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Home to the fascinating chambered cairns – The hilly, windswept northern island of Rousay is famous for its intriguing archaeological... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Spectacular Scenery and Sandy Beaches – Although Harris and Lewis is theoretically one island (their division being traced back to the... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Orkneys Capital Town and main Port – Little has changed in Kirkwall since the 1600s and on initial viewing, the Orkney capital may not... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Mystical Landscapes ideal for Walkers – This is the land of fairytales and mystic scenery. The Knoydart Peninsula is often referred to as... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Secluded Island joined by a Causway – Although tiny, the island of Eriskay has a fairly decent list of headlines when it comes to visitor... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Fantastic white sandy Beaches – Stronsay almost resembles a British tropical paradise, minus the tropics! Turquoise water, long... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Fishing Town and the Gateway to the Islands – Mallaig is a lovely little town that almost never happened, the road to the isles terminated at... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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South Ronaldsay & East Mainland Home to Tomb of the Eagles & Mine Howe – South Ronaldsay is one of the smaller islands off the East Mainland and is largely populated by... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Amazing Ring of Neolithic Standing Stones – The parish of Stenness was once the most important Neolithic ceremonial centre in Orkney. The most... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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The largest colony of Arctic terns in Europe – The tiny island of Papa Westray would have to be credited as the most peaceful location in all of... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Dramatic Cliffs & Home to the Old Man of Hoy – Hoy is like no other place in the Orkney Islands. A far cry from the usual rolling green pastoral... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Fishing Village & Home of Eilean Donan Castle – If you are in the area, you will find lingering remnants of Kyle of Lochalsh's history as a... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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UK's main Ski Resort with a Funicular Railway – Until the 1960’s Aviemore was an unassuming village in the foothills of the Cairngorm mountains.... Destinations, Aviemore & Cairngorms, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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The perfect escape from the modern world – Some of us want escape from the usual busy lives we are all so used to. Bhearnaraigh is exactly the... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Beautiful Island with spectacular Scenery – Barra is a microcosm of all things found in the Western Isles. Glacial mountains that tower over... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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The most westerly point of the British Mainland – The wild Ardnamurchan Peninsula has an overwhelming sense of the greatness of nature. Walkers will... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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First Class Venue for Bird Watching – This is as isolated as it gets in Orkney. North Ronaldsay cops the worst of the winds, is battered... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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The most populated of the Hebridean islands – The largest and most densely populated of the Hebridean archipelago of islands is Lewis. Lewis is... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Home of The Orkney Folk Festival – The main port of arrival and the old capital to the Orkney Islands is the enchanting and... Destinations, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Dramatic Scenery on the Isle of Skye – The glamorous Wester Ross scenery is dramatically culminated in the infamous Applecross... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Picturesque Coastal Village – Plockton is so perfectly picturesque; it almost looks staged! A row of beautifully painted cottages... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Attractive Village perfect for the Cairngorms – Life in Grantown-on-Spey has the charm of standing still. When setting up base for exploration... Destinations, Aviemore & Cairngorms, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Island with an Airport and Military past – Benbucula has little more than a transit airport on offer for visitors. It is sandwiched between... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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The most northerly point of Great Britain – Dunnet Head is a peninsula that includes the most northerly point of the mainland of Great Britain.... Destinations, The Northern Highlands, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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Home to the Famous Calanais Standing Stones – Resting against the picturesque views of a loch, Calanais' major attraction is the Calanais... Destinations, Hebrides & West Coast, Highlands & Islands, Scotland |
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