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Battle of Culloden
Culloden Battlefield is a key historic site in Scotland, marking the final battle of the Jacobite Rising on April 16, 1746. Here, Bonnie Prince Charlie’s forces clashed with the British army led by the Duke of Cumberland.
Bealach na Bà - Scotland's most dramatic mountain pass
Bealach na Bà is a single-track mountain road that climbs from sea level to 2,054 feet in just over six miles.
Best family-friendly walks in Aviemore
Aviemore sits in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and offers plenty of family-friendly walks for all ages. From peaceful lochside trails to magical forest paths, it's the perfect place to get outdoors and explore together.
Best parks in Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, may be known for its vibrant arts scene, historical architecture, and bustling streets, but it also boasts an impressive array of parks, gardens, and outdoor spaces.
Best Things to Do in Aviemore with Kids
Aviemore: where your kids can run wild (legally), spot wolves without fear, and fall asleep before 7pm from sheer exhaustion. It’s a Highlands win-win.
Best time of year to drive the NC500
There is no single best time to drive the NC500. Every season has a case for itself. Late May to early July is the window most seasoned visitors aim for, because of long daylight and generally settled weather.
Caerlaverock Castle
If castles could talk, Caerlaverock would have plenty to say. It’s been besieged, battered, rebuilt and admired for centuries
Campsites along the NC500
This guide is here to make your trip a bit easier. It pulls together campsites all the way around the NC500, laid out west to east, so you’re not zig-zagging across the map wondering where you can legally park up for the night.
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is one of Scotland's most dramatic and underrated castles. Perched on towering sea cliffs just north of Wick in Caithness, this spectacular fortress overlooks the North Sea from a narrow rocky headland.
Castles on the NC500
The far north of Scotland is castle country. The clans that ran this part for the best part of a thousand years (Mackenzies, Sinclairs, Mackays, Sutherlands) all left fortifications behind, and the NC500 passes close to more than a dozen of them.
Christmas markets in Scotland
There’s nothing quite like a Scottish Christmas market to get you in the festive spirit. Each one is a blend of twinkling lights, steaming cups of mulled wine, and the scent of sizzling street food drifting through the air.
Corgarff Castle
If you've ever driven over the Lecht and spotted what looks like a lonely white castle sitting in the middle of nowhere, you've already met Corgarff Castle.
Driving the NC500 in a motorhome or campervan
The NC500 is arguably the best motorhome or campervan route in Britain. The scenery is constantly changing, the campsites are plentiful, the stops are spread out perfectly for a week of driving
Dumfries House
Dumfries House in Ayrshire is one of Scotland’s most fascinating heritage attractions. Built in the 18th century, this grand Palladian mansion is world-famous for its rare collection of Thomas Chippendale furniture, much of it still in its original setting.
Dunrobin castle
If Scotland decided to build a French château, place it dramatically on the Highland coast, surround it with manicured gardens, and then casually add falconry displays for good measure, the result would be Dunrobin Castle.