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Restored Scottish Castle Of Eilean Donan

Now beautifully restored to its former glory, the Eilean Donan Castle sat for nearly 200 years in ruins surrounded by some of the most stunning scottish scenery.
The very neat castle of Eilean Donan sits on a small island in Loch Duich near Dornie, Scotland. The castle is one of the most famous ones of scottish castles, not only because of staring as the McLeods ...
Rannoch Moor Destination Scotland UK

The water surface of a lake in Rannoch Moor turns to molten gold in the early morning lighting, a wonderful destination for sunrise photography in Scotland, United Kingdom.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Purple Rhododendron Flowers Glen Etive Scotland

Contrasting with the lush green scenery of the Glen Etive Valley, a bright purple Rhododendron plant flowers on the shores of the lake.
The small, remote valley of Glen Etive in the Glencoe area near Fort William rewards the visitor with narrow roads but broad looks. In the early summer every flower blooms and sets the valley in a colorful fire ...
Isle Of Skye Sunset Scotland UK

A glowing ball of fire - the sun reaches the horizon and casts dramatic sunset colours across the sky above the Isle of Skye in Scotland, UK.
The perfect day on the Isle of Skye can be ended perfectly by watching the sunset at the quiet and remote location of Trumpan on the peninsula of Waternish. Here, beneath the ruins of an ancient church ...
Cawdor Castle Nairn Scotland UK

Situated near the town of Nairn, the Cawdor Castle is a 14th century castle which has evolved over 600 years, and is still home to the Cawdor family in Scotland, UK.
Cawdor castle is the second castle in Scotland claiming the place to be where Shakespeares Duncan killed Macbeth. In reality Macbeth was killed in the battle of Elgin, some 30 miles away. Today the ...
Trumpan Sunset Isle Of Skye Scotland UK

Silhouetting the coastline near Trumpan on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, the sunset illuminates the sky above.
The perfect day on the Isle of Skye can be ended perfectly by watching the sunset at the quiet and remote location of Trumpan on the peninsula of Waternish. Here, beneath the ruins of an ancient church ...
Cawdor Castle Flower Garden Scotland

A charming english country flower garden surrounds the graceful Cawdor Castle in Scotland, UK.
Cawdor castle is the second castle in Scotland claiming the place to be where Shakespeares Duncan killed Macbeth. In reality Macbeth was killed in the battle of Elgin, some 30 miles away. Today the ...
Trumpan Isle Of Skye Hebrides Islands Scotland

A Celtic Cross in Trumpan marks the coast of the Isle of Skye, an Island which is part of the Hebrides group of Islands in Scotland, UK.
The perfect day on the Isle of Skye can be ended perfectly by watching the sunset at the quiet and remote location of Trumpan on the peninsula of Waternish. Here, beneath the ruins of an ancient church ...
Hebrides Museum Isle Of Skye Scotland

Situated on the Trotternish Peninsula along the coast of the Isle of Skye, there are fine views of the western Hebrides Islands from the Museum of the Isles in Scotland.
In the museum of the Isles on the northwestern peninsula of trotternish on the Isle of Skye the ancient life and work on the hebridean islands is illustrated. The red and green painted barrels are ...
Scenic Glen Etive

The landscape surrounding the shores of scenic Loch Etive turns into a vibrant carpet of colours as flowers bloom in the Glen Coe area, Scotland, UK.
The small, remote valley of Glen Etive in the Glencoe area near Fort William rewards the visitor with narrow roads but broad looks. In the early summer every flower blooms and sets the valley in a colorful fire ...
Scottish Castle Ruins Loch Ness

Little remains of the Urquhart Castle, a Scottish castle which now lies in ruins on the banks of the famous Loch Ness.
The ancient ruin of Urquhart Castle at the banks of the famous -monster infested- Loch Ness is a special sight at nightfall, when the ruin lies illuminated in front of the quiet lake. The ruin was ...
Picture Of Loch Torridon Sheep

A flock of sheep have some of the best real estate along the scottish west coast in Loch Torridon.
On the scottish west coast, the rugged coastline follows several deep and long fjordlike Lochs such as Loch Torridon. These Lochs are natural harbors and the preferred settling area for early scottish settlers ...
Ullapool Harbour Loch Broom Scotland

Situated on the waters of Loch Broom, Ullapool Harbour is one of the busiest fishing ports on the West Coast of Scotland.
In Ullapool, one of Scotlands busiest fisher harbors on the west coast, fisher boats are waiting for action on the kay.
Stirling Castle Throne Room Scotland

A place which was once of the utmost importance was the throne room in the Stirling Castle of Scotland.
On Stirling castle for centuries the scottish kings ruled and lived. Only after the final english takeover of scotland this time was over. The castle is today open for visitors, well renovated and ...
Picture Of A Highland Cow Statue

A statue of a Brave Heart Highland Cow in the old town area of Edinburgh, Scotland.
One of the small details you may find wandering through Edinburghs old town along the Royal Mile is a statue of a Highland Cow with a Brave Heart theme.
Photo Of Sweetheart Abbey Scotland

Archways stand among the ruins of Sweetheart Abbey with a carpet of brilliant green grass flowing beneath them in Scotland, Europe.
The ruins of sweetheart abbey in southwestern scotland tell a heartbreaking story. It is said that the wife of an ancient king mourned the loss of her beloved husband so much that she not only built ...
Picture Of St Monans Fife Scotland

The quaint fisher town of St Monans with its picturesque harbour in Scotland, Europe.
In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
Coastline Of St Monans Forth Of Fife Scotland

The picturesque town of St Monans is fringed by the rugged coastline of the Forth of Fife in Scotland, Europe.
In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
Picturesque St Monans Photo Scotland

The village of St Monans has a picturesque harbour surrounded by quaint houses and full of boats.
In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
Picture Of The Town Of St Monans Scotland

Boats are left high and dry in the harbour of St Monans during low tide in the Forth of Fife in Scotland.
In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
St Monance Harbour Scotland

More commonly known as St Monans, the name of this small picturesque village in Scotland is sometimes spelt St Monance.
In the small town of St. Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
Edradour Whisky Destillery Scotland

The Edradour whisky distillery is situated in the Highlands of Scotland, Europe.
The smallest (legal) destillery in scotland is edradour near Pitlochy in the central highlands. This beautiful destillery offers a variety of delicious Whiskies as well as tours through the premises ...
Scotland Landscape Rannaoch Moor

A serene sunrise over the landscape of Rannoch Moor Near Fort William in Scotland, Europe.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Mhor is crossed ...
Moorland Of Rannoch Perth And Kinross Scotland

Scattered rocks sit in the boggy moorland in Rannoch near Perth and Kinross in Scotland, Europe.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Glen Coe Valley And Rannoch Moor Scotland

The beautifully scenic Rannoch Moor marks the eastern entrance to the Glen Coe Valley in the Highlands of Scotland, Europe.
The beautiful Rannoch Moor near Fort William unfolds its beauty not only during the sunrise hour but also during sunny days, when the distant mountains of the Glen Coe area are mirrored in the many lakes ...
Rannoch Moor National Heritage Site Scotland

Designated as a National Heritage Site of Scotland Rannoch Moor a mecca for wildlife and scenery in the Scottish Highlands.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Rannoch Moor Reflections Scotland

A clear summer morning casts reflections on the water of Rannoch Moor in the Highlands of Scotland.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Rannoch Moor Scenery Scotland Europe

Sunrise over the scenic Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands of Scotland, Europe.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Picture Of Armadale Castle Gardens

A mixture of shrubs, flowers and brickwork, the Armadale Castle gardens in the Isle of Skye in Scotland are a treat to wander through.
The old clan headquarter of the MacDonald, Armadale castle in southern Isle of Skye, provides besides the ruin of the castle a perfectly maintained garden with various sceneries.
Scottish Highlands Waterfall Landscape Picture

Rugged cliffs surround a waterfall and river etching out a valley in the scenic Scottish Highlands.
Through the wet highlands in Scotlands west a number of rivers are flowing, building imposing waterfalls on the edges of the steep hills.
Eilean Donan Scottish Castle Picture

A magically time to photograph the Eilean Donan Scottish Castle is during the blue hour with reflections on the waters of Loch Duich.
The very neat castle of Eilean Donan sits on a small island in Loch Duich near Dornie, Scotland. The castle is one of the most famous ones of scottish castles, not only because of staring as the McLeods ...
Fort Augustus Neptunes Staircase Scotland

Neptunes Staircase, the 7 locks of Fort Augustus, are illuminated in green during the evenings in Scotland, UK.
The 7 locks in Fort Augustus at the banks of the famous Loch Ness representing one end of the caledonian canal, a canal for ships through the scottish mainland from the Loch Ness to the Atlantic ocean ...
Picture Of Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland

The Main Road called the The Royal Mile in Edinburgh bustles with activity in Scotland, Europe.
Through the whole length of Edinburghs old town from the Holyrood Castle on the lower end up to the Burgh of Edinburgh on the hill a mile away, the Royal Mile, Edinburghs main street leads the visitor ...
Wallace Monument Image Scotland UK

The Wallace National Monument which sits atop the Abbey Craig, commemorates a 13th century Scottish hero by the name of William Wallace.
The monument of William Wallace, the famous Braveheart can be seen on the hill opposite to the famous Stirling Castle, former scottish kings residence in southern Scotland.
Picture Of Stonehaven Harbour Scotland

An important harbour since the 1500's, Stonehaven was the only safe haven from north easterly gales in Scotland.
Stonehaven, best know for its proximity to Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire, also has to over some sights for itself. The small boat harbor, mostly used for fishing and recreational boating, offers ...
St Andrews Cathedral Ruins Scotland

Besides a few walls, gates, towers, and foundations which remain partially intact, the Cathedral of St Andrews which was completed in 1318 AD, now lies in ruins.
Golfers may know St.Andrews as the city, where their sport was invented. But not only golfers come to St.Andrews these days. The heritage in this city, including the castle high above the sea and the ...
Rosslyn Chapel Interior Ceiling Roslin Scotland

A remarkable piece of Scottish heritage and architecture, building of the Rosslyn Chapel has been ongoing since construction began in 1446.
The ancient chapel of Rosslyn 10 miles south of Edinburgh is one of the hot spots of the freemasonry and Templar movement. It is said that in it's variety of frescos and statues some very special secrets ...
Balmoral Castle Aberdeenshire Scotland

The elaborate Balmoral Castle is situated on a large estate in Aberdeenshire in the highlands of Scotland, Europe.
On Balmoral castle the royal family and especially the Queen spends usually the summer months. The castle lies beautifully in the middle of the scottish highlands.
Gretna Green Blacksmith Scotland

A popular place in the early days for elopements is the Gretna Green Blacksmith shop in Scotland, Europe.
Gretna Green is the most notorious and famous spot for runaway marriages in Europe. In the old times couples from England and all over Europe came to this Blacksmith shop just north of the scottish ...
Dunnottar Castle Grounds

Inside the Dunnottar Castle grounds and among its ruins, the wildflowers bloom and the grass grows high.
While Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire is more dramatic from the outside, also the inside of the large ruin has some nice views to offer. Especially during the spring and summer season wild flowers ...
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