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Woodhall Dean Visitor Guide

Craig Neil May 1, 2022865 Views Landscapes & Nature Reserves 12 min read

Woodhall 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.

Fife Regions of Scotland

Tentsmuir Nature Reserve Visitor Guide

Craig Neil March 21, 20221340 Views Landscapes & Nature Reserves 12 min read

Tentsmuir in Fife is a national nature reserve that encompasses mixed forest, coastal grasslands, and sweeping sand dunes.

Visitors to Tentsmuir can cycle along the Sustrans route 1 path, make use of a dedicated BBQ and children’s play park, go bird watching at several hides, and look for marine animals in the Firth of Tay from Tentsmuir Sands.

Fife Regions of Scotland

East Neuk of Fife Visitor Guide

Craig Neil March 19, 20221911 Views Landscapes & Nature Reserves 20 min read

The East Neuk of Fife is a region situated north of the Firth of Forth in Scotland that comprises the land between the villages of Earlsferry to the south and Crail to the north.

Although it’s a small region at just 40 square miles, it’s well known for its combination of picturesque coastline and pretty fishing villages, two of which – Pittenweem and Anstruther – are tourist attractions in their own right thanks to their historic harbours.

Isle of Skye Inner Hebrides Regions of Scotland The Hebrides

The Marble Line Visitor Guide

Craig Neil February 16, 20221306 Views Landscapes & Nature Reserves 13 min read

The Marble Line is located a mile south of the village of Broadford in the southern half of the Isle of Skye.

This long-abandoned railway line was used to transport marble from a quarry 2 miles further south, but it has now been converted into a footpath that allows visitors to explore the clearance villages of Boreraig and Suisnish as well as the Strath Suardal valley.

Stirlingshire Central Scotland & Tayside Regions of Scotland

Glen Ogle Visitor Guide

Craig Neil October 12, 20212026 Views Landscapes & Nature Reserves 16 min read

Glen Ogle lies in a particularly scenic area of Stirlingshire, 2 miles northwest of the village of Lochearnhead.

The Glen is a popular tourist destination thanks to the Sustrans Route 7 which offers a superb cycle and walking route through the glen, where stunning views are on offer from Loch Earn to the Glen Ogle railway viaduct and beyond.

Isle of Skye Inner Hebrides Regions of Scotland The Hebrides

Fairy Glen Visitor Guide

Craig Neil September 10, 20212824 Views Landscapes & Nature Reserves 15 min read

The Fairy Glen is an ethereal, bizarre-looking landscape located on the west side of Trotternish on the Isle of Skye.

This geological wonder comprises a number of conical hills that look man made but are, in fact, remnants of an ancient landslip similar to the equally captivating Quiraing.

The Highlands Regions of Scotland

Bealach na Ba Visitor Guide

Craig Neil September 7, 20213007 Views Landscapes & Nature Reserves 16 min read

The Bealach na Ba is a twisting mountain pass on the Applecross Peninsula in Wester Ross, Highland.

This single-track road rises over 2,000 feet (0.61 km) at its highest point and is famous for being one of the most scenic drives in the world, as well as one of the most dangerous due to its tight hairpin bends.

The Highlands Regions of Scotland

Muir of Dinnet Visitor Guide

Craig Neil June 13, 20201206 Views Landscapes & Nature Reserves 11 min read

The Muir of Dinnet is a national nature reserve located on the eastern border of the Cairngorms national park in the Scottish Highlands.

The reserve features a wealth of different habitats including heath, woodland and wetland, but it’s perhaps best known for ‘the vat’, a natural gorge formed by glaciers over 10,000 years ago.