Place of interest Archive

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.

Donaldson’s School – enchanting building in the west of Edinburgh

Donaldson’s School in Edinburgh is reminiscent of Hogwarts – playful, ornate, enchanted. But it was much more important socially.

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.

Drum Castle – the secret rooms in the tower

This castle is so old that some of its rooms have been forgotten. However, Drum Castle has recently revealed its secrets.

Cullerlie Stone Circle – stone circle from the Bronze Age

Ein Steinkreis aus acht niedrigen Monolithen steht in einer Wiese im Ort Cullerlie.

Cullerlie is just a small stone circle. That doesn’t make it any less important. Because something sets it apart from all the other stone circles in Scotland.

Lealt Falls – Skye’s most beautiful view into the abyss

Ein Wasserfall bei dem sich der Fluss Lealt in eine Schlucht stürzt, im Hintergrund die schroffen Berge des Quiraing

The River Lealt has dug a deep gorge here, into which its waters plunge. The platform there provides a view of the marvellous abyss. But there is more.

Ardtornish Castle – a small ruin with a big history

Ardtornish Castle von der Lochaline Ferry

On the way to the Isle of Mull or Castlebay on Barra lies an inconspicuous castle ruin on the Sound of Mull. But it tells an exciting story that delves deep into the past of the Scottish Highlands.

Lochbuie – green garden at the yellow hole

The village of Lochbuie in the south of Mull is known as the green garden of the island. It is also home to an impressive castle, the island’s only stone circle and an old, small church.

The National Piping Centre – up close and personal with the bagpipes

Ein Schotte im Kilt zeigt dem Autor von MyHighlands.de, wie ein Dudelsack gespielt wird.

A centre dedicated to the national instrument of the Scots in the heart of Glasgow: the National Piping Centre shows the history and supports musicians. It’s even harder than it looks: Squeezing even one note out of the bagpipes takes some time, even with the help of a master piper at your side. With a […]

Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum – about building a miracle in the sea

Ein versandetes Hafenbecken im Ort Hynish

The former base for the spectacular Skerryvore Lighthouse is now home to a museum that tells the story of the construction of the lighthouse. The old buildings, a restaurant and a harbour are also located here.