Tour Scotland Isle Of Skye Slideshow

Tour Scotland Isle Of Skye Slideshow.

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The Isle of Skye, or Ant-Eilean Sgitheanach in its native Gaelic tongue, occupies an almost mythical place in the minds of many Scots. Romantic castles, magnificent seascapes, the alpine peaks of the Cuillin Ridge, marching pipe bands, scattered white crofters' cottages and a bloody history; the island has all these and more. This book features 40 moderate walks that take in much of this celebrated landscape, but reveal hidden gems too. In spite of its popularity Skye is still rich in undiscovered treasures, from coastal caves and arches, ruined villages cruelly cleared of their inhabitants, to fossilised dinosaur footprints and a rich array of wildlife. Written by Skye residents Paul and Helen Webster, these walks will reveal both the wild and gentler sides of this dramatic landscape. Isle of Skye: 40 Coast and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains).

Tour Scotland Loch Lomond Slideshow

Tour Scotland Loch Lomond Slideshow.

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Walking and rambling throughout the large area of the magnificent Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. This volume details 60 varied walks to the east of Loch Lomond, from Drymen and Loch Lomond to Aberfoyle and Inversnaid, The Trossachs, Callander and Strathyre, Lochearnhead & Balquhidder and extending north to Killin & Glen Dochart. This is the first and most comprehensive walkers' guidebook to cover the entire 1865 sq km sized Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park; an area within an hours' reach of 70 per cent of Scotland's population and also readily accessible to those travelling from further afield, as well as a popular short break and holiday destination. Each book in this two-volume series, details 60 varied and appealing walks from scenic lochside and woodland rambles to a balanced mix of hill walks to many of the viewpoints and hilltops throughout the Park. This title is ideal for both the first time visitor and those seeking to fully explore this wonderful area. As well as covering popular walks there are also many walks that have never been described before. Well illustrated with detailed maps of each walk and more than 200 inspirational colour photographs. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park: East v. 2.

Tour Scotland Photograph Sunbathing Seal

Tour Scotland photograph of a sunbathing Seal near Island of Mull, Scotland. Seals spend most of the time at sea, and might swim thousands of miles during their lives in search of food. They come ashore for three reasons: to breed, to moult, and to rest between fishing expeditions. There are several areas in particular in Scotland where seals congregate each year to breed and to moult. The most important of these include the Orkney and, to a lesser degree, the Shetland Islands, the Hebrides, including North Rona, and the Monach Isles, which is the second largest breeding colony of grey seals in the world. Seals are also born at some sites on the Scottish mainland each year, for example at the sea caves around Helmsdale and at Loch Eriboll.



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Old Photograph Mountains Isle Of Skye Scotland

Old photograph of the mountains of the Isle Of Skye, from Clach Glas, Scotland. Clach Glas is a mountain on the Black Cuillin of Skye, and the name translates as The Grey Stone.

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Old Photograph Crofting Isle Of Skye Scotland

Old photograph of Crofting on the Isle Of Skye, Scotland. Crofting is a form of land tenure and small scale food production particular to the Scottish Highlands and the islands of Scotland. Individual crofts are established on the better land, and a large area of poorer quality hill ground is shared by all the crofters of the township for grazing of their livestock.



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