discover some of the best places to stop and see in our guide below. Neptune's Staircase and Corpach Starting from Fort William you will pass Neptune's Staircase, a flight of eight lochs … [Read more...] about Amazing Scottish Drives, The Road to the Isles

Fort William, Scotland

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The town of Fort William has a wide range of activities to offer. Apart from the obvious walking and climbing, there are facilities for the less energetic. In the centre there is the tourist office, located in Cameron Square, next to the West Highland Museum. Leaflets from the tourist office indicate some of the other things to be done. Treasure of the Earth, just outside town in Corpach, boat trips to Seal Island on Loch Linnhe start from the Crannog Pier. On the Inverness road at the junction with the Mallaig road, can be found the Ben Nevis distillery, dating from 1825, this was the home … [Read more...] about Fort William, Scotland