Tag: Scottish highlands
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Highlands Unbridled Horse Trek Through the Scottish Highlands
If you’re looking for the most unique experience in Scotland, look no further than Highlands Unbridled! Highlands Unbridled is one of the few, if not the only, horseback riding companies in Scotland that offers horse treks where you ride from hotel to hotel through the highlands! It’s a fantastic way to experience the Scottish Highlands…
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Hotel Review: Scotland- The Torridon
The Torridon is one of the most luxurious and fanciest hotels I’ve ever stayed in, and paradoxically it had some of the worst service I’ve ever experienced. Let me explain. The Torridon was originally a hunting lodge built in 1887 by William King-Noel, the first Earl of Lovelace (Ada Lovelace’s husband!). The hunting lodge has…
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Unforgettable Highlights of a Scottish Highlands Tour
Every time I visit Scotland, I make it a point to get myself to Glencoe one way or another. The gorgeous glen is one of my favorite spots in the whole country! For this trip, it worked out best for me to take a day trip out of Glasgow. This trip allowed me to see…
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The Best Day Trips Out Of Inverness, Scotland
Inverness is practically perfect when it comes to a home base for exploring the Scottish Highlands. As I mentioned in my previous post, one of the most popular things to do in Inverness is to leave! From castles to stunning nature to filming locations, the highlands have it all!
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Is Eilean Donan Castle Worth the Visit?
Eilean Donan Castle is situated on a small tidal island connected to shore by a sturdy stone bridge. That sturdy bridge was especially relevant to my visit, when the island was experiencing heavy winds and high surf. The original castle was built in the 1300s and home to Clan McKenzie until it was destroyed for…