Guest post by Scottish castle venue, Birkhill Castle
Scotland has a rugged beauty rich in history and stunning scenery. This is a list of five special Scottish wonders.
1. Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is a beautiful must-see scenic island located off of the west coast of Scotland. The location offers many attractions to visitors including a vast assortment of wildlife and a rich variety of birds. The picturesque mountainous landscape harbours a rich culture and history dating back to the Mesolithic period. Traversing the crags and lochs of the Isle of Skye is sure to be a breathtaking experience.
2. Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond, a freshwater loch located between the Scottish highlands and lowlands, is the largest loch in Great Britain. It contains numerous small islands within its perimeter. The Loch is famous for the Loch Lomond Golf Club, its aquarium and its variety of watersports. Visitors come from all over the world to kayak, canoe, jetski, and various other water activities on the loch.
3. St. Andrew’s
The university town of St. Andrews, Scotland is the spiritual home of the sport of golf with Scotland and Ireland being home to a number of the most beautiful and famous golf courses in the world. St. Andrews is the home of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club which was founded in 1754 while the area of St. Andrews has been the home to settlers since the Mesolithic period. Other attractions include the historic university, the tower of Holy Trinity, the picturesque ruins of St. Andrews Castle (dating from 1200) and the Cathedral of St. Andrews, located in the east side of the town.
4. Edinburgh
Although also being the capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh boasts several historic attractions of its own making it another must-see for the visitor to Scotland. Edinburgh is located in the south east side of Scotland and is the second most visited location in Great Britain. When in Edinburgh, visitors should catch a glimpse of St. Giles Cathedral and the Royal Museum of Scotland located in Old Town Edinburgh as well as other locations including the imposing Edinburgh Castle from which one can see all of Edinburgh New Town.
5. Stirling Castle
Located atop Castle Hill, a volcanic hill in Stirling, Scotland, this castle is arguably one of the most awe- inspiring castles in all of Scotland. The buildings range in age from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century and have undergone numerous sieges and uses over the centuries but remains to this day, one of most notable locations in Great Britain.
Photo Credits: Boat, Isle of Skye, Loch Lomond, St Andrews, Edinburgh, Stirling Castle
Friday, August 6, 2010
Top Five Travel Wonders of Scotland
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Scotland sounds and looks like such a scenically beautiful region. I bet I would love the nature over there. So far I have only traveled in England. Would love to pay a visit to Scotland!
very nice post .... :)scotland .. i wish i could come to you ... i have love with nature in my blood and Scotland pics and their festivals also force me to come and watch them. i wish i could travel to Scotland soon...
@erica: Scotland is a .Stunning plac I love its wild feeling.
@mark: What's stopping you?
I have a really good friend in Edinburgh who's been trying to get me to come visit her for the longest time. After seeing these pictures of Scotland, I'm definitely going to have to take her up on it. Plus, the way I adore hiking, it looks like an ideal destination.
A few weeks ago I returned from hiking the West Highland Way. The view from Conic Hill of Loch Lomond and the islands along the West Highland fault was stunning. Hiking across desolate moors like Rannoch Moor and through the highlands was a wonderful experience. Scotland is definitely worth a visit ...though go with the mindset that it will probably rain a great deal. Avoid July if hiking especially as that's when the midges (nasty hard to see biting insects) are at their worst.
@barbara: One of my favourite places in the world. Make sure you get to the west coast and a couple of the islands for a feeling of wild remoteness.
@leigh: Thank you for your suggestions. Avoid July for the midges...
It reminded me of my previous visit to Scotland many years ago. I've been to all of them but the St.Andrews. They are truely amazing travel wonders! You've made me want to go there again!! :)
@cecil: Maybe you'll get another chance
When I was there it was gray - but that was in January! I must go back to experience days like in the pictures!
@sherry: I think the weather varies a lot in cotland. I went there three or four times in my travels and have had grey and blue skies. Somehow, the wild parts of Scotland are more suited to poor weather in my humble view.
one of the countries that I wish to visit! nice post..love it..thanks for the great infos too.
@euroangel: Scotland is a superb country to visit with many memorable travel wonders to explore.
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