There are few vegetables that seem to take root in my mountain climate-controlled garden in the Scottish Highlands. Yet, without fail the humble beetroot seems…
How to avoid these classic cruise mistakes
Cruise holidays around the Scottish Highlands and Islands are proving ever popular. They are attracting visitors, not just from the British market, but from across…
Getting lost in an Argyll forest
The Argyll National Forest is a hidden gem in the Scottish Highlands often bypassed if heading north. With an abundance of wildlife it’s worth exploring.
National Geographic film showcases winter wildlife in Scottish Cairngorms
There is definitely a sense of place when you visit the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. It’s one of the last large-scale wild…
Marvellous Maps: Discovering Kinlochleven the hidden village in the Highlands
Kinlochleven is the hidden village in the Highlands that has only appeared since the early 1900s. A local guide explores its heritage and modern outdoor credentials.
Marvellous Maps: striking out to the Wild West of Scotland
Join our expert guide as he heads out to Scotland’s far west in search of solitude and open seas.
Marvellous maps: Stirling the brooch of Scotland and cradle of history
Find out why Stirling is known as the “Brooch of Scotland” and explore its place in Scottish history.
Marvellous maps: Revealing the mysteries of the Old Man of Storr
Experienced guide, Andrew Baxter, why the map of Skye tempts you to visit the Old Man of Storr.
Maps reveal tempting places to visit in the Scottish Highlands
To celebrate National Map Reading Week a Scottish Tour Guide reveals the maps that inspire him to get out an explore.
Scenic Skye Explorer
This private one-day driver-guided tour takes you along the banks of mysterious Loch Ness, before heading west through Jacobite country towards the Isle of Skye.…