This is one of the most celebrated beauty spots in Britain. It is situated near Loch Lomond in Scotland. The area is a must see on any tours of Scotland. In fact, the Trossachs is a large forest park. It is an area of wooded glens, forested braes, and...
This is the farthermost of the Forth islands, in the Firth of Forth. It is a nice place to visit on any tours of Scotland. The isle was popular with Cristian monks in the distant past. Saint Adrian was killed by the raiding Danish Vikings in 870AD The remains...
This is a town in Perthshire, Scotland. It is an interesting hidden gem on any tours of Scotland. The town was created a burgh in 1488. There is a stream that runs right through the town. Alyth stands on the edge of the moorland and from its border’s heather...
A true hidden gem on any tours of Scotland! Small, quiet, with beautiful painted cottages/houses, it’s a great stop on any tours. The village has been there since 1716. Take a look at the harbour and the lobster fishing boats. On the land behind the town is the ruin...
Stenhousemuir is a small-town Scotland. It sits in the Central Lowlands and is a nice stop on any tours of Scotland. It is without doubt a true hidden gem. It used to be a major cattle trading town, right up until the 19th century. In the area is Stenhouse,...
This is a village close to Inveraray in Scotland. It was once deserted but now has a brilliant open-air museum. This shows buildings and machinery in their original settings. There are 18th and 19th century tenants longhouses, or byre dwellings. They have period furniture. You can also see barns, cottar-houses,...
This is a very quiet hamlet on the south west side of Arran Island. It is worth considering a visit on any tours of Scotland. Blackwaterfoot is a true hidden gem. On Drumadoon Bay , it is on the more Lowland half , there is golf and fishing...
This is a town in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is a good stopping point if passing through that area. A nice town with a few hidden gems to see. Strathaven was once a major weaving town and still retains some manufacture of knitwear. Strathaven Castle is believed to have been...
Eccles is a rural village in the South of Scotland, near the English border. It is a nice stop on any tours of Scotland. It was once of considerable importance as it contained Saint Marys Cistercian Convent. That convent was founded in 1155 by Gospatrick, Earl of Dunbar. There...
This is one of the five Angus glens. Glen Clova is a Scottish valley which has superb views. It is well worth a visit on any tours of Scotland, and is a real hidden gem. The Glen is known for its alpine flora and for other rare plants...