The Fortingall Yew: A Complete Visitor’s Guide
Nestled in the heart of Perthshire, Scotland is what could well be the oldest tree in Europe. The Fortingall Yew is a tree that has …
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Castle Menzies (Weem): A Complete Visitor’s Guide
Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Perthshire, Castle Menzies (pronounced ‘Mingiss’) stands tall and proud. It’s an exemplary example of a Scottish Z-shaped castle. As …
Chee Dale Stepping Stones Walk (Quickest): A Complete Guide
Chee Dale Stepping Stones are the most impressive of all the Peak District stepping stones. They are also less well known than Dovedale Stepping Stones …
Pitlochry Dam & Fish Ladder: Visitors Guide & History
Perched upon the River Tummel is Pitlochry Dam, part of the Tummel Valley’s hydro scheme which is made up of 9 power stations and 4 …
Thor’s Cave Walker’s Guide: The Easiest Walk
Tucked away in a sleepy pocket of the Peak District is a distinct and striking rocky outcrop gazing out on the Manifold Valley. Carved into …
Thorpe Cloud, Dovedale: Complete Walker’s Guide 2023
Chalky limestone crunched beneath my feet as I took another step closer to Thorpe Cloud’s elusive summit. The incline had steepened rapidly and for the …
Tay Forest Park: A Complete Visitor’s Guide
When you think of Scotland, it’s likely that images begin to swim through your mind of vast landscapes coated with dense forests and striking hills …
Falls of Bruar: A Walker’s Guide
Thunder boomed in my ears as I approached the viewing platform, the continuous roaring reaching its much anticipated crescendo as I was gifted with my …
Dovedale Stepping Stones: A Complete Visitor’s Guide
Dovedale Stepping Stones in the Peak District is arguably one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited within the UK. Nestled within a spectacular valley, …
South Stack Lighthouse & RSPB Reserve: Everything You Need to Know
Perched on the west coast of Holyhead island in Anglesey, South Stack lighthouse is one of the most popular lighthouses in the entirety of the …