Travel Scotland and See Its Beauty
Contents
A summary of what you will find on this site
- How Should I Best Proceed with this Guide?
- Inverness
- Inverness is of course not far from...Loch Ness!
- Never Heard of Loch Ness?
- The City of Edinburgh
- A Guide to Edinburgh
- The Peninsula and Islands of Argyll
- Scotland in Pictures
- Blog Posts from Google Featuring Travel in Scotland
- A Sensible Precaution
- Can you relate to Dougal's curiosity?
- Some More Sites Providing Information on Scotland
How Should I Best Proceed with this Guide?
What about through the eyes of a young explorer...?
Allow me to introduce you to Dougal. Raised in a remote Highland village, Dougal knew hardship, certainly - but also the love and support of family and those around him in what was a very tight knit community. From an early age, however, Dougal was curious about what lay further afield. He was well read, well educated, and wanted very much to see more of what his homeland had to offer. It was therefore that, at the earliest opportunity, he decided to explore further the land he called home and see for himself the sights of which he had previously only heard tale.Without further ado, let us therefore join Dougal as he sets off on his quest...
Inverness
The Capital of Scotland's Highlands
There were two very good reasons as to why Dougal chose to begin his tour in the city of Inverness. Firstly, it was the closest city to his home and therefore appeared to be a logical choice; secondly, its transport network afforded him far greater options for travelling further afield. A small, sixteen-seater bus it was then that took him off on his adventures one sunny, Monday afternoon, spiriting him initially along narrow, single-track roads before hitting the trunk roads and eventually reaching his first chosen destination. -
Inverness, Scotland
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The City of Inverness sits at the mouth of the River Ness - only some six miles from Loch Ness - where it flows into the Moray Firth. It has long since been referred to as the capital of the Scottish Highlands, though it only actually received formal...
Inverness is of course not far from...Loch Ness!
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Never Heard of Loch Ness?
Click on any of these links for some "Monster"-ous information!
- Loch Ness Scotland - UK Holiday Destination Guide to Loch Ness
- Loch Ness Scotland, one of the most celebrated UK holiday destinations. This guide to Loch Ness contains comprehensive information for visitors including accommodation, visitor attractions, history and heritage and the fact or fiction Loch Ness Monster legend.
- The Legend of Nessie the Ultimate Loch Ness Monster Site
- The Legend of Nessie the Ultimate and Official Loch Ness Monster Site, with up-to-date information and photographs of new and past sightings. A must for all Nessie enthusiasts.
- Nessie on the Net! The Ultimate Loch Ness Monster Live Cam, Scotland
- Loch Ness Monster live top award winning camera site - Nessie on the Net. Loads of Lock Ness monster information, fun and webcam boatcam cam live from Loch Ness.
The City of Edinburgh
The Capital of Scotland
Dougal was astounded by what Inverness had to offer him but he knew that there was far more to see further afield. Trains ran regularly from Inverness to Edinburgh and it was with a great sense of anticipation that he purchased his ticket for the journey. The scenery he passed through was breathtaking, from Aviemore, to Perthshire, to Stirlingshire, travelling ever closer to Edinburgh all the time.Three and a half hours almost to the minute after setting off, Dougal's train pulled in to Waverley Station. He was astounded by the size of it - he had never before seen a railway station with so many platforms! What could he expect from the rest of Edinburgh?
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Edinburgh, Scotland
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Edinburgh has been the capital city of Scotland since the year 1437. In that time, it has naturally been expanded and developed in the extreme; yet the original layout and structure can still very much be discerned, much more so than in most other ci...
A Guide to Edinburgh
A comprehensive guide to Scotland's capital on Amazon.com
The Edinburgh Visitor Guide
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The Peninsula and Islands of Argyll
Probably the most beautiful part of Scotland
Edinburgh was unlike anything Dougal had even imagined. He could not believe how much there was to see and do, all in the one place! He thought that if he stayed there for a month, he would but scratch the surface of what this beautiful city had to offer.Alas, he did not have a month to spend in Edinburgh. He had to be on his way much sooner than that, so it was with something of a heavy heart that he set out on what was to be the next leg of his journey.
Although he knew the Scottish Highlands fairly well, he had never experienced the beauties which he heard Argyll had to offer. He knew that it was a part of Scotland he absolutely had to see. A little research, therefore - at an Edinburgh Tourist Information office - saw him boarding a train for Glasgow Queen Street Station, subsequently making the short walk to Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station and jumping on the Citylink bus, bound ultimately for Campbeltown, but first stop, Inveraray...
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The Isle of Jura, Scotland
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The population of Jura in human terms is only about two hundred - not a lot for an island of more than two hundred square miles! There are, however, an estimated five or six thousand red deer in residence... The name, Jura, is actually derived from...
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The Isle of Islay, Scotland
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Islay is located off the West Coast of Scotland. It is the most southern of the Hebridean Isles and is the renowned former home of, "The Lord of the Isles." Islay is most famed for its malt whiskies but is also a place of wondrous scenery, fantastic...
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Inveraray, Scotland
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Inveraray is a small, picture-postcard town on the shores of Loch Shira and Loch Fyne, in Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland. It is no more than two hours' drive from the centre of Glasgow, yet creates the impression - surrounded by the l...
Scotland in Pictures
A picture says more than a thousand words!
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Blog Posts from Google Featuring Travel in Scotland
A taste of what other people have to say
- World Travel Tips: Scotland is a superb destination for a golfing ...
- Scotland is a superb destination for a golfing vacation. If you love your golf and you love to travel then one of the best things you can do is combine the two and go for a golfing holiday in beautiful Scotland. Scotland allows golfers ...
- Seven weeks in Scotland & England - Trip Report | Europe Forum ...
- Fodor's For Choice Travel Experience ..... On Friday we made a trip to Cheltenham, one the larger local towns, obviously a prosperous town, but not really a tourist destination. Dinner at the Grapevine Hotel in Stow on the Wold was superb - we just ate in the bar but the food came from the restaurant and was excellent. Saturday, we left Jack's Cottage, after a lovely week in the Cotswold's and headed south to Cornwall. GregY2 on Jul 9, 09 at 11:22 PM ...
- bmi Regional improves Scotland | ABTN
- "The new schedule for our Scotland to Leeds Bradford route and the increased capacity on flights out of Glasgow reflects our commitment to key business destinations within the UK. bmi Regional has been the UK's most punctual airline for ... allowing customers to check in online up to 24 hours in advance, choose their seat and have their boarding pass delivered electronically to their mobile phone or PDA as an MMS, avoiding check in queues and saving valuable travel time. ...
- Pay A Visit To Shakespeare's Motherland, The UK | Travel ...
- Travel Destination Blog If your love water, then here you'll be informed about lake parks, sandy beach resort, island shores and Panama City beach condos. If you want to take a family friendly vacation, consider green resorts, caravan tours , ... Known as Athens of the North or, as Ben Jonson put it, ?Britain's other eye,? Edinburgh?Scotland's capital?annually attracts large numbers of tourists. They mainly visit such historical sites as Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of ...
A Sensible Precaution
It is always better to be safe than sorry
Naturally, in consideration of the long, hot, sweltering summers that Scotland is famed for (!!!), Dougal decided to ensure he had suitable headgear with him to protect him against the ravages of the midday sun and prevent any unfortunate brush with sunstroke. He was careful therefore to wear this fashionable cap whenever he felt at risk and make sure he stayed safe to maximise the enjoyment of his adventure. Can you relate to Dougal's curiosity?
Would you like to make a similar trip?
Stumble It!
I very much hope you have enjoyed the company of Dougal and I on this whirlwind tour of Scotland. It has been a pleasure to have you along!
Thank you for your time and your visit to this site and I hope you have the opportunity of taking this tour "in the flesh" some day.
Minman wrote...
Very Nice, My family traveled to Edinburgh and had a great time. Great historical landscape.
Posted November 24, 2008
GHouse wrote...
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Posted November 23, 2008
Donna wrote
That is a great hat! It is interesting to read the experiences of a native Scot traveling and discovering his own country. It makes it easier to understand how those born and raised in Scotland are so fierce loyal to there land. If a local can enjoy a Scotland vacations so much is stands to reason a foreigner would love it to.
Posted November 12, 2008
Some More Sites Providing Information on Scotland
Check them out for more details on what Scotland has to offer
- Scottish Tourist Board - accommodation, activities, events and holidays in Scotland
- The Visit Scotland guide to Scottish hospitality. The official site of the Scottish Tourist Board provides information on Scotland travel, vacations, tours, holidays and accommodation.
- Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board - accommodation activities attractions and events
- All you could want or need to know about the Scottish Highlands.
- Scotland: Tourist Information
- Scottish Tourism GatewayIn partnership with Destinations in Scotland, Scotland's
tourism gateway since 1997. Scotland is the land of the Thistle and the Heather. A great destination, our country is a haven of environmental cleanliness, beauty, wilderness and romance. - Scotland: Scotland Vacations, Travel Packages, Tours, Hotel Accommodation & Scottish Lodgings Guide
- The official Scotland travel and tourism Website provides information and offers on Scotland tours, accommodation and vacation planning. Come to Scotland - Welcome to Our Life.
- Scotland Holidays Hotels Tours Cottages Travel Scotland
- Holidays in Scotland from Travel Scotland
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My name is Gordon Hamilton and I live in the United Kingdom.
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