Popular locations for Scottish Highland Trails vacations
The Legend of Thomas the Rhymer
Scotland is full of folklore – tales of fairies and “little people”, and talk of the gift of second sight . . Thomas of Ercildoune, who became known as Thomas the Rhymer, lived in the Scottish Borders back in the 13th century. The story goes...
St Andrews Cathedral
St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and the attractive seaside town of St Andrews on the east coast also bears his name. According to legend, the relics of St Andrew were brought here in the 8th century and a shrine was established, dedicated...
Shetland
Lying 110 miles north of the coast of mainland Scotland, the Shetland Isles are the most northerly outpost of the British Isles. The largest island is known as the “mainland” and the capital, Lerwick, can be reached by ferry (from Aberdeen or Orkney) or by...
Orkney
The Orkney Islands lie off the northern coast of Scotland and are easily reached either by air or by ferry. There are over 70 islands making up Orkney, and around 20 of those are inhabited. The islands have been inhabited since early times, and today...
Scottish Cities
Scotland has a wealth of fantastic cities to explore, with great places to visit as well as excellent restaurants, pubs, shopping and vibrant nightlife. Some highlights Edinburgh – Scotland’s capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the medieval Old Town and the Georgian New...
Italian Chapel Frescoes to be Restored
Fantastic to see the beautiful frescoes in this wee chapel are being restored. Around 500 Italian prisoners of war were brought to the Orkney Islands in the far north of Scotland in 1942 to work on the Churchill Barriers, a series of causeways which link...
Southern Scotland
Often overlooked by visitors, southern Scotland is unspoilt and has lots to offer – rolling hills, small market towns, and historic houses. Some highlights The Border Abbeys. Romantic ruins are all that is left of the four...
Tour Loch Lomond, Stirling & Perth
Loch Lomond, Stirling and Perth are easily accessible from Glasgow and Edinburgh if you want to do a day tour, but we recommend you spend a lot longer in this beautiful region. Some highlights Historic Stirling. Visit the superb Stirling...
Fife and the East Coast
The Fife area is within an hour or two’s drive from Edinburgh and is well worth a visit. Here you will find historic fishing villages, sandy beaches, and of course – golf courses! Still known locally as the Kingdom of Fife, the area was once...
Argyll & the Mull of Kintyre
Explore this beautiful part of the west of Scotland, with its mountains, lochs, forests and meandering coastline. Some tour highlights The scenic village of Inveraray with its white washed cottages, located on the shores of Loch Fyne. Home to the stunning Inveraray Castle, ancestral home...
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