Tour Scotland Video Main Hall Castle Campbell Dollar
Old Tour Scotland video of the main hall in Castle Campbell in Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The tower house was built in the late fifteenth century and was called Castle Gloom until 1489 when it was renamed Castle Campbell.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendation Achiltibuie Highlands
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Achiltibuie near Ullapool, Scotland.
Diabaig Cottage has been fully refurbished and recently extended to include a large sun lounge with wood burning stove to make the most of those stunning south facing views. The cottage sleeps up to six people, offering high quality and very comfortable self-catering accommodation for couples and families alike.The cottage is located in one of the most spectacular landscapes in Scotland, isolated sandy beaches, dramatic mountains and rugged coastlines, accessed by a winding single track road, and providing a fantastic opportunity to enjoy many outdoor pursuits, endless long walks, challenging and accessible climbing, kayaking, mountain biking or the opportunity to relax and get away from it all in a private and tranquil setting to enjoy the plentiful wildlife from the comfort of the cottage. Despite the private location the cottage is within walking distance of Achiltibuie's well stocked village shop, the Summer Isles Hotel and bar and the local gallery and café. It also has immediate access to the beach and coastal path from out with the fully enclosed garden.
Greenhill is a traditional crofting house extended in the 1920's to make a comfortable family home. Set in private grounds with magnificent views out towards the Summer Isles. The house is traditionally furnished and has direct access across the croft to the sea. Achiltibuie is a beautifully remote village on the Coigach peninsula.
Conival has one of the best locations in the area, this spacious and modern property commands stunning panoramic sea and island views and is ideal for a large group or for semi-independent use by two families holidaying together. It has a very well equipped kitchen and large extremely comfortable living room with the gaze-compelling sea always in sight. Large sliding glass doors open out to a natural stone-clad patio area. It further enjoys a first floor sitting room and kitchen, also with large glass doors opening onto a balcony, again with the sea view, and boasts a garden which leads to heather clad moorland and the coast beyond). Just 3 miles from Achiltibuie, it lies on the Coigach Peninsula, with excellent walking around coastal paths or to the huge Ben More Coigach.
Quinag is a luxurious contemporary holiday house located in Achiltibuie on the Coigach peninsula in the in the North-West Highlands Geopark with a mountain backdrop of Connmheall and Ben Mor Coigach and with South West facing views over the Summer Isles, Loch Broom and the mountains of Wester Ross beyond. The house has one of the best locations in the area and is ideally situated to enjoy all the attractions that draw visitors to the Coigach peninsula and from here you can take part in all the activities the area has to offer. The area is renowned for its primeval unspoilt landscape, improbable mountains, rugged coastline and enticing Summer Isles. Newly built on the site of an old church, Quinag is finished and furnished to a very high standard. It retains echoes of its origins with a double height ceiling over the living room and a gallery area over the dining area, all of which have sea views over to the Summer Isles. The house furnished in a contemporary style, with wood flooring and rugs.The open plan living and dining area with large wood burning stove is the heart of the house which is well insulated and is a cosy retreat from the occasional wild Wester Ross weather!The double height spacious living area has three sofas around the wood burning stove. There is Wi-Fi, internet TV, a DVD player and a radio/IPOD player. The dining area seats 8. The gallery above the dining area also has a TV, DVD player and large L-shaped sofa/sofabed.You will also find many extras here that you wouldn't normally expect in a holiday rental such as original artwork on the walls, an extensive DVD library, local hill walking guides, OS maps and other books covering subjects of local interest. Quinag can accommodate 8 people. There are three double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. There is also the possibility to accommodate up to 2 further people in the gallery area by agreement. The layout of the house makes it ideal for a large group.The contemporary kitchen off the living room is well equipped, with electric oven and induction hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dish washer. There is also a microwave, toaster, kettle and espresso machine.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendation Invermoriston Highlands
Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendation in Invermoriston, in the Highlands Of Scotland.
Glen Croft Cottage is a detached, stone cottage situated on a small holiday park, on the outskirts of the village of Invermoriston, a ten minute walk to Loch Ness. This single-storey cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one twin, as well as a bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen with breakfast area and a sitting room with dining area and electric fire. Outside, there is ample off road parking and a side lawn garden with patio, furniture and barbecue. The small village of Invermoriston is situated within walking distance of Loch Ness. There are many walks in the area, and the River Moriston, the Glenurquhart Castle and the Great Glen Water Park are close by. Also within driving distance is the city of Inverness.
Glen Croft is a detached stone crofters cottage in a private and peaceful location on a small holiday park, half a mile from Loch Ness on the outskirts of the village of Invermoriston in the magnificent Highlands of Scotland. The cottage is on one level and consists of a double and twin bedrooms and a bathroom, along with a sitting/dining room, which has a homely atmosphere. It has a large fitted kitchen with breakfast area, with door to access to a private side patio. The views from the garden are widespread and breathtaking. Just a short walk from this cottage is the village of invermoriston across River Moriston with its Thomas Telford bridge. There is a games room with dartboard and pool table, on the park and laundry. The village of Invermoriston itself has a friendly local inn providing good pub food, as well as many events including ceilidh evenings in the village hall. The ruins of Glenurquhart Castle are close by, or stroll along the Caledonian Canal, which runs to Fort Augustus. Invermoriston is a perfect base for a holiday as you can easily enjoy a day trip to the west and cross the bridge to Skye, head to Drumnadrochit to the north or journey east into the city of Inverness. Also a trip to this part of Scotland isn't complete without visiting Loch Ness, you may even catch a glimpse of Nessie, the monster. Mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, cruises to spot dolphins or Nessie; whatever you wish to do, this Highland cottage is the perfect base and ensures an unforgettable holiday for all.
The Granary sits in a fifty acre estate on the shores of mystical Loch Ness. A perfect setting for either a restful holiday or an action packed time. Boat trips, bike hire, fishing and bagging Munros, castles and distilleries are all within an easy drive. The well kept grounds offer walks to the Loch, a wee boat to potter on the pond, a summer house to sit and read or meditate. The village of Invermoriston provides a hotel restaurant and bar and a seasonal café, but is close to Fort Augustus with its many restaurants and cafes. The lounge upstairs has comfortable seating in 2 areas, a quiet space and a family setting. The master bedroom offers a bathroom en-suite with 2 showers. The family bedroom downstairs has 2 bunk beds and a double bed has a separate wet room and toilet. The fully equipped kitchen has a Rangemaster stove, gas and electric, dishwasher, microwave and fridge. Laundry facilities available.
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Tour Scotland Self Catering Holiday Cottage Recommendations Leven Fife
Tour Scotland holiday cottage recommendation in Leven near the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.
Wiewfoth Cottage comfortably sleeps 2 people in the double bedroom with a double sofa bed in the lounge for a extra adult or 2 children. Situated a short walk from the sandy beach with shops and restaurants within minutes, this delightful single-storey detached holiday cottage is tastefully furnished and provides a cosy base from which to explore the surrounding area. Fife offers wonderful shorelines, historic buildings and pretty fishing villages renowned for whitewash and red-pantiled roofs. The Fife Coastal Path runs for 80 miles, with many wonderful walks. Why not amble along the coast to Lower Largo, the home of Robinson Crusoe, and enjoy lunch in the Crusoe Hotel. Ideal for golfers, Leven is home to the championship course at Leven Links, used on several occasions as a qualifying course for the British Open. St Andrews famous Old Golf Course is approx 20 miles away. The historic city of Edinburgh with its breathtaking castle, Glasgow and Perth, Perthshire, are all within easy reach.
Rockville is a semi detached cottage on the beach front in Leven, Fife. The cottage has one king size double bedroom on the first floor with an en-suite shower room, while the rest of the property is set on the ground floor. With two more twin bedrooms and a family bathroom the property can sleep up to six people. There is a kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room with a warming gas fire. Underneath the property in a garage there is a pool table and a small gym while outside you will find off road parking for one car with additional roadside parking, lockable bike storage and a patio with furniture. Rockville is a wonderful base in Leven, perfect for exploring the east coast of Fife.
Ewing Bank is perfect for golf lovers with Leven Thistle Golf Club immediately opposite leading to Leven Links Golf Course and Leven Links Golf Society. The Golf Course itself is a par 71, 18 hole course which has been used 5 times to host the qualifiers for The Open at St Andrews. Ewing Bank Cottage has an access key to The Thistle Golf Club which has a bar & restaurant. The cottage is also well placed for access to Leven Beach & Promenade with amusements, skate park and adventure playground only 200 metres away. Leven Bowling Club can be found next to the golf course. The beach is on the Fife coastal path and has beautiful golden sands to explore. The town centre shopping is 500 metres away where a large variety of major shops and specialist stores can be found, along with a few bars & eateries. There are a wide variety of take-away outlets to suit all tastes. The bus station is located at the end of the High Street and from there you will find a regular bus service to the East Neuk, St Andrews, Dundee, Perth, Perthshire, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline and Edinburgh and Glasgow etc. Letham Glen is perfect for a walk & picnic as is The Festival Gardens and Leven also has its own Kino Cinema should you fancy a movie. Leven is a perfect central location for exploring the East of Scotland, yet has enough on the doorstep to keep you entertained should you just fancy somewhere to kick back and relax.
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Old Photographs Conon Bridge Scotland
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