Latest Articles
-
Loch Gruinart Nature Reserve
The Loch Gruinart Nature Reserve is located on the north coast of the Isle of Islay, the most southerly of Scotland's Western Isles, known for its rugged beauty. The loch after which the ...
-
An Intriguing Visit to a Macabre Museum
The Surgeon’s Hall Museum, under the jurisdiction of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland, houses one of the most significant, and possibly the oldest and most macabre, ...
-
Mountain Biking Enthusiasts Head to 7Stanes
The 7Stanes in Scotland are known as the most spectacular mountain biking destinations in the world. These are amongst the most splendid nature-related attractions in the country, and both ...
-
Touring the Remains of Muness Castle
Nothing captures the imagination quite like an old, abandoned castle. As you tour Scotland you will likely have to opportunity to see many of its old castles. Muness Castle has the ...
What to See
-
Edinburgh Science Festival
Enquiring minds know no boundaries and are constantly thirsty for knowledge. The Edinburgh Science Festival is the perfect place to quench that thirst, and every year the science festival grows a little bigger, with even more interesting things to see and learn about than the years before. While the program provides for enquiring minds of all ages, the emphasis is on creating a drive in ...
-
Hunterian Museum
The Hunterian Museum is widely noted for being Scotland’s oldest public museum. Named for William Hunter, a teacher, anatomist and collector from the 1700s, the museum showcases a variety of interesting aspects of Scottish history as well as art, zoology and anatomy. The Museum’s legacy started in 1783 when William Hunter passed away and bequeathed his rather substantial collection to the ...
-
Mallaig
Mallaig is an extremely important port for fishing trawlers and ferry services. It was the biggest port for herring once upon a time, but still sees a lot of activity in regard to lobsters, fish, prawns and crab that are pulled from the ocean by local fishermen. The ferry services transport passengers to and from the Small Isles, which include Tiree, Canna and the Isle of ...
-
Jennifer Welch Gallery
When you visit the Highlands of Scotland, be sure to stop over at Inverness, a small town with lots to offer. Take for instance the Jennifer Welch Gallery, which contains a variety of Victorian paintings from the 19th century, along with other more contemporary pieces of fine art. If you want to get an idea of the talent out there in Scotland then a few hours at the Jennifer Welch Gallery ...
-
Turriff
Today the small town of Turriff does not seem to be terribly important, but just a few hundred years ago it was commonly viewed as a thriving center of trade. Located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the town is mentioned in a 12th century manuscript known as the ‘Book of Deer’, so even though the exact founding date is unknown, it is known that Turriff was established more than nine centuries ...
-
Tain
Tain Golf Club in Ross-shire is one of the most scenic golf courses in Scotland. This traditional Scottish Highland course is situated 9 miles south of Dornoch and 31 miles north of Inverness, overlooking the Dornoch Firth. Imagine playing a vigorous game of golf with the sea on one side and the mountains on the other! It also has the advantage of good weather through the year, thanks to the ...
-
Glenlivet
Will the real Glenlivet please say ‘Cheers?’ The largest selling single malt whisky in the American market is The Glenlivet by Seagram, but there are numerous others with the word Glenlivet in their name. Only the official bottlings of the owning company are allowed to use the appellation ‘The Glenlivet’. The most famous of Speyside single malts, has a further distinguishing phrase on its ...
-
Nairn
The greatest charm of Nairn Golf Course is that you can see Moray Firth from every hole. It is easy to be hypnotized by the stunning views of the waters and the golden hues and changing lights of the Black Isle. Beware! Do not let it bewitch you; it is not at all difficult to strike the ball into the sea on each of the first seven holes!