Scotland Shorts - The Forests of South Scotland
The south of Scotland is a picturesque corner of the country with miles of rolling hills, swooping valleys, sandy beaches, acres of forests and green spaces, as well as many historic attractions to explore.
Less than an hour from Edinburgh, Tweed Valley is the perfect place to get away from the bustling city life and out into nature. If you’re a fan of fishing, the River Tweed is a popular location for catching salmon. Or if you’re a keen walker, take on the challenge of the Southern Upland Way, whilst cyclists can find out why the Tour of Britain started its Scottish leg in the town of Peebles.
In the south of Scotland there are eight 7Stanes Mountain Biking Centres; Glentrool, Glentress, Dalbeattie, Ae, Mabie, Kirroughtree, Newcastleton and Innerleithen, which are spread out across Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders. It’s a great place for mountain biking enthusiasts with hundreds of trails and routes that accommodate for the complete beginner as well as the experienced riders. Galloway Forest Park is Britain’s largest forest park and is home to dramatic ancient woodland, magnificent scenery, and an astonishing variety of local wildlife. Whether you want to walk, cycle, fish or just relax in the tearooms, there will be something for everyone.
There are many accessible stargazing spots located throughout the Scottish mainland and islands, but you can’t do much better than Galloway Forest Park for prime stargazing conditions. Britain’s First Dark Sky Park - the clarity here will positively dazzle you. Spanning 75,000 hectares, very few people live within the park which means it enjoys some of the most pitch-black skies in Europe. See an astounding 7,000 stars and planets including the lustrous bow of light that is the Milky Way with just your naked eye, and on each visit, witness as the constellations slowly shift with the Earth’s orbit around the sun.
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Scotland Shorts - Scotland's beautiful beaches
In Scotland, miles of crashing coastlines frame the land and pristine, shell-strewn beaches are one of our favourite places to explore. It’s time to reach for the bucket and spade, and come and taste the salty air. Which beautiful beach will you choose?
In south west Scotland, head to Sandyhills Bay for a day of paddling in the clear, shallow waters. While you’re in this beautiful part of Dumfries & Galloway, take a trip to the charming harbour town of Kippford or explore the woodland trails in Dalbeattie Forest.
The Isle of Harris is famed for its white sandy beaches and azure waters, and the award-winning Seilebost Beach is one of the very best, situated beside a tiny crofting village and overlooking Luskentyre.
Lying at the most westerly point in Mainland Britain, Sanna Bay on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula offers superb views across to the nearby isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna. Keep an eye out for dolphins and whales in the water.
Add together a freshwater loch, a sandy beach and a surrounding pine forest and you get… Loch Morlich! Near Aviemore, the loch is a truly unique place to unwind and there are plenty of watersports to try out.
Go land-yachting and admire the setting for the opening scenes of Chariots of Fire at West Sands Beach in St Andrews.
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Springfield B&B, Dalbeattie, United Kingdom HD review
Situated between Colvend village and Sandyhills, the pet-friendly Springfield B&B boasts mature gardens with views over open countryside and woodland. With free private parking, the spacious property is just 2,625 feet from Colvend Golf Club.
This spacious country cottage offers rooms with a flat-screen Freeview TV, a mini fridge with fresh milk, and tea and coffee making facilities with sweet treats. The private or en suite bathrooms boast a hairdryer, hair straighteners, and complimentary toiletries.
In the mornings, the Springfield serves full English breakfast. It is prepared using local produce where possible. Special dietary requirements can be catered to with prior request.
The Springfield B&B is within a 10 miles radius of numerous inns and restaurants. Over 29 golf courses can be found across Dumfries and Galloway. The cottage is just 20 minutes’ walk from the Solway coast and the area is ideal for outdoor activities, including bird-watching, scenic walks, and horse riding. Secure mountain bike storage is also available.
Deluxe Kosher Tours to Visit Ireland and Scotland
Stuart Katz of talks about Deluxe Kosher Tours' upcoming visit to Ireland and Scotland where you can visit these beautiful countries and the Jewish communities.
Caerlaverock Castle - Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Caerlaverock Castle Dumfries And Galloway
Dating from 1270, this castle has a long history of battle along the English border.
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- ... We decide to go to Caerlaverock Castle (Cal-av-rick) and take the rest of the day as it comes ...
- ... to Ruthwell (to see the Ruthwell Cross, a stone Anglo-Saxon cross dating from the 8th century that has runic script on it), Caerlaverock Castle (it's in ruins but still magnificent - must have really been something to see in its day), Brow Well (part of ...
- ... We headed through Annan to Caerlaverock Castle ...
- ... We visited our first castle, yes I bought the souvenir program :) It was Caerlaverock Castle is on the edge of Scotland and is one of the great medieval fortresses ...
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- Caerlaverock Castle and Nithsdale Lodging by Kevandsian from a blog titled Dumfries and Galloway
- Caerlaverock Castle Dusk Reflection by Kevandsian from a blog titled Dumfries and Galloway
- Mark at Caerlaverock Castle drawbridge by Lizallen from a blog titled Hadrians Wall and the Scottish Borders
- See the moat at Caerlaverock Castle by Lizallen from a blog titled Hadrians Wall and the Scottish Borders
- Caerlaverock Castle from the back by Lizallen from a blog titled Hadrians Wall and the Scottish Borders
- Caerlaverock Castle - back by Mokoosh from a blog titled A mixed day of work and fun
- Caerlaverock Castle by Kevandsian from a blog titled Dumfries and Galloway
- Caerlaverock Castle 17 by Nahury1 from a blog titled Caerlaverock Castle
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- Caerlaverock Castle by Lizallen from a blog titled Hadrians Wall and the Scottish Borders
RoomSixty Jnrs Barcaple Weekend Away 2014
Highlights of the RoomSixty Juniors Weekend Away at Barcaple, 30th May - 1st June 2014
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Scotland Winter Day Trip 20th October 2010
Our day trip to Scotland on the day of the first winter frost of winter 2010/11. Ronnie, John, Gerald and myself went. Met up with Bill another youtube user uptowndisco2.