Place of interest Archive

Scottish Crannog Centre – Living like in the Iron Age

At the Scottish Crannog Centre on Loch Tay, visitors can immerse themselves in Scotland’s Iron Age. A museum and the village showcase life in the past.

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.

Perth Museum – Scotland’s Stone of Destiny lies here

In der Mitte des Ausstellungsbereiches des Perth Museum dominiert die extra Behausung des Stone of Destiny

In the old royal city of Perth, the new museum displays one of Scotland’s most important national treasures: the Stone of Destiny. But the museum offers even more.

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.

Johnny Walker Princes Street – flamboyant whisky tour

Eingang zur Johnny Walker Experience Princes Street

At the end of Princes Street in Edinburgh, whisky brand Johnny Walker has occupied an entire house. What to expect when you visit? Read here.

Cill Chriosd – Witness to a bygone community

This ruin tells of nasty priests, bare marble and the only railroad on Skye. Read the whole story here.

Dun Telve Broch – strange tower from the iron age

A mysterious tower of stone looms 10 meters high in the middle of the Scottish countryside. As a door, it reveals only a narrow passageway. And no scientist knows exactly what these stone cones were used for. They are brochs.

Talisker Distillery – rough whisky with heart

It is one of the fiercest whiskies of Scotland. Talisker. An interesting tour shows how the “water of life” is created in the village of Carbost on Skye.

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.

Elgol – Mountains, sea and ancient stories

This view is second to none: From the harbour at Elgol on the Isle of Skye, visitors can see right into the black heart of the Black Cuillin massif. Wonderful!