Visiting Scotland
Millions of people visit Scotland every year from all around the world. While it is, of course, understandable, it is many ways regrettable that the vast majority of those people visit only the most famous tourist attractions and population centres. This means that a high percentage of visitors to Scotland miss out on seeing the lesser-known gems which Scotland has to offer in abundance.
Inverness, Capital of the Scotish Highlands:
Inverness is the most northerly city in the United Kingdom and is often reffered to as the capital of the Scottish Highlands. While a great many people visitors to Scotland will visit Loch Ness with the hope of seeing one very particular Scottish visitor attraction, a high proportion will not take the time to visit Inverness and see what the city has to offer.
Inverness castle can be found in the very centre of Inverness on a hill overlooking the river. The castle serves in modern times as the Intervness court building, and is not open to public. It is possible to freely wander the grounds and admire the views of the city and beyond. The present Inverness castle date back only to the early 19th century, but legend has it that MacBeth killed King Duncan in a 11th-century castle in Inverness, as made famous in "The Scotish play". It is rumored that Duncan's ghost still patrols the banks of the river Ness to this day. It is possible to walk a great way along both banks of the river Ness, exploring the city in stages and using the river as a landmark guide. One site which can be seen almost immediately across the river from the castle is the city's Anglican Cathedral, St.Andrew's.
Clyde Valley:
The Clyde Valley tourist route takes you on a 42 mile (67 Km) journey passing through spectacular scenery and many interesting and important sites which offer an insight into the reach cultural, natural and industrial heritage of the Clyde Valley. Thera are lots of places to stop and explore on foot. These days an extremely popular aspect of the route relates to the many garden centres that are dotted along the route. Visitors can enjoy coffee, unusual gift ideas as well as extensive ranges of plants, garden furniture and hardware.
Glen Coe:
Widely considered one of the most beautiful areas of the United Kingdom, the spectacular valley of Glen Coe has a haunted past as the site of a 17th- century massacre which saw 38 members of the MacDonald Clan hunted to death in the snow. Another 40 women and children died of exporsure when their homes were burned to the ground. Yet the landscape is equally as haunting as its past. Driving around the towering peaks of the "Three Sisters" under foreboding clouds and drizzling rain, you can feel the weight of sadness on thi place.
Millions of people visit Scotland every year from all around the world. While it is, of course, understandable, it is many ways regrettable that the vast majority of those people visit only the most famous tourist attractions and population centres. This means that a high percentage of visitors to Scotland miss out on seeing the lesser-known gems which Scotland has to offer in abundance.
Inverness, Capital of the Scotish Highlands:
Inverness castle can be found in the very centre of Inverness on a hill overlooking the river. The castle serves in modern times as the Intervness court building, and is not open to public. It is possible to freely wander the grounds and admire the views of the city and beyond. The present Inverness castle date back only to the early 19th century, but legend has it that MacBeth killed King Duncan in a 11th-century castle in Inverness, as made famous in "The Scotish play". It is rumored that Duncan's ghost still patrols the banks of the river Ness to this day. It is possible to walk a great way along both banks of the river Ness, exploring the city in stages and using the river as a landmark guide. One site which can be seen almost immediately across the river from the castle is the city's Anglican Cathedral, St.Andrew's.Clyde Valley:
Glen Coe:
Widely considered one of the most beautiful areas of the United Kingdom, the spectacular valley of Glen Coe has a haunted past as the site of a 17th- century massacre which saw 38 members of the MacDonald Clan hunted to death in the snow. Another 40 women and children died of exporsure when their homes were burned to the ground. Yet the landscape is equally as haunting as its past. Driving around the towering peaks of the "Three Sisters" under foreboding clouds and drizzling rain, you can feel the weight of sadness on thi place.
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