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Viewpoints in Edinburgh

England and Scotland frontier

When you follow the A68 to the north, about halfway between Newcastle and Edinburgh, you arrive at the border between England and

Nature Reserves in Edinburgh

The Clovenfords Country Inn

When we think of Scotland, we tend to think of the Highlands. But half of Scotland is actually south of Edinburgh, known as the "l

Viewpoints in Thurso

Strathy Point

Located near Thurso on the north coast of the Highlands, Strathy Point lighthouse stands at the tip of a cape facing the North Atl

Viewpoints in Thurso

Bettyhill Hotel

If you decide to drive along the west coast of the Scottish Highlands from Durness to Ullapool, then you will find yourself travel

Viewpoints in Shieldaig

Sunset

When the weather is clear, the small fishing village of Shieldaig offers a beautiful view of the sunset. For the best view, go to

Viewpoints in Fort William

Loch Cluanie

Returning from the Isle of Skye to Fort William on the west coast of the Scottish highlands, the A87 road will take you over the L

Viewpoints in Ullapool

Raffin Lighthouse

Located at the end of Stoer Head on the west coast of the region of Sutherland in northern Scotland, Raffin Lighthouse faces the f

Viewpoints in Lochcarron

Loch Carron Viewpoint

Loch Carron is not a lake but actually a fjord located on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, near the Isle of Skye (in Scot

Viewpoints in Ullapool

Drumbeg Viewpoint

Descending from the north coast of Scotland, taking small roads through the Sutherland region, is a nightmare for motorists: there

Rivers in Fort William

Glen Nevis

Glen Nevis is a beautiful valley in the heart of the Scottish highlands, near the town of Fort William. In the valley of Glen Nevi

Rivers in Fort William

Suspension bridge

Glen Nevis is one of the most beautiful valleys in the Scottish highlands, dominated by the peak of Ben Nevis, the highest mountai

Hiking in Fort William

Hiking on the plateau Glen Nevis

It is possible to simply drive through the valley of Glen Nevis, which is one of the most beautiful parks of Scotland located near

Viewpoints in Tobermory

Coastal path

If you're lucky enough to be on the island of Mull, west of the Scottish highlands, with a vehicle, do not miss the chance to get

Viewpoints in Tobermory

lochs Road

If you go to the castle of Moy, in the south of the island of Mull, you're sure to be impressed by the views you can see from the

Hiking in Iona

St. Columba's Bay

The small island of Iona, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Scotland, is famous for being the place where St. Columba

Waterfalls in Crianlarich

Waterfall in Crianlarich

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At the end of Crianlarich, we ventured by car down the winding road that connects to Glasgow. Around us was vegetation in autumn c

Rivers in Brecon

Channel of Monmouthshire and Brecon

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This is a 56 km long canal that connects the town of Brecon, to the north of Cardiff (Wales) to Newport near the Bristol Channel.

Islands in Lochgilphead

Treshnish Islands

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The Treshnish Islands are a small archipelago of eight wild and uninhabited islands in the Sea of the Hebrides off the Isle of M

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