Ardtornish Castle – a small ruin with a big historyOn 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 holeThe 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.
Talisker Bay – grandiose bay on SkyeA 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
Isle of Ulva – small island with great natureThe island of Ulva lies off the west coast of the Isle of Mull. Although the crossing on the small pedestrian ferry only takes a minute, it feels like leaving civilisation behind.
Old Man of Hoy – the old man and the sea near OrkneyIt stands like a giant sentinel on the west coast of the Orkney Islands: the Old Man of Hoy. The rocky spire rises almost 140 metres out of the sea – the only question is: for how much longer?
Kilt Rock – a rock like a kiltHis resemblance to the tartan pattern of the kilt earned this coastline the name Kilt Rock. In the past, sailors used it as an important landmark. Today, it is mostly admired by tourists.
Neist Point – powerful island finish in the westThe end of the Isle of Skye comes with a thunderclap: Neist Point, on the far west of the island, features an impressive interplay of cliffs and sea.
Rubha nam Bràithrean – the Brother’s Point with dino printsA headland that stretches into the sea with bizarre shapes: Brother’s Point. People once lived on it and dinosaur footprints can be found around it.
Scorrybreac Circuit – beautiful walk near PortreeScorrybreac was once home to the Chief of the Nicolsons on the Isle of Skye. Today, a circular trail leads through the history of the clan.
Gutcher’s Isle – Hike to the split rock at the Solway FirthA small sandy beach behind a rocky outcrop, with the vast sea beyond – this is what a trip to Gutcher’s Isle and the Bogle Hole shows.
