Place of interest Archive

Drum Castle – the secret rooms in the tower

This castle is so old that some of its rooms have been forgotten. However, Drum Castle has recently revealed its secrets.

Cullerlie Stone Circle – stone circle from the Bronze Age

Ein Steinkreis aus acht niedrigen Monolithen steht in einer Wiese im Ort Cullerlie.

Cullerlie is just a small stone circle. That doesn’t make it any less important. Because something sets it apart from all the other stone circles in Scotland.

Lealt Falls – Skye’s most beautiful view into the abyss

Ein Wasserfall bei dem sich der Fluss Lealt in eine Schlucht stürzt, im Hintergrund die schroffen Berge des Quiraing

The River Lealt has dug a deep gorge here, into which its waters plunge. The platform there provides a view of the marvellous abyss. But there is more.

Ardtornish Castle – a small ruin with a big history

Ardtornish Castle von der Lochaline Ferry

On the way to the Isle of Mull or Castlebay on Barra lies an inconspicuous castle ruin on the Sound of Mull. But it tells an exciting story that delves deep into the past of the Scottish Highlands.

Lochbuie – green garden at the yellow hole

The village of Lochbuie in the south of Mull is known as the green garden of the island. It is also home to an impressive castle, the island’s only stone circle and an old, small church.

The National Piping Centre – up close and personal with the bagpipes

Ein Schotte im Kilt zeigt dem Autor von MyHighlands.de, wie ein Dudelsack gespielt wird.

A centre dedicated to the national instrument of the Scots in the heart of Glasgow: the National Piping Centre shows the history and supports musicians. It’s even harder than it looks: Squeezing even one note out of the bagpipes takes some time, even with the help of a master piper at your side. With a […]

Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum – about building a miracle in the sea

Ein versandetes Hafenbecken im Ort Hynish

The former base for the spectacular Skerryvore Lighthouse is now home to a museum that tells the story of the construction of the lighthouse. The old buildings, a restaurant and a harbour are also located here.

Unstan Chambered Cairn: A very special burial mound

The small burial mound Unstan Cairn on Orkney is not as famous as Maeshowe, but it is less frequented and can be visited free of charge. Head down and in through the narrow passage. Visitors have to be agile here. The Unstan Chambered Cairn is not that big and is perhaps not one of the […]

Rubha Hunish – Hike to Skye’s wild northern tip

In the north, the Isle of Skye ends with a scenic highlight: Rubha Hunish is a headland at the end of a high cliff. The journey there is adventurous, but well worth it. The Trotternish peninsula on the Isle of Skye is not short on scenic beauty: the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing, the […]

Talisker Bay – grandiose bay on Skye

Eine Bucht mit dunklem Sand, einigen Steinen und einer Feldnadel im Hintergrund.

A beautiful bay at the end of the Isle of Skye invites you for a walk. Already on the way from the parking lot to the sea you encounter mossy trees, green ferns and white peacocks