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Ben Hope

The Complete Guide to Visiting Ben Hope in the North Highlands

Craig Smith July 12, 2019January 4, 2021

Ben Hope is the most northerly Munro in Scotland, rising 967-metres south-east of Loch Hope in Sutherland.

To the west of Ben Hope lies the wide valley of Strathmore that runs north-south and has a minor road running alongside it, with the Strathmore River flowing through the valley on its way to Loch Hope and the North Sea beyond.

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John o Groats to Duncansby Head

The Complete Guide to Visiting Duncansby Head in North Scotland

Craig Smith June 15, 2019September 25, 2020

If you love visiting Scotland’s attractions you’ve likely considered taking a look at the most northerly point of mainland Britain at John o’ Groats. Maybe you want to see the amazing coastline in that part of the country, or perhaps go there as part of a North Coast 500 road trip.

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Athelstaneford to Garleton Hills

The Complete Guide to Visiting the National Flag Centre in East Lothian

Craig Smith February 20, 2019September 25, 2020

This lovely walk across the rolling countryside of East Lothian will take you from a starting point at the birthplace of Scotland’s national flag to the 95-foot Hopetoun Monument on Byres Hill in the Garleton Hills area near Haddington.

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Glenfinnan Monument

The Top FREE Things to do in Scotland – The Complete Guide

Craig Smith February 4, 2019October 22, 2020

I don’t know about you, but when I’ve got a day off work I just love getting outside and exploring Scotland, especially if it’s a sunny day and there’s a visitor attraction I’ve been itching to check out for a while.

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Carsaig Arches

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Carsaig Arches on the Isle of Mull

Craig Smith December 22, 2018September 25, 2020

The walk from Carsaig Pier to Carsaig Arches has to be one of the highlights of any trip to Mull, and although it’s a (very) difficult walk you’ll be rewarded with some of the best views on the island and you’ll see lots of wildlife along the way.

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The Birks of Aberfeldy

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Birks of Aberfeldy in Central Scotland

Craig Smith December 20, 2018January 13, 2021

The Birks of Aberfeldy, located near the town of Aberfeldy in Perthshire, offers a beautiful short walk that takes visitors on a circular route through mature woodland that’s covered this part of Central Scotland for over 8000 years.

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Dervaig to Quinish Point Walk

The Complete Guide to Visiting Dervaig and Quinish Point on the Isle of Mull

Craig Smith December 15, 2018September 25, 2020

The walk from the pretty village of Dervaig to the spectacular coastline at Quinish Point has to be one of the highlights of any visit to Mull, and if you have the time I thoroughly recommend you get your hiking boots on and explore this remote part of the island.

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Isle of Mull

The Complete Guide to Visiting Ben More on the Isle of Mull

Craig Smith December 4, 2018September 25, 2020

No visitor to the Isle of Mull can fail to be slightly dumbstruck by the enormous mass of Ben More. As the highest mountain on the island (rising to an impressive 3169 feet, or 966 meters), this mountain (correctly called a Munro), dominates the landscape for miles around and promises to offer some of the best views on Mull.

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Castle Campbell and Dollar Glen

The Complete Guide to Visiting Castle Campbell and Dollar Glen in Central Scotland

Craig Smith October 7, 2018September 25, 2020

For an afternoon walk that includes meandering rivers, rushing waterfalls, deep gorges, towering trees and a castle with one of the best views in Scotland, the trail around Dollar Glen is hard to beat.

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Nevis Range Mountain Gondola

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Nevis Range Mountain Gondola in the Highlands

Craig Smith September 26, 2018September 25, 2020

The Nevis Range Mountain Experience Centre located at the foot of Aonach Mor is widely regarded as Scotland’s premier adventure destination – a claim you’ll likely find yourself agreeing with once you visit the centre for yourself.

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Bracklinn Falls

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Bracklinn Falls in Central Scotland

Craig Smith September 21, 2018September 25, 2020

While many visitors come to Callander each year to use it as a base from which to explore Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, other visitors come for the walks that run throughout this incredibly scenic part of Scotland, with the Callander Crags, Rob Roy Way and Bracklinn Falls walks amongst the most popular hiking trails in the area.

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The Quiraing

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye

Craig Smith August 29, 2018September 25, 2020

The Quiraing is an outstanding area of natural beauty on the northernmost summit of Trotternish on the Isle of Skye that was formed thousands of years ago by a series of monumental landslips.

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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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