The best day trips from Edinburgh (Scotland)
The very best day trips from Edinburgh by train or bus: there's no need to rent a car to see some Scotland! Whether you've planned a long or a short trip to Scotland, there's a good chance you can add at least a few hours by train or bus to your itinerary to explore the Scottish countryside or an amazing castle. Some of the Scotland day tours you can find on the blog are absolutely easy to plan on your own, and can be a budget option as well, especially if you're looking to stay off the beaten track!
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Things to See and Do in and around Loch Lomond
Discover Helensburgh's Charles Rennie Mackintosh architectural and design masterpiece The Hill House, be wowed by Clydebank's Titan Crane, step back into history at Dumbarton Castle and find more fascinating facts at the Scottish Maritime Museum. Learn about the natural history and heritage of Ben Lomond and get an insight into the beauty and craftsmanship of ceramics created at Mansefield Studios, Arrochar, inspired by the local landscape. Find out more at
Places to see in ( Dornoch - UK )
Places to see in ( Dornoch - UK )
Dornoch is a town and seaside resort, and former Royal burgh in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies on the north shore of the Dornoch Firth, near to where it opens into the Moray Firth to the east. The town is within the Highland local government council area, and within the county of Sutherland.
The name 'Dornoch' is derived from the Gaelic for 'pebbly place', suggesting that the area contained pebbles the size of a fist (dorn) which could therefore be used as weapons. Dornoch has the thirteenth-century Dornoch Cathedral, the Old Town Jail, and the previous Bishop's Palace which is now the well-known hotel, Dornoch Castle and a notable golf course, the Royal Dornoch Golf Club, named the 5th best golf course outside the United States in 2005 by Golf Digest magazine.
It is also notable as the last place a witch was burnt in Scotland. Her name was Janet Horne; she was tried and condemned to death in 1727. There is a stone, the Witch's Stone, commemorating her death, inscribed with the year 1722. The golf course designer Donald Ross began his career as a greenkeeper on the Royal Dornoch links. The golf course is next to the award-winning blue flag beach.
Dornoch used to be connected to the main railway network at The Mound via a light railway. The railway was opened on 2 June 1902. Stations on the line were Dornoch, Embo, Skelbo, Cambusavie Halt and The Mound Junction. The stations were shut on 13 June 1960. Dornoch was a parliamentary burgh, combined with Dingwall, Kirkwall, Tain and Wick in the Northern Burghs constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1708 to 1801 and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1918. Cromarty was added to the list in 1832.
( Dornoch - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Dornoch . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Dornoch - UK
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Exploring Inveraray, Scotland
Running tour of the incredibly picturesque town of Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It sits jutting out on the western shore of Loch Fyne.
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11 Things You Didn't Know About STATEN ISLAND
11 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT STATEN ISLAND
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Dunoon, Argyll & Bute, Scotland - Drive Through, Sandbank - Dunoon - Sandbank
Dunoon is the main town on the Cowal peninsula in the south of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is located on the western shore of the upper Firth of Clyde, to the south of the Holy Loch and to the north of Innellan. As well as forming part of the council area of Argyll and Bute.
The early history of Dunoon often revolves around two feuding clans: the Lamonts and the Campbells. Dunoon was a popular destination when travel by steamships was common around the Firth of Clyde; Glaswegians described this as going doon the watter. This diminished, and many holidaymakers started to go elsewhere as roads and railways improved and the popularity of overseas travel increased.
In 1961, during the height of the Cold War, Dunoon became a garrison town to the United States Navy. In 1992, shortly after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, they closed their Holy Loch base in Sandbank, and neighbouring Dunoon suffered an economic downturn. Since the base's closure, the town and surrounding area are again turning to tourism, marketing to outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife lovers, as well as promoting festivals and competitions. The largest annual event held in the town is the Cowal Highland Gathering, which has been held since 1894. The Royal National Mòd has been also been held in the town.
Dunoon Castle was built on a small, partly artificial, conical hill beside the Firth of Clyde in the 12th century, of which low walls remain. It eventually became a royal castle with the Earls of Argyll (Campbells) as hereditary keepers, paying a nominal rent of a single red rose to the sovereign. Mary, Queen of Scots visited Dunoon Castle on 26 July 1563 and granted several charters during her visit.
In 1646 the Dunoon massacre of members of Clan Lamont by members of Clan Campbell took place. The castle was destroyed during Argyll's Rising, a rebellion in 1685 against James VII.
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UK's most remote station! Corrour on the West Highland Line offers hiking and dogs.
I first saw this station on the 1996 film Trainspotting, and realised I had to visit this place. It did take 27 years, but I make it. There were a few hiking trails, countless bogs and a coffee to die for. I also got to the bottom of the old signal box converted to rooms. I've noticed some people pronounce the location cor-oor, but the onboard announcement and the ticket inspector pronounced it cor-our, so I stuck with that.
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The Striding Arches of Cairnhead | Moniaive, Dumfries & Galloway, Cairnhead | Sculptures on Mountain
The Striding Arches are a spectacular sight, situated on the tops of hills around the abandoned village of Cairnhead, near Moniaive in the South of Scotland. Built by the landscape artist Andy Goldsworthy using locally sourced stone they represent the emigration of Scots to countries such as Canada, New Zealand and the United States.
‘The stone is a potent symbol of the Scots who went abroad, of the tremendous upheaval they made, or were forced to make, when they left Scotland... I would hope that collectively these arches are a celebration and monument to the Scottish people and the travels they have made, and that they will act as a connection between those who have left and those who have stayed here.’ - Andy Goldsworthy
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Come Explore Tarbert Castle With Us As Part Of Our Scottish Castles Series!
A trip to the Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Seafood Festival and an insight into the history of the 13th century ruins of Tarbert Castle. This video is part of our series of videos Castles of Scotland.
Our story
We are Irvine and Karen and we love to travel. We have had the travel bug since we met 43 years ago and have travelled extensively ever since.
We travelled around the world in 2017 taking in Dubai, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, California and Florida. We have many great memories of that trip.
The section in New Zealand was a tour of the South Island by camper van and it was an incredible trip. We started in the North of the South Island by touring the vineyards of the Marlborough region and tasting our favourite wine which is the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. We then travelled down the East Coast to Kaikoura where we did a Whale Watching tour before stopping off in Christchurch. Our journey then took us to the beautiful Queenstown and further West to the Fjord Land of Milford Sound which has got to be one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen. Once we reached Franz Joseph it was a helicopter ride to the the Franz Joseph Glacier which had us in awe and the spectacular drive through Arthur’s Pass completed what was an unforgettable trip around this beautiful country. The video series of our trip can be found on this YouTube channel.
We love to travel TOGETHER, as in our opinion it’s better to have SHARED memories than saying to each other “I wish you had seen this or that? or “If only you had been there” etc so our advice is always travel and do things TOGETHER and you will have so many SHARED memories.
After many holidays to the sunshine State we bought a villa in Florida in 2007 and had many more shared holidays with family and friends. We were very lucky to retire at 55 (me) and 52 (Karen) in 2015 and then started to spend 6 months per year living in our Florida home. We did this for 8 years before deciding that, after owning for 15 years, it was time to sell in 2023.
Our love of motorhoming started at a very young age (I was 20 and Karen 17) when we borrowed a small camper van from a friend and toured around the Highlands of Scotland, however it wasn’t until we retired in 2015 that we decided to buy our first motorhome a second hand Chausson Flash 10 which really gave us the bug. 3 years later we bought a brand new Mobilvetta K Yacht 85 and our love for motorhoming just grew deeper. After selling our house in Florida we decided it was time to buy our dream motorhome so went to the NEC and ordered a Carthago Chic C Line XL LE which is now known as Nessie due to being a monster and residing in Scotland. This van gives us everything we need in a motorhome, it’s very spacious, luxurious and has a massive amount of storage space which will be great for the European trips we have planned for the future.
Our first trip in Nessie was a tour around France which was incredible and the videos of that trip can be viewed on this YouTube channel also. The trip took us by ferry from Poole to Cherbourg where we visited the World War 2 museum and memorial at Utah Beach which was fabulous. We then travelled South through the Vendeé to Challans, La Rochelle and the île de Ré. Our next port of call was the beautiful Dordogne where we visited Monpazier, Chateau Naud, Chateau Beynac and the Lascaux Caves before we headed East to the Alps and the pretty towns of Annecy on Lake Annecy and Chamonix where we took the gondola to Aquille du Midi. After leaving Chamonix we headed North through Dijon to the Champagne region where we visited the Joseph Perrier Champagne house and Caves and sampled some of the beautiful champagne. This was a fantastic first trip in Nessie and we look forward to sharing future trips with you through this channel and hope you enjoy coming along with us.
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Reminiscence 2020 | Top 10 Places that I have visited in 2020 | Bengali Travel Vlog
2020 – a crazy year for us all. However, a whole year cannot be totally bad. There were indeed some positivity as well. Among all, travelling was severely impacted by 2020. However, it also provided us to explore our own local areas. I have also experienced the same and realised that we have gems in our own places / countries which we ignored while dreaming of world travel. Today’s video is about ten of my favourite places that I was lucky enough to visit. Most of them are in Scotland.
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00:00 - Disclaimer
00:34 - Introduction
01:38 - No 10. Montmarte, France
02:21 - No 9. Beinn Na Lap, Scotland
02:49 - No 8. Brugges, Belgium
03:15 - No 7. The Hermitage, Scotland
03:43 - No 6. Rouen, France
04:10 - No 5. Arrochar Alps, Scotland
04:36 - No 4. Applecross, Scotland
05:03 - No 3. Jacobite Steam Ride & Glenfinnan, Scotland
05:43 - No 2. Bow Fiddle Rock, Scotland
06:21 - No 1. Edinburgh, Scotland
07:07 - Reminiscence
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Cliffside picnic, steep descent, and a beach to ourselves - Amazing Travel????
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Tarbet Pier, Loch Lomond
Some views across Loch Lomond. We camped here overnight while waiting on the Waterbus across to Rowardennan in the morning.
Love Loch Lomond Nature & Wildlife
Loch Lomond & Clyde Sea Lochs are well known for their incredible natural beauty and environment, including a diverse range of woodland and fens:home to all kinds of birds, flowers, insects and plants, small mammals and more.
Watch our video to find out how you can enjoy and appreciate different kinds of wildlife and nature in one of Scotland's finest natural playgrounds, Loch Lomond.
He Refused to Go Into The Cave! - Rocky Mountain & The Seefins, Mourne Mountains
Rocky Mountain and The Seefins Out and back is an easy 5mile hike in the Mourne Mountains with two small hills and one small mountain. Part of my series of Best Hikes on the Mourne Mountains, check out the playlist for more!
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PS Waverley Trip to the Thames Estuary Forts
PS Waverley is the last seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world. Built in 1946, she sailed from Craigendoran on the Firth of Clyde to Arrochar on Loch Long until 1973. Bought by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, she has been restored to her 1947 appearance and now operates passenger excursions around the British coast. At the end of each season she cruises the Thames from Tower Pier to Essex and Kent coast towns.
The Maunsell Forts are armed towers built in the Thames estuary at the beginning of the Second World War as an anti-aircraft battery to help defend London. They were operated as army and navy forts, and named after their designer, Guy Maunsell. The forts were decommissioned in the late 1950s and later used for other activities including pirate radio broadcasting.
Fort Knock John is one of a series of Maunsell Navy Forts located in the Thames Estuary. It was constructed in 1942 and armed with two 3.75 guns and two 40mm Bofors guns. It takes the form of an iron gun platform mounted on two concrete pillars. The fort is now abandoned and in a poor state.
Steam Train Crossing Viaduct On Rannoch Moor On History Visit To The Highlands Of Scotland
Tour Scotland short 4K travel video clip of a steam train locomotive crossing a viaduct on Rannoch Moor on ancestry, genealogy, history visit to the Scottish Highlands, Britain, United Kingdom. The Rannoch Viaduct lies on the West Highland Railway Line and is 227 yards long. It comprises a lattice girder structure, which follows a gentle curve, supported by nine locally quarried granite piers. Given the boggy ground conditions, deep foundations were required to reach the boulder clay which lay beneath the peat. Like the rest of this railway, its construction was overseen by Sir Robert McAlpine, born 1847, died 1934, but the viaduct was designed by engineers Formans & McCall of Glasgow, built by Lucas & Aird of London, England, with steel work by Alexander Findlay & Co of Motherwell. This section of the line was opened in 1894. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome.
Anstruther - Drive Around - Fife, Scotland
Anstruther is a charming fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, along the Fife Coastal Path. It’s about an hour away from Edinburgh, Dundee, and Perth, and less than 15 minutes south of St Andrews. Anstruther is the largest in a string of pretty, old-fashioned fishing villages along the East Fife coast known as the East Neuk, and is especially known for its historical connection to the sea and the fishing way of life.
The town comprises two settlements, Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester, which are divided by a stream, the Dreel Burn. With a population of 3,500, it is the largest community on the Firth of Forth's north-shore coastline known as the East Neuk. To the east, it merges with the village of Cellardyke
Founded as a fishing village, Anstruther is home to the Scottish Fisheries Museum. Recreational vessels are now moored in the harbour, and a golf course is situated near the town. Anstruther Pleasure Cruises operate sightseeing/wildlife cruises from the harbour to the Isle of May, the UK's primary puffin location, on board the vessel the May Princess from April to October. An abundance of other wildlife, including seal colonies, also inhabit the island.
Local tradition states that early in the 12th century, Alexander I of Scotland granted the lands of Anstruther to a William de Candela. However, no records survive of this original grant, and the earliest recorded lord of Anstruther was mentioned in a charter of 1225. There have been several theories as to the origin of the, possibly mythical, William, but recent research has suggested he may have been a Norman from Italy. There is evidence that William the Conqueror sought assistance from William, Count of Candela. He sent his son (or possibly his grandson). It may be this was the William de Candela, who received the grant of land from Alexander
In 1225, it took the intervention of Pope Honorius III to settle a teinds dispute between the monks of Dryburgh Abbey and the fishermen of Anstruther, suggesting that the fishing was sufficiently good to warrant arguing over.
In December 1583, James VI of Scotland gave the town the status of a Royal Burgh and trading rights, recognizing the importance of the port, called the draucht of Anstruther. The bounds of the new Burgh were the Silver Dyke on the east, the low water line on the south, the Anstruther burn to the west, and the Kylrynnie march road.
By the 19th century, Anstruther-Easter, Anstruther-Wester, and Kilrenny were all separate royal and parliamentary boroughs. Anstruther-Easter held tanning, shipbuilding, and fish-curing establishments, as well as a coasting trade.
In 1871, the royal burgh of Anstruther-Easter had a population of 1169; the parliamentary burgh, 1289. Anstruther-Wester held 484.
The Board of Fisheries constructed a new harbour in the 1870s, completed by 1877 at a cost of £80,000.
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Croatia Adriatic Coast
Please enjoy this drone journey along the Adriatic Coast of Croatia.
Starting with a view of Krk island with its bridge (formerly called Tito Bridge) then along the former Road of Death (nowadays much safer) towards Senj with it's Nehaj Castle.
Further south you see the St.Nicholas Fortress near Sibenik , the small seaside village Primosten and the Wall of Ostica.This defensive wall is often called the Chinese wall on the peninsula of Oštrica was built in 1497. It is 10 meters (about 30 ft) high and about 1 meter (about 2 ft) wide running across the entire narrow neck the peninsula.
There are a couple of heart shaped islands in the world but one of the best known ones is the island of Galešnjak (pronounced Galeshnyak) that can be seen at the end of this video.
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The Queen Elizabeth heading up Loch Long
Queen Elizabeth heading up Loch Long for the first time on 15th March 2021 to dock and be loaded with munitions.
Ben Lomond Trail Run via Ptarmigan Ridge
Thursday evening adventure up Ben Lomond via Ptarmigan. It was good to catch up with Scott and his great performance at Lakeland 100. The views down Loch Lomond and across to the Cobbler were lovely. There’s no filming of the descent as we had trail to ourselves and were having too much fun chasing daylight. #benlomond #ptarmiganridge #runsteepgethigh #trailrun #enjoytheview