The Original United Kingdom Pub and Inn Accommodation Directory
Location :~
Scotland occupies the very north of the British Isles, bordering northern England to the south. The nine regions in Scotland are :~
There are also the main
island groups of The Orkneys, Shetlands and Inner and Outer Hebrides.
To confuse the traveller many of the old county names, such as
Perthshire and Aberdeenshire are still frequently used.
The Main geographical features :~
Geographically the area
is divided into three parts. To the south there are the southern
uplands rising to a height of 2,600 feet, Further north there
is a central rift valley, this area contains most of the population
and to the north occupying most of the Scottish territory is the
Highland region which has the highest mountains in Britain rising
up to 4,400 feet. The highest mountain in this chain is Ben Nevis.
The main cities and towns include :~
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How to get there ?
Trains :~
London Euston to Glasgow
and the west region
London Kings Cross to Edinburgh and the east coast
By road :~
A74 from Carlisle, A1 from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Main Airports :~
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen
Ferries :~
Stranraer - Larne and
Belfast
Troon - Belfast
Aberdeen - Orkneys, Shetlands
Thurso - Orkneys
Ferries to many Islands
vary with the season
NOTE :~ Ferries, Trains and Planes can quickly change their
schedules
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Abbey Street Melrose Scottish Borders Tel : 01896 822562 |
The beautiful rose pink ruins stand testimony to the hazards of standing in the path of a succession of English invasions |
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Galashiels Scottish Borders Tel : 01896 752043 |
Home of Sir Walter Scott. The library contains over 9,000 books, an extensive collection also contains Rob Roy's broadsword |
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Off The A81 Nr Aberfoyle Central Scotland |
Mary Queen of Scots was hidden in this island priory to escape the armies of Henry VIII |
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The Trossachs Central Scotland |
The setting of Sir Walter Scott's "Lady of the Lake". Explore the loch on board the Victorian steamer SS Sir Walter Scott |
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Callander Central Scotland |
Rob Roy and Trossachs visitor centre. Ideal base to explore the beautiful Trossachs |
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Between Loch Lomond and Aberfoyle Central Scotland |
Vast tract of forest home to black grouse and red deer beautiful. Walks and stunning scenery |
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Stirling Central Scotland |
Built on a rocky crag in the 15th and 16th century. It remains one of the finest examples of renaissance architecture in Scotland |
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Doune Central Scotland |
Built in the 14th century, it was a Stuart stronghold until it fell into ruin in the 18th century. It is now fully restored |
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Glasgow Road Stirling Central Scotland |
The centre stands by the field where Robert the Bruce defeated the English, a bronze equestrian statue commemorates this icon of Scottish independence |
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Bruce Embankment St Andrews Fife Scotland |
The story of how the Royal and Ancient Golf Club became the arbiter of the game |
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St Andrews Fife Scotland |
The city's golf courses are open to the public for a very modest green fee |
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Harbour Head St Ayles Anstruther Fife Scotland |
Tells the story of fishing and whaling. From the village you can sail to the nature reserve on the Isle of May |
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Moodie Street Dunfermline Fife Scotland |
Still with the original furniture, tells of his spectacular career and charitable donations |
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Guild Street Aberdeen Grampian Scotland |
Places of interest, St Andrews Cathedral, Provost Skene's House, St Nicholas Kirk, Art Gallery, Maritime |
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Off A87 Nr Dornie Highlands Scotland |
Connected by a bridge. A former Jacobite stronghold destroyed by English warships in 1719, now restored |
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Torridon Highlands Scotland |
Provides guided walks through the breathtaking Highlands |
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Nr Golspie Highlands Scotland |
Overlooking the sea in a great park with formal gardens. The seat of the Earls of Sutherland since the 13th century |
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The Official Loch Ness Exhibition Centre Drumnadrochit Highlands Scotland |
The Loch Ness Monster was first sighted by St Columba in the 6th century. Since then numerous sightings have been made, cynics say the whisky is to blame. Nessie disagrees ! |
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Holm Woollen Mill Dores Road Inverness Highlands Scotland |
For those searching for tartans and knitwear |
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Huntly Street Inverness Highlands Scotland |
Find out everything you didn't know you needed to know about the kilt |
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Glenurquhart Road Inverness Highlands Scotland |
The cruises along the Caledonian Canal and then on to Loch Ness run regularly throughout the summer. A pleasant, relaxing afternoon |
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B9006, East Of Inverness Highlands Scotland |
The story of the Battle of Culloden, the last battle to be fought on British soil |
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B9090 off A96 Nr Nairn Highlands Scotland |
With its turreted central tower, moat and drawbridge, Cawdor Castle is one of the most romantic castles in the Highlands |
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Information Centre Grampian Road Aviemore Highlands Scotland |
A beautiful area including, the Reindeer Centre, Strathspey Steam Railway, Kincraig Highland Wildlife and skiing based at Aviemore |
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Barcaldine Oban Highlands Scotland |
Rescued, injured and orphaned seals, also a display of undersea life |
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Isle of Staffa Located North of Iona Highlands Scotland Tel : 01688 302182 |
Try to get to the Isle of Staffa for the magnificent Fingals Cave. The phone number is the Mull Tourist Information Office who should be able to help |
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The Mound Edinburgh Lothian Scotland |
This gallery is worth visiting for its collection of 15th - 19th century British and European paintings alone |
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Belford Road Edinburgh Lothian Scotland |
Located in a large 19th century school. Most European and American artists are represented |
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Chambers Street Edinburgh Lothian Scotland |
A purpose built museum housing all things Scottish |
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Castle Hill Edinburgh Lothian Scotland |
Standing high on an extinct volcano, the castle dates from the 12th century. Home of The Stone of Destiny, returned by the English in 1996 |
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East End of the Royal Mile Edinburgh Lothian Scotland |
The Queens official Scottish residence built in 1529 for James V |
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New Lanark Visitor Centre New Lanark Strathclyde Scotland |
The special effects ride take you through time from 1820 to the 23rd century |
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Cathedral Square Glasgow Strathclyde Scotland |
By adapting to Protestant worship the Cathedral escaped destruction in The Reformation and is now a rare example of an almost complete 13th century church |
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2060 Pollockshaws Road Glasgow Strathclyde Scotland |
This purpose built museum houses one of the most important collections in Europe |
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4 Miles West of Maybole Strathclyde Scotland |
Culzean (pronounced Cullayn) stands on the cliff edge in an extensive parkland estate. The grounds became Scotland's first National Park in 1969 |
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Inveraray Argyle and Bute Strathclyde Scotland |
Multi turreted mock Gothic castle, home of the Clan Campbell. Includes ancient armoury and a museum which commemorates the troops who trained there in WW II |
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Inveraray Argyle and Bute Strathclyde Scotland |
Open-air museum, originally a township of 20 thatched houses. Fascinating stroll through the past |
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Crarae Argyle and Bute Strathclyde Scotland |
Beautiful Highland garden with many exotic plants collected by the explorer Reginald Farrer |
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2 miles North of Perth A93 to Braemar Tayside Scotland |
Scone guarded the " Sacred Stone of Destiny" for 400 years. Home of many of Mary Queen of Scots embroideries |
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Perth Tayside Scotland |
HQ..... of the Regiment of the Black Watch, the first Highland regiment. Also houses an exhibition of Scottish painting |
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Forfar Tayside Scotland |
Pinnacled fairyland style castle, it was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Also the setting for the Kings murder in Macbeth |
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Victoria Docks Dundee Tayside Scotland |
Built in 1824, the oldest British built warship still afloat, still fitted as it was for its last voyage |
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Discovery Point Dundee Tayside Scotland |
The research ship built here in 1901 for the first of Captain Scott's Antarctic expeditions |
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Port-Na Craig Pitlochry Tayside Scotland |
Hydro electric scheme built, on the River Tummel, with a ladder up the dam for the salmon |
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Perth Road Pitlochry Tayside Scotland |
See the story of whisky at the home of Bells Whisky |
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Blair Atholl Perthshire Tayside Scotland |
This turreted castle has stood for 700 years. A fascinating insight into The Highlands through the centuries |
