Wallace Monument
Construction of the Wallace monument began in 1869. This impressive tower measures 220ft high, and stands on top of the Abbey Craig, a natural volcanic feature, which makes the tower visible from miles around. This…
Loch Druidibeg
Loch Druidibeg, South Uist Druidibeg is a freshwater loch on South Uist. It has good trout fishing, and although it isn't one of the classic sea trout lochs on the island, it is possible to…
Glenfiddich Distillery
Glenfiddich is a Speyside malt, and is the best selling single malt whisky in the world. The distillery in Dufftown is owned by William Grant and Sons. The distillery began in 1886, and production from…
Bullers of Buchan
Located just south of Peterhead in Buchan, Aberdeenshire, the Bullers of Buchan is a sea cave which has collapsed to form a circular chasm. The sea rushes in to this chasm through a small gap.…
Craigievar Castle
Just south of Alford in Aberdeenshire, Craigievar castle is like something out of a fairy tale. It has a distinctive pink colour, and in fact some people say it was the inspiration for the castle…
Fishing Boat
A fishing boat photographed from the ferry sailing from Oban to Loch Boisdale on South Uist. If you are planning a trip to any of the islands around the Scottish Coast, your starting point for…
Early Mist on Ederline Loch
Early morning mist on Ederline Loch in Argyll. Loch Ederline lies at the Ford end of Loch Awe. It is connected to Loch Awe by a small river, so of course has a good population…
Scottish Words
Planning to visit Scotland? You may find the following list of Useful Scottish Words will help: [glossary]
