Posts Tagged ‘Bute’
10 fascinating facts about… Falkirk
Falkirk is a beautiful and incredibly important Scottish town which is often often overlooked. It has a hugely rich history that includes everything from important battles to engineering feats. So whether you are planning on a visit to Falkirk, or just want to learn a little bit more about Scottish history, here are ten facts…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Argyll
Argyll is a fascinating and beautiful part of Scotland, to the point of being immortalised in song by Paul McCartney. We present you with 10 fascinating facts about one of the most stunning areas in the land. Kenneth MacAlpine, the first king of a unified Scotland, was crowned at Dunadd Fort in Kilmartin Glen. The…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Blair Atholl
Head to highland Perthshire, and you have to stop off in Blair Atholl. It’s teeming with history, and there are incredible views to be found. Here, we present 10 fascinating facts about Blair Atholl. Between Blair Atholl and the nearby town of Braemar there are 15 Munros. Blair Castle is the seat of the Dukes…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Skye
‘Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing, Onward the sailors cry. Carry the lad that’s born to be king, Over the sea to Skye.’ So say the words of the famous old song, but Skye is far more than a romantic Jacobite song. Here’s 10 fascinating facts you may not have known about…
Read More10 fascinating facts about… Ardnamurchan
The Ardnamurchan peninsula near Lochaber is a wild, remote yet beautiful place full of wonderful scenery. It’s noted for its unspoiled and undisturbed scenery. But there’s more to it than that – we present 10 fascinating facts you probably never knew. 60 million years ago this was a major volcanic site – some craters are still…
Read MoreTen fantastic things to do in… Fife
Fife – the home of St Andrews (and in turn the home of golf), incredible Scottish history, and so much, much more. A trip to the Kingdom offers so many things to enjoy – history, nature, and modern attractions. We present 10 of our favourites. ST ANDREWS LINKS Famed around the globe as the home…
Read MoreTen fantastic places to visit in… the Borders
If you’re in the Scottish Borders, you are in an area that’s packed full of historic homes and places to visit. Whether you love music, books, or large classical buildings, there’s definitely something for you. We round up 10 great things to see, do and visit. ROBERT SMAIL’S PRINTING WORKS This fascinating museum in Innerleithen…
Read More10 fantastic places to visit in… Moray
If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to spend some time in Elgin, you’ll know what a fantastic area it is. There are so many historic attractions nearby, only a short drive away, while newer attractions, and natural beauty, is easy to find. We present 10 places we recommend to visit. BUCKIE DISTRICT FISHING HERITAGE MUSEUM…
Read More10 fantastic places to visit in… Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
Head to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, and you’re in for a treat. There’s wide open spaces of natural beauty in abundance, but there’s plenty of other attractions to see and enjoy. We round up 10 of the best. LINN BOTANIC GARDENS & NURSERY On a cliff overlooking the Firth of Clyde in Helensburgh, this…
Read More10 fantastic places to visit on… Skye
The Isle of Skye has a romantic mysticism about it, being covered in fog, with stunning imagery. Skye has a history that it is rightly proud of, but it boasts a number of attractions – natural, historical and new – that make it worth a visit. Here’s our round-up. DUNTULM CASTLE Perched on a cliff…
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