by Katie & Catherine | Apr 6, 2017 | Out & About
Lighthouses around the Highlands and Islands of Scotland The current dispute over access to the now privately owned Rubha Reidh lighthouse, near Gairloch on the west coast of Scotland, has served to highlight the ongoing fascination that visitors have with these...
by Katie & Catherine | Feb 23, 2017 | Out & About
Cycling the North Coast 500 The North Coast 500 has been a remarkable success in bringing motorists to Scotland by highlighting the terrific scenery and historical attractions around the north. While it is certainly possible (and legal) to cycle the entire way, the...
by Katie & Catherine | Feb 15, 2017 | Out & About
Scottish Highlands Dark Skies As evidenced by the astronomical alignment of many groups of standing stones the Highlands has long been a place where people gazed at the heavens for meaning or inspiration. Due to its extremely low levels of light pollution the north...
by Katie & Catherine | Dec 5, 2016 | Out & About
You could tell the history of a nation, through songs, paintings, books or monuments, but the Highlands are blessed with some of the finest and unusual museums you can find anywhere. So here are our suggestions for 14 objects to see that tell a part of our story. It’s...
by Katie & Catherine | Aug 3, 2016 | Out & About
Island Hopping in the Scottish Highlands Whenever I go island hopping, it is usually for a week or two and involves visiting several islands, usually within a group. So for example, this May, I am off to the Orkney Islands and I will visit different islands throughout...
