Tour Scotland Old Isle Of Skye Shepherds

Tour Scotland old view of shepherds moving sheep by boat on the Isle Of Skye.

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Skye. The Island and Its Legends. This is a fabulous treasury of legend and wonder; tales of monsters who dwell in lakes, of small people who trap humans in earthen mounds where time stands still; of dark, shape shifting spirits whose cloak of human form is betrayed by the sand and shells which fall from their hair. In the absence of a written tradition, for generations of Skianachs, these tales, handed down orally, contained the very warp and weft of Hebridean history. They take us far beyond Christian times, to the edge of the Iron Age, and interweave with threads from the wider Atlantic tradition of Gaelic heroic myth and legend. Skye: The Island and Its Legends.

Tour Scotland Old Mauchline Ayrshire

Tour Scotland old view of Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland. Robert Burns, Scotland's National Poet came to live on the outskirts of this village at Mossgiel farm in 1784. Many of his poems are believed to have been written whilst he was there, notably The Holy Fair, To a Mouse, and Holy Willie's Prayer. Many of his poems were directed towards the perceived hypocrisy of the Church. The Church was particularly fanatical in Mauchline, which conflicted with the liberal attitude of Burns and his friends. Nonetheless Burns made many friends (his wife Jean Armour was born in Mauchline) and a lot of enemies whilst in Mauchline, many of whom are buried in the kirkyard: "Holy Wullie" Willie Fisher, the Reverend William "Daddy" Auld, John Richmond, "Clockie" Brown and notably Gavin Hamilton his best friend.

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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottages Recommendations Upper Largo East Neuk Of Fife

Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Upper Largo, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.

Copperfield is a detached, single storey, two bedroomed whitewashed cottage in the quiet conservation area of this lovely village. Much of the cottage has been renovated recently and is warm, inviting and very comfortable. It has a large well fitted kitchen and large cosy sitting room with a dining area. The cottage has two bedrooms one with twin beds, the other has a king size double. All are new and with memory foam mattresses, sheets are cotton, the pillows are feather. All linen and towels are supplied. The cottage has its own private, two level garden with a brick BBQ and outside furniture. French windows open onto the patio and garden. There is off road parking for one car. It is also possible to park on the quiet, no through-road outside. The village has it's own hotel with bar and restaurant as well as a local grocery shop and newsagent, both are a short (2 minute) stroll away. There are also other restaurants within a 20 min walk and many more within a short drive. There are beautiful sandy beaches within easy reach both by car and on foot. There are also many delightful walks both on coastal paths and through the countryside. Cyclists are also catered for with over 300 miles of dedicated cycle paths. Children with love the beaches and the huge range of activities for them within easy reach of the cottage. For golfers there are over 40 golf courses within The Kingdom of Fife from the world famous courses at St Andrews to the Oldest Ladies Course in the World just one mile away in Lundin Links. Lundin Links also boasts the Lundin Golf Course which is used for qualifying rounds for The Open Golf Championships. Copperfield is close to many historic places and is in the East Neuk of Fife, an area renowned for its quaint fishing villages. We are lucky to be only 10 miles from St Andrews as well as having good road connections to Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling and even Glasgow.


Kirkside Cottage sleeps 4 and is a pet friendly cosy single storey cottage finished in a contemporary style to a very high standard featuring all the facilities you would expect from a modern holiday cottage including WiFi. The cottage is in the heart of Upper Largo in the shadow of Upper Largo Church, 20 minutes walk from the beach in Lower Largo and yards from the hospitable Upper Largo Hotel. Many different walks and cycle routes emanate from the village of Upper Largo and the village is situated just off the Fife Coastal Path.

Holly Tree Cottage is a warm and welcoming cottage sleeping 2 to 4 people in an area of Scotland where there is plenty of holiday activities to partake in. The beach is a short walk away through a Woodland Trust property. Golf courses are in abundance and there are many coastal walks with superb views. Historic places and quaint fishing villages are close by. Ideal for touring - St Andrews is 10 miles away and Edinburgh, Perth and Stirling are within an hours drive. The village has a grocery shop for essentials and a hotel with a popular restaurant. More restaurants in nearby villages.



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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Apartment Recommendation Boarhills Fife

Tour Scotland self catering holiday apartment recommendation in Boarhills, Fife, Scotland.

Falside Smiddy apartment is contained within a converted Smiddy nestled in beautiful East Neuk countryside. It is a haven for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts and yet only 5 mins drive from the bustling university and golfing town of wonderful St Andrews. The apartment consists of 1 en suite bedroom, and a double sofa bed situated in the lounge. The lounge has wooden floors and a beautiful wood burning stove.



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Tour Scotland Video Monte Carlo Rally Glasgow

Tour Scotland Video Monte Carlo Rally Glasgow. Blythswood Square, Glasgow was awash with glamour on the night of Thursday 27 January, 2011, as around 4,000 spectators and media gathered to witness the start of the Monte Carlo Rally for the first time in Glasgow, Scotland, since 1973.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Rain Clouds Old Course St Andrews

Tour Scotland photograph of rain clouds over the old golf course St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

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St Andrews: The Home of Golf. This is a lavish, full-colour exploration of the Scottish town whose name is synonymous with golf. St Andrews - once Scotland's greatest city, the cradle of its religion and the birthplace of its first university; today the ancient burg is known the world over as the spiritual home of golf, a place that evokes images of windswept seaside links and legendary golfing champions. "St Andrews: The Home of Golf" celebrates this unique haven of the game through striking pictures by renowned golf photographer Kevin Murray, while the authors' blend of history, personal observations and anecdotes distills centuries of golfing tradition into lively, atmospheric prose. Combined, they capture the immortal nature of all that is best about golf embodied in one of its most important and beautiful locations. As the Open Championship returns to St Andrews in 2010, St Andrews: The Home of Golf marks the 150th anniversary of golf's oldest and most prestigious tournament with a lavish visual journey along the medieval city's bustling cobbled streets, through the doors of many prestigious golf clubs residing within its venerable greystone walls, and around each one of St Andrews' several great courses - from the famous Old Course to the stunning new Castle Course. For those who know and love St Andrews, this book will evoke fond memories. For those still to make the pilgrimage and walk in the footsteps of golf's greatest players, "St Andrews: The Home of Golf" is a must-read that no lover of the game should be without. St Andrews: The Home of Golf.

Tour Scotland Photograph Cottage Gauldry Fife

Tour Scotland photograph of a cottage in Gauldry, Fife, Scotland. Gauldry is ideally placed near the broad River Tay, close to St Andrews, Dundee and Perth. Nearby Balmerino Abbey is fascinating to visit, along with historic St. Andrews for golf, boutique shopping, restaurants and the Byre Theatre. Explore the fishing villages and beaches of the East Neuk of Fife, visit Falkland Palace or enjoy walking or cycling on the quiet side roads. Children’s activities at Sea Life, St. Andrews and the Scottish Deer Centre.



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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendations Kinghorn Fife

Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland.

The Nethergate offers accommodation for up to 5 adults. Newly renovated as a purpose built holiday let, the B-listed building, circa 1750, has lots of quirky features, such as deeply inset windows and thick stone walls. Situated less than a minute from a beautiful, quiet sandy beach with stunning views south to Edinburgh, it's ideal for trips into Edinburgh, as a base for a golfing holiday, or simply as a place to relax and unwind. Despite its age, we've worked hard to make the house cosy and warm, with full central heating and modern insulation, so you won't be shivering. The house is set over two levels, and laid out in an L-shape. On the lower level, there is a modern fitted kitchen with modern appliances (including dishwasher and washing machine). There's a large family bathroom, a large, bright and spacious lounge and a separate dining room. On the upper level there are two bedrooms - one with a double and one set as a twin with a pull out third single bed, and a modern toilet and shower room. The property also has free wifi broadband. private parking for two cars and a small garden with table and chairs.

Salmon Cottage is a detached beach front holiday house, featuring unlimited free wifi use, quality furnishings and fittings, tastefully decorated and fully kitted out with everything the modern traveller would require to enjoy this seafront property on the Fife coast. Featuring quality furnishings, fittings, decor, parking, with many extras to enjoy and positioned on an award winning beach and seaside location on the mild coast of Fife close to; St Andrews and Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline, Stirling and Perth, Perthshire, the gateway to the Highlands. Excellent transport links to Edinburgh, St Andrews, Stirling in the heart of Scotland and the Highlands. Only a 30 mile drive through the scenic Perthshire countryside. Take a train ride from the village station and travel over the iconic Forth rail bridge into the heart of Edinburgh.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Bonnie Prince Charlie Cairn

Tour Scotland photograph of the Bonnie Prince Charlie Cairn, Lochaber, Scotland. The Prince's Cairn is a cairn at Loch nan Uamh in Lochaber, Scotland. On 19th September 1746, Charles Edward Stuart arrived from "Cluny's Cage", a refuge on Ben Alder, accompanied by Donald Cameron of Lochiel, John Roy Stewart, and others. There they found L'Heureux, the French frigate that was to carry him to safety. All that day, the 19th, they embarked the refugees that were to accompany the Prince into exile, and on the 20th they sailed away from Scotland. The Prince never saw Scotland again. Loch nan Uamh is also the place where the Prince first set foot on mainland Great Britain on 25 July 1745 and the place from where Charles escaped to the Hebrides after the Battle of Culloden.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Moulin Brewery

Tour Scotland photograph of Moulin Brewery near Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland. The building was originally the coachhouse and stables for the Pitlochry to Kirkmichael coach service. Moulin was one of the first microbreweries in Scotland.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Video Urqhart Castle From Loch Ness

Tour Scotland photograph of Urquhart Castle by Loch Ness, Scotland. Urquhart Castle is surely one of the most picturesquely situated castles in the Scottish Highlands. The present ruins date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, though built on the site of an early medieval fortification. Founded in the 13th century, Urquhart played a role in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. It was subsequently held as a royal castle, and was raided on several occasions by the MacDonald Earls of Ross. The castle was granted to the Clan Grant in 1509, though conflict with the MacDonalds continued. Despite a series of further raids the castle was strengthened, only to be largely abandoned by the middle of the 17th century. Urquhart was partially destroyed in 1692 to prevent its use by Jacobite forces



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Tour Scotland Photograph Jacobite Queen

Tour Scotland photograph of the Jacobite Queen on Loch Ness, Scotland. Built in 1949 by R W Hawthorn Leslie at Hebburn on Tyne, England, the Jacobite Queen was originally christened the Tyne Queen. Her early days were spent serving as a passenger ferry on the River Tyne. She now cruises Loch Ness through the Caledonian Canal.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Sunset January 26th

Tour Scotland photograph of sunset, shot at at 4pm in Scone, Perthshire, Scotland. Not a great sunset photo this evening, as you can see in the foreground there is still some snow in this local park, and colder weather on the way in the next few days.


Tour Scotland photograph of sunset, shot at at 4pm in Scone, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Apartment Recommendation Corpach

Tour Scotland self catering holiday apartment recommendation in Corpach by Fort William, Scotland.

Ravenswood is the upper conversion of Ravensdale House, a substantial Victorian Villa, built in the 1870’s. Ravenswood provides extremely spacious holiday accommodation within the upper floor of this Victorian Villa. The upper apartment is accessed via a private stairwell. Ravenswood boasts 2 double bedrooms and 1 single bedroom. There are 2 living areas a breakfasting kitchen and a separate formal dining area. All rooms are elegantly proportioned. Bed linen, towels, electricity and heating are provided. WiFi is also available on the premises. Travel cot, high chair and a stair gate are available. At the bottom of the main entrance stairwell there is ample space to store wellies and walking boots and a bike or two. There is a cloakroom area just in the door of the apartment with ample coat hooks and space for all other outdoor footwear. Car parking is available for cars, immediately adjacent to entrance door. The canal lock at Corpach Basin in the Scottish Highlands on Loch Linnhe, east of the narrows leading to Loch Eil, is the western sea entrance of the Caledonian Canal. The Battle of Corpach in about 1470 saw Clan Cameron rout Clan MacLean. In World War I, the United States Navy had a base at Corpach as part of the laying of the North Sea Mine Barrage. Naval mines were shipped into Corpach from the United States, and were then sent to the Inverness base along the Caledonian Canal, which joins Loch Linnhe at Corpach. During World War II, Corpach was the engineering base for HMS St Christopher which was a training base for Royal Navy Coastal Forces. Some of the buildings are still in use. There was a large camp at Annat, now used as a caravan site.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Robert Burns Seat Birks of Aberfeldy

Tour Scotland photograph of Robert Burns seat at the Birks of Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland. Robert Burns wrote the song, " The Birks Of Aberfeldy " in late August 1787, during a visit to the Birks of Aberfeldy, then known as the Den of Moness. Legend has it that Burns wrote the song after resting in a natural seat on the rock, just at the side of the Birks. This natural seat is well known and a plaque now exists at the exact spot where Burns was inspired to write the ballad.

Now simmer blinks on flow'ry braes,
And o'er the crystal streamlet plays,
Come, let us spend the lightsome days
In the birks of Aberfeldie!

(Chorus)
Bonnie lassie, will ye go,
will ye go, will ye go,
Bonnie lassie, will ye go
To the birks of Aberfeldie?

The little birdies blithely sing,
While o'er their heads the hazels hing;
Or lightly flit on wanton wing
In the birks of Aberfeldie!

The braes ascend like lofty wa's,
The foaming stream, deep-roaring, fa's,
O'er-hung wi'fragrant spreading shaws,
The birks of Aberfeldie.

The hoary cliffs are crown'd wi'flowers,
White o'er the linns the burnie pours,
And, rising, weets wi' misty showers
The birks of Aberfeldie.

Let Fortune's gifts at random flee,
They ne'er shall draw a wish frae me,
Supremely blest wi' love and thee
In the birks of Aberfeldie.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Haggis Neeps and Tatties

Tour Scotland photograph of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties this evening in Scone, Perthshire, Scotland. Had an excellent plate of traditional fare this evening from friends in Scone.

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Perthshire is at the very heart of Scotland and one of the most popular regions for visitors, offering a variety of Highland and Lowland landscapes with some of the most scenic and accessible countryside for shorter walks as well as evidence of its rich history at every turn. Perthshire 40 Town and Country Walks features traditional tourist hubs, such as Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Killin, with its historical connections to the county, as well as countryside around Blairgowrie, Crieff and Aberfeldy, finishing up at the Fair City of Perth and nearby Kinross. Perthshire: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Old Photograph Interior Robert Burns Cottage Alloway Scotland

Old photograph of the interior of Robert Burns Cottage, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland.



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Tour Scotland Video Highland Cows North Fife

Tour Scotland video of Highlands Cows at lunch near St Andrews in North Fife, Scotland. Highland cattle are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long wavy coats that are coloured black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver (looks white but with a black nose) or dun, and they are raised primarily for their meat. They originated in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD.

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Tour Scotland Video Robert Burns Event St Andrews Castle Fife

Tour Scotland video of a Robert Burns Event at St Andrews Castle, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. A video of Karen Nichols and Niall M. Robertson giving their presentation called; Robert Burns and Jean Armour the Bard and the woman in his life; illustrated by tales, songs and poems. Jean Armour, born 25 February 1765, died 26 March 1834, also known as the " Belle of Mauchline ", was the wife of the poet Robert Burns. She inspired many of his poems and bore him nine children, three of whom survived into adulthood. Jean was born in Mauchline, Ayrshire in 1765, she was second oldest of the eleven children of stonemason James Armour and Mary Smith Armour. She met Robert Burns on a drying green in Mauchline around 1784 when she chased his dog away from her laundry. According to Armour's testimony in 1827, she met Burns again at a local dance and they subsequently " fell acquainted ".

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Photograph Holiday House Culzean Scotland

Photograph of a holiday house by Culzean, Ayrshire, Scotland. This spacious detached farmhouse in 8 acres has uninterrupted views over the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran, with woodland walks from the door. In the heart of Robert Burns country and on the doorstep of Culzean Castle and Country Park NT, it is close to the Ayrshire Coastal Path, 100 miles of fine panoramic coastline. Ayrshire has villages, beaches, rocky coves to explore; inland is walking, cycling, riding, fishing and golf. Kirkoswald village 1½ miles with shop, restaurant and pub. Living room with open fire, sofa bed (for alternative sleeping) and wooden floor. Sitting room with open fire and TV. Dining hall. Well-equipped kitchen with slate floor. Double bedroom. Shower room with tiled floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with wooden floor. Shower room with tiled floor. Sea views throughout. Holiday House Culzean Ayrshire Scotland

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Tour Scotland Holiday Cottage Recommendation Alloway Ayrshire

Tour Scotland holiday cottage recommendation in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland. Located in the heart of Robert Burns country with the poet’s birth place at Burns Cottage just a 5 minute stroll away, this detached holiday cottage has been beautifully furnished in keeeping with its age. Set within the delightful conservation village of Alloway, the property is just a short walk from the ‘auld kirk and brig o’ doon’, the Tam O’ Shanter Experience Visitor Centre and superb riverside hotel offering traditional Scottish hospitality. Culzean Castle, the scenic coast and islands, country and seaside walks, river fishing and over 40 excellent golf courses are on the doorstep. Glasgow and Prestwick airports within an hour’s drive. Shops 800 yards. Holiday Cottage Alloway Ayrshire Scotland

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