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Muir of Dinnet

The Complete Guide to Visiting Muir of Dinnet in The Highlands

Craig Smith June 13, 2020September 25, 2020

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.

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Dunnottar Castle

The Complete Guide to Visiting Dunnottar Castle in Grampian

Craig Smith May 9, 2020January 4, 2021

Dunnottar Castle is set on a dramatic clifftop overlooking the North Sea near the coastal town of Stonehaven.

The 15th-century castle was the home of the Earls Marischal and it offers a fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s past.

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Dalkeith Country Park

The Complete Guide to Visiting Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian

Craig Smith February 25, 2020September 25, 2020

The historic county of Midlothian seems to be permanently out of favour with visiting tourists – mainly due to the fact that it borders Edinburgh and most sightseers have already got their hands full trying to fit in as many city attractions as possible before hopping on the coach to their next destination.

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Burncrooks Reservoir

The Complete Guide to Visiting Burncrooks Reservoir near Glasgow

Craig Smith February 20, 2020September 27, 2020

The John Muir Way is one of Scotland’s greatest trails, running across the country from Helensburgh on the west coast to Dunbar on the east.

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Dean Village

The Complete Guide to Visiting Dean Village in Edinburgh

Craig Smith February 18, 2020September 25, 2020

If you were to follow the Water of Leith through Edinburgh you’d eventually arrive at one of the most beautiful areas in the entire city – the tranquil green oasis known as Dean Village.

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Jupiter Artland

The Complete Guide to Visiting Jupiter Artland near Edinburgh

Craig Smith February 14, 2020September 25, 2020

It was with great pleasure that I happened to stumble upon Jupiter Artland recently, a contemporary sculpture park near Edinburgh that gave me one of the biggest surprises I’ve had in a long time.

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National Gallery Modern Art

The Complete Guide to Visiting The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh

Craig Smith February 12, 2020September 25, 2020

While the Scottish National Gallery and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery are easily accessible from the city centre, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is located slightly further afield to the west of Dean Village, so it’s a little bit inaccessible to unfamiliar visitors.

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Glasgow Science Centre

The Complete Guide to Visiting The Glasgow Science Centre

Craig Smith February 10, 2020January 6, 2021

The Glasgow Science Centre is located in the heart of the city on the banks of the River Clyde – more or less opposite the SECC – and it’s widely regarded as one of the top visitor attractions in Scotland.

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Isle of Jura

The Complete Guide to Visiting The Isle of Jura

Craig Smith February 4, 2020January 4, 2021

Just like the Isle of Eigg, the Isle of Jura is often considered to be one of the wildest and hardest-to-reach places on the west coast of Scotland – even though it’s only 60 miles from Glasgow as the crow flies.

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Culross in Fife

The Complete Guide to Visiting Culross in Fife

Craig Smith February 3, 2020September 25, 2020

The historic village of Culross is situated on the banks of the Firth of Forth where it overlooks the petrochemical works of Grangemouth to the south and the Longannet power station to the west.

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Glen Etive Gallery

The Complete Guide to Visiting Glen Etive in The Highlands

Craig Smith January 27, 2020September 25, 2020

What if I told you there’s a 12-mile stretch of road where you can see those mountains, rivers and forests in a single relatively small area, where gob-smackingly beautiful vistas open up around every corner on a secluded, frequently tourist-free single-track road?

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Finlaggan

The Complete Guide to Visiting Finlaggan on the Isle of Islay

Craig Smith January 20, 2020September 25, 2020

I was lucky enough to spend a full week on Islay recently and after exhausting all the distillery options in the first 48 hours, I started to explore some of the lesser-known attractions tucked away in the slightly more remote areas. One of which is Finlaggan, the former stronghold of the Lord of the Isles.

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The Complete Guide to Arran Forest Walks

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Western Isles January 9, 2021January 15, 2021Forest, Landscape, Nature, Video, Virtual Tour, Walking TrailEdit
Arran Forests

The forests of Arran offer some of the best mountain biking routes of any of the west-coast islands and any cycle ride is almost guaranteed to include sightings of Arran’s famed red squirrels. The most popular wooded areas are; Brodick Castle, Dyemill, Glenrickard, King’s Cave, North Sannox and South End.

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The Complete Guide to The Arran Coastal Way

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Strathyclyde December 17, 2020January 15, 2021Beach, Island, Landscape, Nature, Video, Virtual Tour, Walking TrailEdit
Arran Coastline

The Arran Coastal Way is a circular cycling and walking route around the perimeter of the Isle of Arran on Scotland’s west coast. This easy-going trail rewards visitors with stunning views at every section of its 65-mile length and there are plenty of opportunities to deviate onto nearby attractions along the way.

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The Complete Guide to Visiting Holy Isle, Arran

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Strathyclyde December 15, 2020January 4, 2021Island, Landscape, Nature, Video, Virtual TourEdit
Holy Isle

Holy Isle is located close to the eastern shore of the Isle of Arran on Scotland’s west coast. This small (one square mile) island has a rich religious history dating back hundreds of years and the tradition of quiet seclusion continues to this day thanks to the Centre for World Peace and Health located on the western edge of the isle.

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The Complete Guide to Visiting Brodick Castle on Arran

Craig Smith Historic Places to visit, Strathyclyde December 13, 2020January 9, 2021Castle, Park/Garden, Video, Virtual TourEdit
The Complete Guide to Visiting Brodick Castle on Arran

Brodick Castle, former seat of power of the Dukes of Hamilton, is a grand 19th-century castle located a few miles north of the town of Brodick on the Isle of Arran.

The castle is surrounded by an exceptionally large and well-maintained garden and country park and is currently managed by the National Trust for Scotland.

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