North Morar is a remote region of Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands that lies between Loch Morar to the south and Loch Nevis to the north.
The peninsula is a popular destination for hill walkers, but it also sees crowds of tourists arriving from the Jacobite steam train which has its final destination at Mallaig – an attractive fishing village on the northern tip of the North Morar peninsula.
Read MoreWoodhall Dean Nature Reserve in East Lothian is situated to the north-east of the Lammermuir Hills. The reserve comprises mixed woodland which surrounds a deep gorge that opens up onto rolling fields.
In spring, Woodhall Dean is awash with bluebells and primroses, while buzzards, sparrowhawks, and tawny owls can be seen throughout the year.
Read MoreThe Lammermuirs are a range of hills in the south of Scotland that border the county of East Lothian and the Scottish Borders.
Visitors can explore the ancient hill forts at White Castle and Addinston, go for woodland walks at Pressmennan Wood and Yester Estate, and climb the highest point of the hill range at Meikle Says Law (1,755 feet/535 metres).
Read MoreThe Union Canal in Edinburgh opened in 1822 and was originally built to transport coal from Falkirk to the capital city, but it is now mainly used by leisure craft.
The footpath and cycleway that runs alongside the Union Canal joins the Water of Leith. It is part of the Sustrans route 75 which ends in Gourock, 30 miles west of Glasgow.
Read MoreChoosing the right walking socks can make or break a visit to Scotland. If they’re too thin they’ll wear through quickly and cause blisters, and if they’re too thick they’ll make your feet sweaty and cause an unpleasant skin rash.
In this article, discover a collection of highly-rated walking socks – each of which has been designed to keep feet as dry and blister-free as possible.
Read MoreKnee pain is one of the most common ailments for long-distance hikers and leisure walkers, and here in the UK 1 in 5 adults suffer with it, with that number increasing to 1 in 4 in the US.
Thankfully, there are a number of over-the-counter products that can help to protect our knees from the stresses of walking, including the main topic of this article – knee supports.
Read MoreThe Falls of Dochart are a series of waterfalls on the River Dochart in the village of Killin, Perthshire.
Find out everything you need to know about visiting the Falls of Dochart with this visitor guide which includes a 360° virtual tour, an overview, visiting advice, and a photo slideshow.
Read MoreNorth Berwick boasts golden beaches to the east and west, it has an eclectic mix of shops and cafés in the high street, and it is surrounded by attractions including North Berwick Law and Tantallon Castle.
Discover this attractive East Lothian town with this complete guide to the best family attractions in North Berwick which includes a list of the top places to visit as well as lots of useful visiting advice.
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