Sights in Scotland

Castles in Pitlochry

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In the village of Atholl, near Pitlochry, is one of the most famous Scottish castles. Blair Atholl Castle (Blair Castle) which sti

Castles in Milton

Glamis Castle

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This is one of the most-visited and best-preserved castles of Scotland. Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, known as the Queen Mother, spent her

Bridges in Fort William

Glenfinnan Viaduct

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For Harry Potter fanatics, or for people who simply enjoy wide open spaces, I highly recommend this place. The Glenfinnan viaduct

Abbeys in Melrose

Melrose Abbey

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This Gothic abbey, founded by Cistercian monks in the twelfth century, in the Scottish Borders, has a reputation for being one of

Castles in Dollar

Castle Campbell

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In Dollar Glen is one of the least visited castles by tourists, yet it has more charm due to its hidden and beautiful location. Fr

Churches in Saint Andrews

Church of St. Regulus

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This church is commonly confused with the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, when it was a separate building and much older than this cath

Castles in Kinross

Loch Leven Castle

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From the main pier Kinross, on the shores of Loch Leven, we had to take the boat that took us about 10 minutes to Castle Island, w

Churches in Stirling

Church of the Holy Rude

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Founded in S. XII it is the second oldest building in Scotland, the oldest would be Stilirling Castle. Strangely enough, this chur

Universities in Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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This major university is situated in an idyllic setting. The large central park with lawns and squirrels is ideal for study and co

Cathedrals in Aberdeen

St. Machar's Cathedral

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In the north of Aberdeen, St. Machar technically is not a cathedral, but retains the title. The building is in a place of worship

Abbeys in Port of Menteith

Inchmahome Priory

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We arrived at the pier of the Port of Menteith, on the lake with the same name, a small boat was waiting to take us to the idyllic

Abbeys in Stirling

Cambuskenneth Abbey

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Cambuskenneth Abbey, also called Stirling Abbey, was founded by the Augustinian order after receiving permission from the Scottish

Churches in Gorebridge

Crichton Collegiate Church

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To access Crichton Castle, we park our car adjacent the old church in the village. It is a church that has a common past with the

Bridges in Edinburgh

North Bridge

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North Bridge links the medieval part of Edinburgh with the new part of the Scottish capital. It was built in 1772 and extended a c

Universities in Saint Andrews

Saint Andrews University

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The University of St Andrews was founded in medieval times (1410) with the purpose of making the North Island (UK) a competitive a

Castles in Dumfries

Caerlaverock Castle

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Dumfries is a town and a royal burgh situated in the unitary board of Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, UK. It is situated near t

Historical Monuments in Elgin

Elgin Cathedral

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The ruins of Elgin Cathedra are important evidence of the historical importance of the building. While visiting St. Andrews Cathed

Abbeys in Forres

Kinloss Abbey

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Kinloss Abbey is located approximately 5 km east of the town of Forres, Moray County. It was founded by King David I in 1150 as a