The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a must see if you are on a visit to Glasgow. Like most Museums in Scotland, entry is free. The art gallery is home to fine collections of…
Scottish Autumn Colours
A fine display of Scottish Autumn Colours on the river bank. This was taken by the river Almond at Almondbank in Perthshire. There is a beautiful display of colour all over Scotland in the autumn.…
Hebrides Beach
The Hebrides have many fantastic beaches - which you can often have all to yourself! People are often surprised when they go to the outer Hebrides to find absolutely huge expanses of pristine beaches, completely…
Edinburgh In The Snow
Edinburgh is an attractive city at the best of times, but Edinburgh in the snow is just that bit more picturesque. Edinburgh's main shopping street, Princes street has to have one of the best aspects…
Nelson’s Monument
Nelson's monument on Calton Hill, Edinburgh was built in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. The monument was constructed to commemorate Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, and of course his death in that…
Poplar Hawkmoth Caterpillar
Scotland has some exotic wee beasties like this Poplar Hawkmoth Caterpillar - although it wasn't so wee. It was about three inches long and as thick as my little finger! I spotted this one at…
Grogarry Lodge, a Hunting Lodge on the Isle of South Uist
Grogarry Lodge is a hunting lodge on the Isle of South Uist. Known for its hospitality and fine food, it provides an ideal base for a week's shooting or fishing on the island. Our party…
Elgin Cathedral – Known As The Lantern of The North
Now ruined, Elgin Cathedral was established in 1224.
Inverness – The Capital City of The Scottish Highlands
Inverness is a city in the North East of Scotland and in fact is the most Northern Scottish city. It makes a great centre for exploring the north of the country. Nearby is the battlefield…
Ederline – a Fine Looking Estate House in Argyll, near Lochgilphead
Ederline House sits on top of a gentle slope overlooking Loch Ederline. It is the Laird's house, for Ederline estate. Normally you wouldn't even know it was there, unless you happen to catch a glimpse…
Is Dunrobin Castle the Nicest in Scotland?
Surely one of the most impressive of Scotland's stately homes, Dunrobin lies just to the north of Golspie, a small village on the shores of the Moray Firth in Sutherland. It is the ancestral home…
Loch Hourn
Loch Hourn is a Scottish West coast sea loch. It begins at the Sound of Sleat, opposite the Isle of Skye and runs inland for 14 miles until it reaches Kinloch Hourn.
Stirling Castle
From a distance, Stirling Castle looks like Edinburgh Castle. They are both similar in the way that they are constructed atop a rocky plug. Actually when you get closer, the steep cliffs at Stirling are…
Schoolhouse Loch, South Uist
Schoolhouse Loch, is one of the famous sea trout and salmon lochs on South Uist. Some people think it is a bit small for a day's fishing, but it is one of my favourite Uist…
The Trossachs
The Trossachs is a beautiful area of Scotland, situated just at the start of the highlands. It is perfect for a scenic drive, starting off with a stop in the bustling town of Calander, then…
Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick Harbour in the Shetland Isles. Lerwick is the capital of The Shetland Isles, which makes Lerwick harbour the most northerly port in Scotland. It is a deep water port, and as well as being…
