Place of interest Archive

Fowlsheugh – impressive North Sea cliffs full of seabirds

Zwei Trottellummen auf einem Fels mit dem Meer im Hintergrund.

Over 100,000 birds nest in the Fowlsheugh nature reserve in the 30 metre high cliffs on the North Sea. Puffins can also be found here.

Strathspey Railway – take a steam train along the River Spey

Die Dampflokomotive 46464 der Strathspey Railway am Gleis 3 in Aviemore Station.

The Strathspey Railway museum railway offers a journey through Speyside and the age of steam locomotives. What to expect.

Crail – a beautiful harbour town in Fife

Die Straße Shoregate hinunter zum Crail Harbour ist eingerahmt von alten Steinhäusern.

Small alleyways wind their way between old stone houses down to the fishing boats. The harbour town of Crail in Fife promises a romantic visit.

Achamore Gardens – Garden in the autumn of its existence

A beautiful garden, a wild garden – the inhabitants of Gigha vehemently defend Achamore Gardens against the encroaching wilderness. That’s what makes it so special.

Royal Yacht Britannia – the Queen’s floating palace

The Royal Yacht Britannia once served as travelling accommodation for Queen Elizabeth II. Today she is moored near Edinburgh and can be visited. But what is there to see?

St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh – magnificent building on the Royal Mile

St Giles’ Cathedral is Edinburgh’s most important church, tells many stories and enchants with its beauty. Why it’s worth a visit.

Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh and the seventeen coffins in the mountain

Mountaineering in the Scottish capital? You can! Arthur’s Seat is located right in the centre of Edinburgh. And it harbours many a spooky secret.

National Museum of Scotland – exciting excursion in Edinburgh

It is not unlikely that it will rain in Scotland. So it’s a good thing that at least the capital city of Edinburgh, with the National Museum of Scotland, offers indoor sights.

Greyfriars Kirkyard – green oasis of death in Edinburgh

The eerily beautiful Greyfriars Kirkyard is located in the centre of Edinburgh. It is surrounded by legends and true stories in equal measure. A visit.

Calton Hill – magnificent view over Edinburgh’s Old Town

When the sun sets in the west of Edinburgh, Calton Hill offers an unrivalled view. But there is much more to discover up there.