nature Archive

Isle of Ulva – small island with great nature

The island of Ulva lies off the west coast of the Isle of Mull. Although the crossing on the small pedestrian ferry only takes a minute, it feels like leaving civilisation behind.

Falls of Dochart and Killin

The Falls of Dochart near Killin spill over many small and large rock steps. Here’s what makes the waterfalls so interesting.

The Hermitage – romantic walk in Big Tree Country

Ein Wasserfall, der sich zwischen Felsen hinabstürzt, umgeben von Bäumen.

A walk in the woods to waterfalls, the Hall of Poets and a cave for hermits. The Hermitage shows why Perthshire is also known as “Big Tree Country”.

Pollock House and Gardens – Spanish art and green landscape

To the south-west of Glasgow city centre is a large green spot on the map: Pollock House and its park. A destination for nature and art lovers.

Glasgow Botanic Gardens – a palace of glass in a garden paradise

A dream in glass – the Victorian halls of Glasgow Botanic Gardens are a paradise for visitors and plants alike.

Old Man of Hoy – the old man and the sea near Orkney

It stands like a giant sentinel on the west coast of the Orkney Islands: the Old Man of Hoy. The rocky spire rises almost 140 metres out of the sea – the only question is: for how much longer?

Loch na Gainmhich and the Wailing Widow Waterfall

About 30 meters the water masses plunge down from the Loch na Gainmhich, forming a deep gorge. This wonderful waterfall can be visited.

Kilt Rock – a rock like a kilt

His resemblance to the tartan pattern of the kilt earned this coastline the name Kilt Rock. In the past, sailors used it as an important landmark. Today, it is mostly admired by tourists.

MacLeod’s Tables – the arrogance of Alasdair MacLeod

MacLeods Tables von Dunvegan aus gesehen

The two peaks of the MacLeods Tables proudly overlook the Duirinish peninsula on Skye. How did they get their name? Of course there is a story

Neist Point – powerful island finish in the west

The end of the Isle of Skye comes with a thunderclap: Neist Point, on the far west of the island, features an impressive interplay of cliffs and sea.