FAVOURITE VILLAGES AND TOWNS, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, NORTH COAST 500, SCENIC DRIVES, TORRIDON

APPLECROSS

For more favourite villages please see: SCOTLAND’S LOVELIEST VILLAGES Situated within the magnificent Wester Ross area , the village’s Gaelic name … Continue reading APPLECROSS

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

BEACHES, BEST DRIVING ROUTES TO SKYE, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, Islands, SCENIC DRIVES, SKYE, THE HEBRIDES, THE ROAD TO SKYE

MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

How to travel to Skye? See the best views? This is my 2nd favourite route. It starts from Glasgow via … Continue reading MY NO 2 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

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, SKYE

A Walk to Camasunary Bay, Skye

Distance: 9.2km or 5.5 miles return – less to top of the pass. Time: About 1.5 – 2.5 hours return … Continue reading A Walk to Camasunary Bay, Skye

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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BEST DRIVING ROUTES TO SKYE, Glencoe, GREAT SCENIC DRIVES, SCENIC DRIVES, THE ROAD TO SKYE

MY NO 1 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

How to travel to Skye? How to see the best scenery? There are 4 wonderful driving routes to Skye from … Continue reading MY NO 1 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

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

CLIMBING THE MUNROS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, NORTH COAST 500, TORRIDON

Torridon Hikes – Beinn Alligin

Summary: 5 – 6 hours return; 6-7 miles depending on route. Around 1000m of ascent. A tough slog but a … Continue reading Torridon Hikes – Beinn Alligin