This year, why not get away from the crowds to Dumfries and Galloway? The Southwest corner of Scotland is probably one of the country’s best kept secrets, yet it boasts some stunning scenery, including, reputedly, more lakes than the better known English Lake District, a wealth of history, including prehistoric standing stones, Norman castles and memorials to martyred … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Peaceful Retreat in Glorious Galloway
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In Search of the Jacobites
The Jacobite Rebellions On the morning of the 16th of April 1746 two armies, from completely different worlds faced each other across the bleak, rain-battered Culloden Moor. On one side the redcoat regiments of the British government mustered and fell in; on the other a force of kilted Highlanders, armed with little more than their ancestors had faced the Romans with, … [Read more...] about In Search of the Jacobites
Coach Holidays In Scotland
Holidays in Scotland can sometimes involve a lot of driving, and at times if your busy keeping your eyes on the road there is no better way to see the fantastic scenery in Scotland than sitting back with a nice drink in a nice air-conditioned environment watching the mountains and the rivers go by as you relax and enjoy every moment. How can you do this? Well simply book a … [Read more...] about Coach Holidays In Scotland
The Valley of Glencoe, Scottish Highlands
First Glimpse of Glencoe When you come from Crianlarich, following the A82, direction Fort William, you enter an extraordinarily scenic valley.The first shock is when appears Beinn Dorain, a majestuous mountain with nicely rounded slopes. Then, after climbing the road around the beautiful Loch Tulla, the road goes between Loch Ba to the right, and Loch Nah Achlaise to the left. … [Read more...] about The Valley of Glencoe, Scottish Highlands
Mountains In Scotland
Mountains of Scotland The mountains of Scotland are usually the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the Highlands and Scotland is the most mountainous country in the United Kingdom. The mountains across the Highlands vary in looks from gentle sweeping slopes and plateaus to craggy and dangerous rock faces that challenge some of the world's best rock climbers, the … [Read more...] about Mountains In Scotland