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Strathspey Railway – take a steam train along the River Spey
The Strathspey Railway museum railway offers a journey through Speyside and the age of steam locomotives. What to expect.
Crail – a beautiful harbour town in Fife
Small alleyways wind their way between old stone houses down to the fishing boats. The harbour town of Crail in Fife…
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…
Royal Yacht Britannia – the Queen’s floating palace
The Royal Yacht Britannia once served as travelling accommodation for Queen Elizabeth II. Today she is moored near Edinburgh and can…
St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh – magnificent building on the Royal Mile
St Giles’ Cathedral is Edinburgh’s most important church, tells many stories and enchants with its beauty. Why it’s worth a visit.
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…
National Museum of Scotland – exciting excursion in Edinburgh
It is not unlikely that it will rain in Scotland. So it’s a good thing that at least the capital city…
Greyfriars Kirkyard – green oasis of death in Edinburgh
The eerily beautiful Greyfriars Kirkyard is located in the centre of Edinburgh. It is surrounded by legends and true stories in…
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Calton Hill – magnificent view over Edinburgh’s Old Town
When the sun sets in the west of Edinburgh, Calton Hill offers an unrivalled view. But there is much more to…
Old Calton Burial Ground – where martyrs and freethinkers lie
The Old Calton Burial Ground is located in a prominent position in the centre of Edinburgh. Yet most tourists walk past…
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.
Battlefield of Culloden – the end of the mighty clans
Here it was over: the Highlanders’ dream of a Scottish king sitting on the British throne. Shattered in just one hour….
Mushroom Stone – beautiful coastline in the south of Mull
A walk through the beautiful nature on the coast of the Isle of Mull leads to a very special rock: the…
The Ringing Stone – a musical rock on Tiree
A hike on the small island of Tiree takes visitors to the Ringing Stone. Find out why it’s called that and…
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
Gruinard Bay, on the rugged west coast of the Scottish Highlands, shelters pink sandy beaches with turquoise waters rolling in.
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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
Cullerlie is just a small stone circle. That doesn’t make it any less important. Because something sets it apart from all…
Lealt Falls – Skye’s most beautiful view into the abyss
The River Lealt has dug a deep gorge here, into which its waters plunge. The platform there provides a view of…
Ardtornish Castle – a small ruin with a big history
On the way to the Isle of Mull or Castlebay on Barra lies an inconspicuous castle ruin on the Sound of…
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…
The National Piping Centre – up close and personal with the bagpipes
A centre dedicated to the national instrument of the Scots in the heart of Glasgow: the National Piping Centre shows the…
Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum – about building a miracle in the sea
The former base for the spectacular Skerryvore Lighthouse is now home to a museum that tells the story of the construction…
Unstan Chambered Cairn: A very special burial mound
The small burial mound Unstan Cairn on Orkney is not as famous as Maeshowe, but it is less frequented and can…