Most mountains have a single challenge: getting to the top. The Cobbler in Arrochar has a second one โ squeezing through a narrow hole in the rock. It is a tradition that has been drawing Scottish walkers for well over a century, and it shows no sign of stopping. Ben Arthur, AKA The Cobbler, is […]
The Isle of Mull packs eagles, otters, castles, and colourful Tobermory into one extraordinary Hebridean island โ plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
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Discover the best things to do in Oban, Scotland โ from McCaig's Tower and fresh harbour seafood to island ferries and the historic distillery.
Discover the dramatic story of Eilean Donan Castle โ Scotland's most photographed fortress, rebuilt from rubble after 200 years of silence โ plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Discover the best things to do in St Andrews: medieval ruins, golf history, golden beaches, and a town unlike any other. Plan your visit today.
The Scottish surnames of Clan Grant reach across six continents today. If Grant, MacGillivray, or Allan appears on your family tree, you may trace your roots to Strathspey โ one of the most beautiful valleys in the Scottish Highlands. Clan Grant held this land for eight hundred years. Their motto says it all: Stand Fast […]
Planning a visit to the Isle of Skye? Here are the best things to do on Skye, from the Fairy Pools to the Old Man of Storr. Your complete travel guide.
Visit the Scott Monument on Princes Street โ the tallest literary monument ever built โ and discover the extraordinary man it honours โ plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
You reach the summit and the world opens up. Beneath you, Loch Katrine stretches silver and still through the trees. Ridgelines roll away in every direction. The wind is clean and cold. Nobody is talking. Photo: Albert Matusavage via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) This is Ben A’an โ a modest hill in the Trossachs […]
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