Tour Scotland Photographs Church of the Holy Rude Stirling

Tour Scotland photograph of the Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling, Scotland. The Church of the Holy Rude is the second oldest building in Stirling, after Stirling Castle. The church was founded in 1129 during the reign of David I, 1124 to 1153, as the parish church of Stirling. Nothing of the original structure now remains due to a fire. Construction on the new nave was underway by 1414, and based on the heraldry the vault of the nave was completed between 1440 and 1480. Work on the chancel did not commence until 1507 and completed around 1530 which was when the west tower was also extended to its current height. King James VI was crowned King of Scots on 29 July 1567; John Knox performed the ceremony. This makes the Church of the Holy Rude and Westminster Abbey the only churches in Britain still in use to this day that have been the sites of coronations.


Tour Scotland photograph of the Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Ben Lomond Loch Lomond

Tour Scotland photograph of Ben Lomond is a distinctive mountain in the Scottish Highlands. Situated on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond, it is the most southerly of the Munros. Ben Lomond lies within the Ben Lomond National Memorial Park and the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.



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Tour Scotland Video Castle Foulis

Tour Scotland travel video of Castle Foulis, on ancestry, genealogy, history visit and trip to the parish of Kiltearn, about 1.5 miles southwest of the village of Evanton in the Highland area of northern Scotland. The castle has been the seat of the Clan Munro for over eight hundred years. During the 11th century, the clan chief was given the castle and Foulis lands as a reward from the Earl of Ross for defeating Viking invaders.

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Tour Scotland Video Rainy Night Perth

Tour Scotland video of a rainy night in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Shot this wee video on part of my late night walk tonight by the River Tay in Perth at 11pm.

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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 Photograph Stone Coffins St Andrews Cathedral

Tour Scotland photograph of old stone coffins in the graveyard of St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. Two of my tour guests having a wee rest in the grounds of the ruined cathedral. Stone coffins, now exposed, in which the most important officers of the priory might have been buried.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Entrance St Andrews Castle

Tour Scotland photograph of the entrance to St Andrews Castle, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. There has been a castle standing at the site since the times of Bishop Roger, 1189 to 1202, son of the Earl of Leicester. It housed the burgh’s wealthy and powerful bishops while St Andrews served as the ecclesiastical centre of Scotland during the years before the Protestant Reformation.



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Tour Scotland Photographs Neist Point Isle Of Skye

Tour Scotland photograph of Neist Point, Isle Of Skye, Scotland. Neist Point is the most westerly point on the Duirinish peninsula on the Isle of Skye. It projects into The Minch and provides a popular walk and viewpoint. Neist Point Lighthouse, designed by David Alan Stevenson, was first lit on 1 November 1909. David was born on 21 July 1854 the son of David Stevenson and his wife, Elizabeth Mackay. His early years were spent at their home at 8 Forth Street in the eastern section of the New Town in Edinburgh. He was part of the famous Stevenson family of lighthouse engineers, including his brother, Charles Stevenson, uncle Thomas Stevenson, and grandfather, Robert Stevenson. His cousin was the author, Robert Louis Stevenson. He was educated at Edinburgh Academy and then Edinburgh University. He retired aged 83 in March 1938. Stevenson died at his home, " Troqueer " in the Kingsknowe area of Edinburgh on 11 April 1938. He is buried in Dean Cemetery.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Ardnamurchan Lighthouse

Tour Scotland photograph of Ardnamurchan Lighthouse. At the most westerly point on the British mainland, Ardnamurchan Lighthouse has been guiding ships safely through the waters off Scotland’s west coast since 1849. The Ardnamurchan Peninsula lies due west of Fort William in the West Highlands of Scotland. Its southern coast runs alongside Loch Sunart and the Sound of Mull. The northern coast looks towards the Hebridean islands of Skye, Muck, Eigg and Rhum. The coastlines meet at Ardnamurchan Point, the most westerly point on the British mainland.



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Tour Scotland Video Stormy Weather February 3rd

Tour Scotland video of stormy, rainy weather, this afternoon in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Shot this video by the River Tay this afternoon at 4pm.

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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 Photograph Rain Clouds St Andrews Castle

Tour Scotland photograph of rain clouds over St Andrews Castle, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. Bright sunshine on the front of the castle with rain clouds approaching from the North Sea.

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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 Rainbow February 2nd

Tour Scotland photograph of a rainbow at lunchtime today just outside, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Stained Glass St Gile's Cathedral

Tour Scotland photograph of stained glass windows in St Gile's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Approaching Storm Perth

Tour Scotland photograph of an approaching storm at 4pm this afternoon just outside, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.


Tour Scotland photograph of an approaching storm at 4pm this afternoon just outside, Perth, 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 Photograph Murrayshall House Hotel Cocktail Bar

Tour Scotland photograph of the cocktail bar at Murrayshall House Hotel just outside, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. I was teaching social media in this location yesterday. Surrounded by two 18 hole golf courses, set in 350 acres of beautiful park and woodland populated by deer, hare and wild birds, the historic Murrayshall House overlooked by spectacular mountains is within reach of both the diverse city of Perth and mile upon mile of beautiful Perthshire countryside.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Sunset February 1st

Tour Scotland photograph of sunset after rain just outside, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Sunshine followed by periods of heavy rain today in Perthshire.


Tour Scotland photograph of sunset after rain just outside, Perth, 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 Holiday Apartment Recommendation Cellardyke East Neuk Of Fife

Tour Scotland self catering holiday apartments recommendation in Cellardyke, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.

Fairhaven Apartment makes everything appealing, clean lines, bright with a traditional twist reflecting the coastal way of life. The apartment is first floor with private entrance and parking. An optional safety gate is fitted at the top of the stairs for the safety of small guests. Two bedrooms, with one en-suite, mean four can be comfortably accommodated, set-up with any combination of twins or superkings. An extra couple of guests is no problem with a quality sprung sofa bed able to sleep another two. A contemporary kitchen is fully fitted for meals in or snacks, but the beautiful oak table in the lounge/diner is the focal point to gather round with a bottle of wine and friends. Quality leather sofas are the place for chat, laughter, coffee, drinks or TV. Beautiful oak floors throughout are a touch of luxury we are sure you'll love.

Sea View has a large, sunny, open plan kitchen/lounge/dining area with sea views, dining seating for 4 people, together with Freeview, DVD player, i-Pod speaker system, WIFI and an electric log effect fire. Kitchen includes fridge freezer, electric hob and oven and microwave. Bathroom suite with over bath shower. One king bedroom, with original shutters to the front of the property. There is a TV and DVD player in this bedroom. One twin bedroom to the rear of the property. Bed linen and towels are provided for all guests. An iron and ironing board is provided. A large selection of books, DVD's board games, jigsaws and a Nintendo Wii are also available.



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Photograph Holiday Apartment Pittenweem Scotland

Tour Scotland self catering holiday cottage recommendations in Pittenweem in the East Neuk Of Fife, Scotland.

Driftwood Cottage is a traditional fishermans house which has been totally refurbished to provide an ideal getaway for visitors to experience the beauty and history of the East Neuk of Fife and surrounding areas.The cottage has been delightfully designed with superior finishes and detailing with a secluded private garden and is just right for family and friends to relax and catch up with a glass of wine gazing into the cosy wood burning stove. The cottage boasts 3 generous bedrooms, 2 of which have sofa beds, so parties of 10 can sleep comfortably, there is a large fully equipped kitchen with all mod cons and an open living space which is the focal point of the house.

Seaglass Cottage. Modern yet cosy self catering cottage in the heart of a beautiful picturesque fishing village. Offers something for all ages in an area where you can do as much or as little as you want. Games room, wood burning fire, free wi-fi, bbq, garden and a minutes walk to all local amenities and attractions.

Sea Vista enjoys a central location in the fishing village of Pittenweem, this beautifully refurbished two bedroom home is finished to an exceptionally high standard. The East Neuk of Fife is a highly sought after holiday destination, and this property is the ideal location for a relaxing break or active holiday alike. Laid out over three storeys with sea views from the upper levels, 59 High Street has been lovingly restored with attention paid to even the smallest of details. Retaining character whilst offering comfort and quality, this well appointed and equipped house is a home from home. Surrounded by quaint villages and a short drive from St Andrews, there are many ways to spend your days in the East Neuk.

The Cooperage is a brand new cottage 5 minutes walk from the Historic Harbour and an ideal getaway for visitors to experience the beauty and history of the East Neuk of Fife and it's surrounding areas.The cottage has been delightfully designed with superior finishes and detailing, with a secluded private garden and parking facilities.The cottage boasts two generous bedrooms 1 double & 1 twin and sleeps 4 very comfortably.There is a modern fully equipped kitchen with all the mod cons and an open living/dining area with tri-folding door to the private garden, which gives a light and airy feel to the living space It has 2 bathrooms 1 of which is ensuite with separate shower in the master bedroom and a family bathroom on the ground floor has a full size bath, sink & WC.

Seacrest is a luxurious flat overlooking the scenic harbour village of Pittenweem. Seacrest offers stunning sea views over the Firth of Forth and across the water to North Berwick and Edinburgh. 20 minutes from St Andrews this is the perfect location for people who enjoy a holiday by the sea. A two bedroom flat, one bathroom and one master en-suite shower room, kitchen, dining area and living room where you can sit and admire the breathtaking views. Bedroom 1 has a queen size double bed, Bedroom 2 has two single beds and there is a double sofa bed in the main living area. The main living area has balcony doors that are waiting to be opened to check out the view of Anstruther to the left or St Monans to the right. Seacrest has a shared garden where you can relax.



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Tour Scotland Holiday Apartment Recommendations St Andrews Fife

Tour Scotland self catering holiday apartment recommendation in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

Queens Gardens is situated in the heart of historic St Andrews with its numerous golf courses, university, wonderful beaches and coastal walks. This newly renovated apartment is on the second floor of traditional Victorian terrace. The apartment has been refurbished to a very high order with no detail overlooked and there are quality fittings and furnishings throughout. The property boasts a bright and spacious lounge with a fully integrated kitchen that includes quality appliances., There is also a full sky sports package and free WI-FI. The sleeping accommodation is flexible with both bedrooms being able to be king-size doubles or twin rooms, there is a luxurious family bathroom with large bath and shower.
There is free on-street parking outside the property

Alexandra Place is situated in the heart of St Andrews and within a five minute walk to the Famous Old Golf Course. This apartment forms the basement of a traditional sand stone Victorian house. The property has its own main door and a fully enclosed garden to the back of the property. The apartment has been recently refurbished to a very high order with no detail overlooked and there are quality fittings and furnishings throughout. The property boasts an open plan bright and spacious lounge with fully fitted kitchen, there are two double bedrooms, and a stylish modern family bathroom. The town centre with all that St. Andrews has to offer is right on your doorstep. The medieval town of St Andrews offers a lot more than golf itself, with its historic buildings, university, colourful boutique shops, bars and restaurants, not to mention its magnificent award winning beaches, the town is a virtual treasure trove of attractions for tourists of all ages. If you want to experience St Andrews in quality and style then this property offers a unique opportunity for families and golfers alike.

North Street one bedroom apartment in the heart of St Andrews, this compact cottage style property is over 150 years old. Brimming with character this beautifully renovated well appointed flat occupies an enviable position a short stroll from the 18th green of the famous Old Course and next to all of the town's amentiies.



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Tour Scotland Photograph Highland Cows Perthshire

Tour Scotland photograph of highland cows being herded by a Land Rover in Perthshire, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph Rain Clouds Dunkeld Perthshire

Tour Scotland photograph of rain clouds over Dunkeld, 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 Photograph Rain Clouds Cathedral St Andrews

Tour Scotland photograph of rain clouds over St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

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Its ecclesiastical significance dates as far back as the fourth century, when St Regulus is claimed to have brought the relics of the saint there; its cultural importance dates from the early fifteenth century, when the world famous university was founded there. More recently, since the seventeenth century, it has been well known as a centre for golf. This selection of short stories and essays is a wonderful literary celebration of this historic and venerable city which explore the multiple facets of its life and history. It includes contributions from a wide range of authors, including A.L. Kennedy, Robert Fergusson, Alastair Reid, Ian Rankin, Samuel Johnson, Robert Burns, Don Paterson, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edwin Morgan, Hugh MacDiarmid, Willa Muir, Douglas Dunn, Anna Crowe, Meagan Delahunt, Seamus Heaney, Rudyard Kipling, Kathleen Jamie, Liz Lochhead, J.M. Barrie, Meg Bateman and Homer. The Book of St Andrews.

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 Ansruther Tom Weir Video

Tour Scotland Ansruther Tom Weir Video. Tom Weir visited Anstruther, where I was raised in Scotland, in 1978. Locally it is known as Anster, as you will hear on the video. I am very proud to have been raised in this traditional Scottish fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, sadly, the fishing industry is long gone. This video was made by Thomas Weir MBE, better known as Tom (December 29, 1914 - July 6, 2006) who was a Scottish climber, author and broadcaster. He was best known for his long-running television series Weir's Way.

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Tour Scotland Photographs January

Tour Scotland photographs January. A selection of my photographs from the month of January. Highland Cows, Curling, St Andrews, Perth, East Neuk of Fife, Balhousie Castle, Gleneagles, Edinburgh Castle, River Tay, Scottish Hills, Scottish Churches, Sunset.

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Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on the ultimate journey around Scotland. Travelling county by county, this irresistible miscellany unearths the enthralling stories, firsts, birthplaces, legends and inventions that shape the country's rich and majestic history. To uncover the spellbinding tales that lie hidden within Scotland's wild and romantic shores, to experience what inspired the country's powerful literature and towering castles, and to tread in the footsteps of her villains and victors, is to capture the spirit of this fascinating country and bring every place you visit to life. You will discover the story of the original 'sweetheart', John Balliol, whose embalmed heart is buried beside his devoted wife Devorgilla at Sweetheart Abbey in Kirkcudbrightshire. In Aberdeen you will find the only granite cathedral in the world. And you will hear the haunting echo of the Bear Gates of Traquair House in Peeblesshire were slammed shut when Bonnie Prince Charlie left Scotland in 1746 – legend has it that they will never be re-opened until a Stuart King once more sits on the throne. This beautifully illustrated treasure trove of a book is the perfect gift, and will act as an eye-opening guide to thrilling, alluring and ever-bewitching Scotland. I Never Knew That About Scotland.

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).