Ausblick Archive

Scalpay – Fishermen, Concrete and Fine Dining

Two natural harbours and a beautiful lighthouse make the Isle of Scalpay a paradise. Visitors will find lovely nature and fine food here.

Aoineadh Mòr – A Beautiful, Sad Place

For almost 150 years, Aoineadh Mòr slumbered unnoticed in the forest of Morvern. Forestry workers discovered it, and today the village tells its sad story.

Rest and Be Thankful – a pass like a poem

Blick auf das einschneidende, lange Tal Glen Croe. Das Wetter ist regnerisch.

Built for the military, feared for its ruggedness, admired for its beauty. The Rest and Be Thankful Pass is one of the most memorable experiences on a tour of Scotland.

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.

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.

Strathspey Railway – take a steam train along the River Spey

Die Dampflokomotive 46464 der Strathspey Railway am Gleis 3 in Aviemore Station.

The Strathspey Railway museum railway offers a journey through Speyside and the age of steam locomotives. What to expect.

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 discover up there.

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.

Falls of Shin – Waterfall with salmon jump

The waterfall of the small river Shin roars through a narrow rock cut. To get to their breeding grounds, salmon have to overcome the fast current with wild leaps. A fascinating spectacle. The valley that the River Shin cuts into the landscape is overgrown with trees, ferns and mosses. Branches with red berries bend down […]

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.