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 …
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 …
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 …
Birks of Aberfeldy & the Falls of Moness: A Visitor’s Guide
Just outside the Scottish town of Aberfeldy is a series of cascades fringed by dense forests of birch trees. A circular trail takes walkers alongside …
The Corpach Shipwreck: Everything You Need to Know
Just outside of the town of Fort William, lying majestically amongst shingle and sand is the Corpach shipwreck. This great fishing vessel rests on Caol …
A Recap of 2021: The Year My Priorities Shifted
It’s probably fair to say that 2021 was not quite the year that many of us had envisioned. The pandemic had already taken one year …
The Best of Loch Tay: 6 Activities You Won’t Want To Miss!
Nestled in Scotland’s central highlands – between forest-coated hills – is the sixth largest loch in the country: Loch Tay. Nearly 15 miles long, and …
300 Mile Scottish Highlands Road Trip in a Tesla Electric Car
Everyone told me that I was crazy. That I’d never make it to such a remote part of Scotland. That I’d spend hours at charging …