Städte und Orte Archive

Luss – Scotland’s loveliest village on Loch Lomond

Ein typisches Haus in Luss am Loch Lomond

Small houses line the road leading to the loch. All around them lies a stunning landscape. A visit to Luss on Loch Lomond.

Kilchoman – an Abandoned Place Steeped in History on Islay

Kilchoman was once a thriving community on Islay – today, only the eerie graveyard, the ruined church and the old stone cross remain to remind us of the people who once lived here. That alone makes it worth a visit – that, and of course the distillery and the glorious beach nearby. Kilchoman’s handful of […]

Tobermory – a Picture-Perfect Harbour Town on Mull

A colourful row of houses nestles against a stunning sea bay – this is Tobermory, the capital of Mull. The word “picturesque” really does fit here, since the buildings gleam in a range of colours that’s rather unusual for Scotland. Strolling along the harbour front is well worth it, though it won’t fill a whole […]

Ullapool – Harbour Town and Gateway to the Wilderness

A row of white houses along the shore of Loch Broom – Ullapool has all the romantic charm of a fishing harbour, but offers plenty more besides. It’s the last sizeable settlement before you head into the solitude of the North Highlands, and it’s also the ferry port for the crossing to Stornoway on the […]

John o’ Groats – From an Unattractive Town to a Tourist Attraction

“Most Desolate Place of the Year 2010″—there are certainly more desirable awards that John o’ Groats would have preferred to win. But the town has changed since then. When it rains – and that’s certainly not uncommon in Scotland – there are actually few places that seem more desolate. Lower John o’ Groats, by the […]

Footdee – a picturesque fishing village near Aberdeen

Häuser mit bunten Türen und Fenstern im Ortsteil Footdee in Aberdeen.

To the east of the Scottish port city of Aberdeen lies a truly picturesque fishing village. Here’s what visitors can expect on a trip to Footdee. Footdee was actually a village designed from the drawing board: two rectangular layouts with carefully arranged little houses. But over time, the residents have given the buildings their own […]

Tarlair Swimming Pool – Art Deco Swimming Pool with Café

Bathing culture once dominated Scotland’s recreational scene. Today, only a few of those former seaside resorts remain. The Tarlair Swimming Pool is one of them. At first, it was about hygiene; then it was about fitness; and finally, public baths became social gathering places. The boundaries between the former social classes blurred noticeably here. The […]

Govan Stones – A Journey Through the Stones to the Middle Ages

Celtic knots, mysterious mythical creatures, and a sarcophagus that once held a king. The Govan Stones in Glasgow transport visitors back to the mysterious Middle Ages. Where the River Kelvin flows into the great River Clyde, there was once a ford across the water. It was an ideal location for a settlement and a church. […]

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.

Finlaggan – seat of the island lords on Islay

Eine Hausruine am Loch Finlaggan, im Hintergrund ist die Ratsinsel zu sehen.

Great power emanated from this small island: Close to the north shore of Loch Finlaggan lies an island on which the Lords of the Isles had their seat.