Buachaille Etive Mor is the iconic mountain in the heart of the Highlands. The mountain has a distinctive pyramid shape and is visible from the main road up towards Glencoe . The waterfall on the River Coupall running in front of the mountain makes a great scene for some stunning…
Photo tours of the Highlands for visitors from China
As the first direct flight from China smoothly landed in Edinburgh, Scotland the new visitors must be asking themselves where they should visit . The amazing scenery of the Highlands of Scotland should be at the top of their list . Photo tours of the Highlands can be booked online…
Doune Castle Game of Thrones Castle in Scotland – Winterfell
Doune Castle was built in 1400 for the first Duke of Albany and provides the setting for Winterfell in Game of Thrones and Monty Python’s Holy Grail. Visit Doune Castle on a unique private tour of the Game of Thrones Castle in Scotland – Winterfell . Phone 07305-294773 for more details…
The Ross fountain at Edinburgh Castle
Work to renovate the historic Ross Fountain was completed this afternoon as the last statue was crane-lifted into place. A mainstay in West Princes Street Gardens for more than 140 years, the A-listed Edinburgh landmark has been undergoing a £1.9m restoration since last July. The statue at the top of…
Doune Castle pictures
Doune Castle was built in 1400 for the first Duke of Albany and provides the setting for Castle Leoch in Outlander . It was also the set for Winterfell in Game of Thrones and Monty Python’s Holy Grail. Visit Doune Castle on a unique private tour of Outlander film locations .…
Edinburgh Castle pictures
Edinburgh Castle remains the most popular visitor attraction in Scotland according to figures released by Historic Scotland . All saw a rise in visitors over the year before.The main reason for the increase is the fact that the weak pound made Scotland an attractive holiday destination for Europeans. Edinburgh…
Lallybroch / Midhope Castle Outlander tours
Midhope Castle, a 16th-century tower house, is used as Lallybroch (also known as Broch Tuarach) in Outlander . Left to Jamie by his parents, Brian and Ellen, Lallybroch is also home to Jamie’s sister, Jenny, her husband Ian Murray and their children. With Lallybroch being an important part of the…
Outlander film location tours in Scotland
Outlander film location tours Filming is currently under way for series four of Outlander . Most of the filming has taken place in locations around Scotland . We have identified 11 separate locations where filming has taken place . Can you add any more to our list ? Go to…
Almond Castle video
Just over 300 metres north of Muiravonside Church are the remains of Almond Castle. The tower castle is in the middle of a derelict site which has been marked for development . The tractors have moved in but it is not clear what the plan is for the site .…
Drummond Castle pictures , Outlander castle tours
Scottish castle doubles for magnificent Palace of Versailles gardens One of Scotland’s most famous gardens was transformed in to the stunning backdrop for the Palace of Versailles. DRUMMOND CASTLE Drummond Castle Gardens, Perthshire, doubles as the palace of Versailles in the series Outlander. Drummond Castle Gardens, near Crieff, Perthshire, doubles…