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Scotland through literature
Scotland, a land of rugged beauty, sweeping glens, and mysterious lochs, has been a muse for some of the greatest writers in history.
Secrets of the Scottish Borders
When most people think about Scotland’s coastline, they picture the wild west - sea lochs, mist-shrouded islands, winding roads that cling to cliffs
Slains Castle
A rugged clifftop ruin steeped in mystery, Slains Castle near Cruden Bay offers dramatic coastal views and a rich Gothic past. Believed to have inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula, it’s a must-visit for lovers of eerie history.
Smoo Cave - Scotland's dramatic sea cave
A sea cave with a waterfall inside it, on the edge of Durness village. Free to enter, £15 for the boat tour to the inner chamber, and half an hour to an hour well spent on the north coast.
Stac Pollaidh
Drive through the rugged heart of Assynt and one mountain will pull your eyes away from everything else - Stac Pollaidh
The Aberdeenshire explorers
A family of 4, showing the best of Aberdeenshire and beyond
The best beaches on the NC500
The best beaches on the NC500 are Mellon Udrigle, Balnakeil and Achmelvich for white sand and clear water, Dunnet Bay for families and surfers. All sixteen, in the order you reach them driving clockwise.
The Best Views in Dundee – And How to Get There
This is a city that looks good from above — and once you know where to go, it’s full of big sky moments and unexpected perspectives.
The most beautiful scenery on the NC500
People drive the NC500 for scenery you won’t find elsewhere: mountains rising from sea lochs, white sand beaches, empty moorland, seabird-covered cliffs, and light that shifts every ten minutes.
Things to Do in Scotland: The Essential Guide
Scotland packs an enormous amount into a small country: castles and lochs, mountains and islands, two great cities and some of the best road trips in Europe.
Top 5 Things to Do in St Andrews
St Andrews is a compact coastal town in Fife known for world-famous golf, medieval ruins, and one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world. Here’s everything you need to plan your visit.
Walking on the Isle of Arran
For those seeking guided walking tours of this beautiful island, several providers offer comprehensive experiences tailored to various interests and fitness levels.
West Highland Way
The West Highland Way is Scotland’s most famous long-distance trail. Stretching 96 miles (154 km) from the edge of Glasgow to the foot of Ben Nevis in Fort William
Whaligoe Steps and waterfall
Around 330 flagstone steps down a sea cliff to a hidden harbour at Ulbster, seven miles south of Wick. Free, open all year, badly signposted, and one of the best twenty-minute stops on the east coast.
Wildlife on the NC500: Dolphins, Puffins, Eagles & More
The far north of Scotland holds some of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Britain. The NC500 runs through the habitats: ancient native pinewood, exposed cliffs, raised beaches, machair, and the open hill country of Sutherland and Caithness.