Showing posts with label Scotland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scotland. Show all posts

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Luskentyre is one of the most beautiful places from around the world. The white sandy beaches and turquoise sea of ​​the peninsula Luskentyre likes to act like something you had met in Antigua, but this beach is actually on the west coast in South Harris, Scotland. There you can in the fantastic landscapes, enjoy magnificent views, crystal clear water .... It is a perfect destination for a family holiday. It is one of the most visited and most beautiful places in South Harris, Scotland.

If you wish to explore this summer a couple of new places, as we propose to want to go Luskentyre in Scotland. A dream destination for anyone looking to get away from a big city noise and relax in nature wants. Below you can see some great photos of Luskentyre which will will blow your mind and make you wish to visit a day and enjoy the beauty that can see only here. Even this awesome gallery will take you on a virtual tour of one of the most beautiful beaches from around the world.

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Monday, February 29, 2016

Caerlaverock Castle was built in the 13th century in the south-west of Scotland. Caerlaverock Castle was besieged and repeatedly until it was left for the last time in 1640 and was left abandoned in a similar condition, of which there are found today. Caerlaverock Castle is one of the oldest castles in Europe, as close as it was applied for the first time (Caerlaverock Castle kept its distinctive water triangular plan since the 13th century)

For more information visit Wikipedia -. Caerlaverock_Castle

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 Caerlaverock Castle

Caerlaverock Castle

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Caerlaverock Castle from the top

Caerlaverock Castle from above

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Eilean Donan Castle situated on a small island in Loch Duich is (the Western Highlands of Scotland).
Eilean Donan is connected to the mainland by a narrow bridge (Eilean Donan in Scottish Gaelic means "island of the Donnan".)
For more information visit Wikipedia - Eilean Donan Castle

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Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle

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Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle

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Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful and most visited cities in Scotland. It is located in the south of the Lothian Firth of Forth. It is the great economic, political and capital city in Scotland. Its total population is 487.500 inhabitants. According to statistics, Edinburgh is the seventh most populous city in the UK and second in Scotland.

Edinburgh is also home to the national institutions such as the National Museum of Scotland and the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery. Later in this article you can see some photos of one of the most beautiful cities in Scotland Edinburgh. These awesome photos will be your breath away

St Andrew Square

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Barclay Viewforth Church, Tollcross

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Edinburgh Castle

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St. Giles Cathedral

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Edinburgh is a city with a rich history and culture. There you will find many historic buildings, including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the churches of St. Giles, and Greyfriars Canongate, and visit the extensive Georgian New Town in the 18th century. The Old and New Town of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stormy Calton Hill

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Awesome Street in Edinburgh

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St Giles Cathedral, High Street

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Old College Quadrangle, Edinburgh University

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Sunday, January 10, 2016

Neist Point Lighthouse is at Neist Point probably the most famous lighthouses in Scotland. Neist Point Lighthouse is on the western tip of the Isle of Skye, not too far from Glendale, is the drive longer, but with rugged beauty. The lighthouse was built around 1909, designed by the famous David Alan Stevenson, of the 26 lighthouses!

If you are on the island of Skye, The picturesque Neist Point Lighthouse is a must, great place for great views - especially around sunset

For more information visit Wikipedia -. Neist Point Lighthouse

With Lionel Ulmer (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

 Neist Point Lighthouse

Neist Point Lighthouse

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Neist Point Lighthouse, Scotland

Neist Point Lighthouse, Scotland

Saturday, January 9, 2016

Isle of Skye is the largest and northernmost large island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The coast of the Isle of Skye is a series of bays and peninsulas. This island is one of the most popular islands in the world and 4th best island, recently have seen on National Geographic Magazine. Isle of Skye lack of biodiversity, but you welcome here to have an unforgettable time.

Here is the sharp Cullin ridge falls on the white and soft sandy beaches. The bays, rivers and small islands provides a great landscape for the eyes. Small villages and historic buildings are just another addition to the image. A place where there is the story of 500 million years, and still feel, and live in it.

Come back to Isle of Skye, back to the past, fly off into the future and grasp the present moment by the essence of this magical land for unforgettable memories.

Isle of Skye

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Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Old Man of Storr

This is one of the most enchanting places on the Isle of Skye. The Old Man of Storr is a place you must visit if you are in this country.

The Old Man of Storr

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The Old Man of Storr

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Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

Fairy Pools are the best place to go mountain biking or hiking. It is located by the peaks of Glen Brittle and maintains only positive forces.

Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle

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Neist Point, Glendale

This is the most western part of the Isle of Skye.

Neist Point, Glendale

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Isle of Skye Coast, Uig

The village Uig on Skye removed breathtaking Trotternish Peninsula. Uig is a great base from which to explore Skye. For more information visit www.uig-isleofskye.com.

Isle of Skye Coast, Uig, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Old Sligachan Bridge

The oldest known bridge that still modern addition to street standing. Whether it will be replaced an even older bridge, or rather a ford, is uncertain. The bridge itself seems to have been built themselves in the 1820s and consists of three bows.

Old Sligachan Bridge

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Portree

Portree is the largest city in the Isle of Skye. It has a port of rock-lined. This city serves as a center for tourists to explore the island.

Portree

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Dunvegan Castle

Dunvegan Castle curtain wall was in the 13th century and the whole castle in the 14th built in 1350. century It is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and is the stronghold of the chiefs of the clan for 800 years.

Dunvegan Castle

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Museum of Iceland Life

The Skye Museum of Iceland Life on Kilmuir, Isle of Skye was opened in 1965. The goal was to create a community of thatched huts, each presentation, to get as close as possible, the prevailing on the island at the end of the nineteenth century conditions ... More info about www.skyemuseum.co.uk.

Museum of Iceland Life

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Pretty farmhouse near Carbost

Carbost is a village on the southern shore of Loch Harport. It is a tourist destination in the summer.

Pretty farmhouse near Carbost

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Friday, January 1, 2016

Smoo Cave is a cave, which was mostly created by the wave motion of the sea, thought it is some parts of the cave, which is a very impressive were created by freshwater flow, and inside the cave there is a small stream of fresh water and also Waterfall (photos below). Smoo Cave is located in the northern part of Scotland

For more information visit Wikipedia -. = Smoo Cave

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Smoo Cave

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SmooCave Scotland - cave entrance

SmooCave Scotland - cave entrance

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Smoo Cave Scotland.

Smoo Cave Scotland.

Dunnottar Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in Scotland. It is located on a rocky headland on the northeast coast of Scotland. Dunnottar Castle was built in 15-16 century, was destroyed in the 17th century and was restored in the 20th century. It is one of the most visited places in Scotland. There you can in the breathtaking scenery, enjoy breathtaking scenery, beautiful old architecture, crystal clear water, fresh air ...

If you make some new unforgettable experience, as we propose to Dunnottar Castle in Scotland to visit. It's a great destination for lovers of history, ancient architecture ... At the same time visitors can enjoy the fairytale landscapes and the crystal clear waters. Below you can see some pictures of Dunnottar Castle seen that gonna leave you without words. Also these pictures you gonna in a virtual walk through the Dunnottar Castle. It's a great destination for a weekend getaway and for those who want to explore some new unusual places. These images are then gonna make you want to visit in one day and enjoy the beauty of Dunnottar Castle and the natural wish.

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