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Lonach Highland Games

Scotland has no shortage of Highland Games. From Braemar to Cowal, these events attract thousands of visitors every year with a colourful mix of pipe bands, Highland dancing, heavy events and centuries-old traditions.

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NC500 Family Activities Guide

The NC500 Family Activities Guide is built for families travelling the route with children and teens, whether you’re tackling it clockwise, anti-clockwise, or in bite-sized sections. It goes beyond the obvious and focuses on things families actually ask for: hands-on activities, adventure days, creative spaces, indoor options for wet weather, and reliable stops that break up long drives.

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NC500 Route Map: The Full Loop, Section by Section

The NC500 is a 516-mile loop around the far north of Scotland, starting and ending at Inverness Castle. On paper it is a single signed route.

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Nevis Range Gondola

The Nevis Range Mountain Gondola, located near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, offers a unique opportunity to ascend Aonach Mòr.

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North Coast 500 Guide: Itineraries, Map, Places to Stay

The North Coast 500 is a 516-mile loop around the very top of mainland Scotland. It starts and finishes at Inverness Castle, passed Wester Ross, skirts the edge of Sutherland, crosses Caithness, and runs back down the Moray Firth to where it began.

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Northern Lights on the Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye is one of the best places in Scotland to see the northern lights. The island sits at around 57 degrees north - far enough up the country to fall within the auroral zone on nights of strong geomagnetic activity.

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Pumpkin Picking in Scotland

Pumpkin patches have taken off in Scotland in a big way. No longer just about choosing the roundest orange squash, most farms now put on a full autumn show: hay bales, face painting, mazes, food trucks, and sometimes even spooky trails.

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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.

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Scotland's UNESCO trail

Scotland is home to 15 UNESCO designations, which include World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves, Global Geoparks, and Creative Cities.

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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

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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.

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Smoo Cave - Scotland's dramatic sea cave

If Scotland was in the business of showing off, Smoo Cave would absolutely be one of its star performers.

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Stac Pollaidh

Drive through the rugged heart of Assynt and one mountain will pull your eyes away from everything else - Stac Pollaidh

Stirling's festival & events

Throughout the year, the city comes alive with celebrations of history, music, food, and the arts, attracting both locals and visitors eager to experience Stirling’s unique charm.

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The Aberdeenshire explorers

A family of 4, showing the best of Aberdeenshire and beyond

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