GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, ROAD TRIPS, SCENIC DRIVES, Scotland

AN EPIC 10 NIGHTS IN SCOTLAND

Scotland has been voted the world’s most beautiful country… That’s according to research conducted by the world’s biggest travel guides … Continue reading AN EPIC 10 NIGHTS IN SCOTLAND

CLIMBING THE MUNROS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Scotland

A Winter Walk up Beinn Chonzie, Perthshire

One of the easiest Munros (mountains over 3,000 feet), rising above attractive Glen Lednock near Comrie. Height 931m. Do-able … Continue reading A Winter Walk up Beinn Chonzie, Perthshire

FAVOURITE VILLAGES AND TOWNS, ISLE OF HARRIS, Isle of Mull, NORTH COAST 500, ORKNEY AND CAITHNESS, Scotland, THE HEBRIDES, TORRIDON

SCOTLAND’S LOVELIEST VILLAGES

With a short trip to Spain coming up, to enjoy some World Heritage cities and beautiful medieval villages, it made … Continue reading SCOTLAND’S LOVELIEST VILLAGES

ANCIENT SITES, BEAUTIFUL EDINBURGH, CASTLES, CITIES, Scotland

Beautiful Edinburgh (Day 1)

I love Edinburgh.From the handsome and wealthy New Town (18th century) to the medieval buildings and dark wynds of the … Continue reading Beautiful Edinburgh (Day 1)

Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, SCENIC DRIVES, Scotland, SKYE, THE HEBRIDES

A HIKE ON SKYE’S TROTTERNISH RIDGE

The Quiraing to Beinn Edra (6 miles/10km return and 600m ascent) The Trotternish Ridge and the Black Cuillin mountain range … Continue reading A HIKE ON SKYE’S TROTTERNISH RIDGE

BEACHES, BOAT TRIPS, Islands, Isle of Mull, Scotland, THE HEBRIDES, WILDLIFE

THE ISLE OF MULL : a Skye alternative

Which ferry to take? The most scenic ferry crossing is Oban to Craignure.It’s a glorious 50 minute sail.Oban is less than 2.5hours drive from Glasgow taking you past Loch Lomond, through lovely Glen Croe, Inveraray (and its fairytale castle, a nice little town in itself), then over the hill road to Loch Awe.Unless it’s winter, book the ferry as soon […]

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Hikes in Scotland and beyond, Islands, ISLE OF HARRIS, Scotland, THE HEBRIDES

Walks on the Isle of Harris – Beinn Dubh

Beinn Dubh (506m) : The Dark Mountain (3 – 4 hours round trip) This lovely hill in the Outer Hebrides … Continue reading Walks on the Isle of Harris – Beinn Dubh

CASTLES, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, NORTH COAST 500, SCENIC DRIVES, Scotland, TORRIDON

NORTH COAST 500 DAY 5

TORRIDON TO INVERNESS It’s always a wrench for me to leave Torridon. Similar to Assynt, my heart breaks just a … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 5

AMAZING ASSYNT, BEACHES, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, NORTH COAST 500, SCENIC DRIVES, Scotland, TORRIDON

NORTH COAST 500 DAY 4

Lochinver to Torridon Firstly , some thoughts on Torridon which is now looming at the end of Day 4. To … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 4

BEACHES, CASTLES, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, NORTH COAST 500, SCENIC DRIVES, Scotland

NORTH COAST 500 DAY 2

JOHN O’GROATS TO DURNESS (90 miles) After two nights in John O’Groats ( staying in the tidy and quiet little … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 2