nature Archive

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

North Harris Eagle Observatory – through the valley of the eagles

A hike between the mountains and along the lakes of Harris leads to a lookout point for eagle watching.

Mushroom Stone – beautiful coastline in the south of Mull

Ein großer Fels liegt auf einem Felssockel und sieht somit aus, wie ein Pilz.

A walk through the beautiful nature on the coast of the Isle of Mull leads to a very special rock: the Mushroom Stone.

The Ringing Stone – a musical rock on Tiree

Ein großer, runder Fels mit einigen halbrunden Vertiefungen.

A hike on the small island of Tiree takes visitors to the Ringing Stone. Find out why it’s called that and what else there is to see here.

Gruinard Bay – reddish beach against a mountainous backdrop

Eine Bucht mit einem Sandstrand darin und Bergen dahinter.

Gruinard Bay, on the rugged west coast of the Scottish Highlands, shelters pink sandy beaches with turquoise waters rolling in.