Posts Tagged ‘Bute’
Discover the secrets of Scotland’s lochs
Armchair tours of Scotland’s lochs are coming to our TV screens. Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs is setting sail with presenter Paul Murton for a new six-part series, starting on Monday, 2 September. Over the course of the series, he will be taking a mystical tour around the Firths of Easter Ross and Sutherland, following…
Read More10 fascinating facts about the Cairngorms
The Cairngorm mountains are some of Scotland’s most striking natural features. Five of Scotland’s highest mountains are in the area, and around 1.4 million people visit the Cairngorms each year to ski, walk and fish. Here’s ten fascinating facts about the area which you probably didn’t know. The Cairngorms stretch from Aviemore in the north-east…
Read MoreTasteful blend of the 18th century and modern style
Kilmun Farmhouse is a charming four-bedroom detached house with far-reaching views over Loch Awe. Presented by Bell Ingram, Kilmun Farmhouse is located in Dalavich, Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute. Situated in an elevated position with far reaching views over Loch Awe, Kilmun is a charming four-bedroom detached house which blends 18th century heritage with a twist…
Read More10 fascinating facts about the Hebrides
A science fiction classic, trees, seaweed and mummies – a seemingly diverse list of things, but they all have one thing in common. They are all linked to Scotland’s Hebrides. Here’s 10 fascinating facts about the islands. Some of the scenes from the film 2001: A Space Odyssey were filmed on the Isle of Harris.…
Read More10 fascinating facts about Glasgow
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city – and the fourth-largest by population in the UK. The Dear Green Place is packed with history, and here we present 10 fascinating trivial facts about Glasgow. The world’s first long distance TV pictures were transmitted by John Logie Baird to a room in the Grand Central Hotel on 24…
Read MoreConverted mill for sale on a whisky estate
A delightful former mill located close to a picturesque village has been brought to the market. Galbraith present Lagavullin Mill, which is situated in a quiet hamlet on the banks of Grassfield Burn which flows gently past the property into West Loch Tarbert, at the head of the Kintyre Peninsula. The property presents a rare…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Glasgow
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, and with an abundance of character and culture, is well worth a visit. Whether you are a local, there on holiday or just a day trip, here are ten things you can’t visit Glasgow without doing. 1. Gallery of Modern Art This Gallery of Modern Art is Scotland’s most visited,…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… Blair Atholl
Highland Perthshire is such a beautiful area of Scotland, with a rugged natural charm. Here we suggest 10 places which are worth a visit. PASS OF KILLIECRANKIE This stunning gorge was the scene of the battle of Killiecrankie, when the Jacobites defeated the troops of King William of Orange. The visitor centre has natural history…
Read MoreTen fascinating facts about… Moray
The Moray Firth is a Scottish coastline that has to be seen to be fully appreciated. For some, it might be ‘the straight bit of the coast between Aberdeen and Inverness’, but there’s far more to it than that. Here’s 10 fascinating facts about the Moray area. The oldest part of Buckie is Rathven. There…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… the Cairngorms
The Cairngorms may not be in the heart of central Scotland, but they are worth beating a path to. The area is rich in history, from royalty to railways, with so much to see and do. Here’s 10 things we recommend. BALMORAL CASTLE Balmoral was built for Queen Victoria in 1855 as a private holiday…
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