Place of interest Archive

Broch of Clickimin – an Iron Age fort

Once upon a time, the tower stood up to ten metres tall on an island in Loch Clickimin in Shetland. And to this day, it remains a mystery.

Jacobite Steam Train – the Harry Potter train

Der Jakobite Steam Train auf dem Viadukt von Glenfinnan

A journey by steam train through a magical landscape – so magical that it appears several times as a backdrop in the Harry Potter films. The Hogwarts Express travelled along the route to Mallaig.

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse – the westernmost point of the Shetlands

The Sumburgh Head Lighthouse stands on the southern tip of Shetland. Here, visitors to the islands can experience nature, history and technology all at once. The old Stevenson lighthouse at Sumburgh Head has been safely guiding seafarers through the stormy waters of the North Sea and the Atlantic around the Shetland Islands at night since […]

Loch Garten – a woodland paradise in the heart of Scotland

The forest surrounding Loch Garten is ancient and thriving. Visitors can experience Scottish nature here just as it should be.

Old Packhorse Bridge – the Coffin Bridge in Carrbridge

Die alte Packhorse Bridge im Ort Carr Bridge

Like the eerie skeleton of an old bridge, the stone arch spans the River Dulnain. A wonderful sight for travellers.

Sueno’s Stone – a Pictish giant stone

Richly decorated and enormous. Sueno’s Stone in eastern Scotland is one of the most impressive stones produced by the Picts.

Blair Castle – rich, contested and beautiful

Die Burg Blair Castle in der Region Atholl

A white castle in the heart of Scotland. The beautiful Blair Castle tells the story of Atholl spanning almost 800 years.

Muir of Dinnet and Burn o’ Vat – a walk through the millennia

Ein Stein mit kunstvoller Steinmetzarbeit aus der Zeit der Pikten steht in einer grünen Landschaft

In the Muir of Dinnet nature reserve in the Cairngorms, trails lead not only through beautiful countryside, but also through history.

Duffus Castle – King David and the Dutch

It is considered to be one of the last of its kind: Duffus Castle once protected the influential Murray family from enemies and consolidated the power of the Scottish king. But it had one fatal flaw.

Slains Castle – Count Dracula and the Jacobite women

Die Slains Castle von Norden gesehen besteht nur noch aus einigen Mauern, die nahe einer Klippe zur Nordsee stehen.

The ruined castle stands eerily on a cliff, its walls resembling a skeleton. No wonder many say that Bram Stoker drew inspiration for Dracula from Slains Castle. But that’s not quite true.