ID No. 890

Wonderful place. UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are no permanent residents on this island. However, the main island  is occupied all year round by the people who work on the military base, now almost entirely a civilian workforce. The Nationa... Read More

ID No. 889

Very nice lake. Great scenery and views.  Beautiful landscapes and so much history. Gorgeous views all over the place, and the legends surrounding the castles on the loch, as well as the loch itself, make everything more special. Nearby a castle... Read More

ID No. 886

The Castle is stunning. Access to main castle is by tour only, lasting approximately one hour. The guardroom, kitchens, gift shop and cafe are open for free. The tour is very interesting and covers the history of the Castle and the family from the 15... Read More

ID No. 885

One of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland. Amazing beach with clear, white sand and impressive dunes. Stunning long beach, great for family. Lovely white sand, lots of shells to collect and driftwood. Walk a bit further on you'll find rock pools.... Read More

ID No. 884

The beach is spotless golden sand it is simply stunning. This is the most beautiful, atmospheric place. Every day is different. The skies, the colour of the water, the motion of the sea. Free parking.  Read More

ID No. 883

Old castle ruins with its own moat. Beautiful place to look around. An excellently preserved and very well-maintained piece of history, great for a short walk. Excellent opportunity to see how they used to live 800 years ago.  Just remember that... Read More

ID No. 882

A beautiful priory ruin with no charge to visit. Brilliant 12th century history. The information boards give enough detail for you to imagine life in the priory. Well preserved. This is a beautiful place of historical significance. The building is gr... Read More

ID No. 881

 Very interesting and brilliantly laid out museum/visitors centre. Audio guides available and set in beautiful gardens with breath-taking views. The skeleton of the castle shows how the enemy leaves a castle after looting it.  Magnificent m... Read More

ID No. 880

An actual working barrack so you are likely to see military personnel around. Great little chapel with lots of history, at the end of Fort. Amazing museum and the views from up the walls are spectacular. Lots of videos & things of interest. The m... Read More

ID No. 879

The views are stunning and the area beneath the lighthouse has a few caves to explore. Very interesting and well worth a visit. If you enjoy history, social history, the views here are something you will appreciate. Visitors are welcome to stay here.... Read More

ID No. 878

This is a long sandy beach. There is a beautiful forest to go through to get to the beach with a view that almost into one’s vision.  A fabulous beach with lovely views. Superb sandy beach.  Fantastic beach with lots of shell to collect. Be... Read More

ID No. 877

This one of the most beautiful locations. The hike is definitely worth your time. Explore some wild deer on the way and the waterfall itself is stunning. This is perhaps one of the tallest waterfalls in Britain. Read More

ID No. 876

This is a beach that does not disappoint. Beautiful beach and brilliant rock pools. This is a great beach for children to play on and if you are lucky you might even see the bottlenose dolphins from the beach.  Enjoy a pleasant walk along the be... Read More

ID No. 875

One of the most photographed castles in Scotland. The views are astonishing. Ample parking space. As one of the most iconic images of Scotland. This is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs me... Read More

ID No. 874

See one of Scotland’s most dramatic waterfalls. Really impressive waterfalls and an easy walk down from the carpark. When in full spate this waterfall is a monster and the suspension bridge across the gorge allows you an uninterrupted, up close view... Read More

ID No. 873

Beautiful secluded beach. You can reach it by road. It's a short five-minute walk from the road through fields. Gorgeous and clean with fantastic rock formations. Great views to the islands. A lovely sheltered sandy beach.  Read More

ID No. 872

There are kayaking trips and courses on the isle. A fantastic experience, the location is amazing, the quality of equipment is very high and the instruction is superb. The whole experience is informative and very enjoyable. Explore plenty of seals up... Read More

ID No. 871

This is a great place to take in the wonderful views across to the Isle. Some amazing views through the way top and the most beautiful view as a reward when you get to the end. There is an interesting history attached to this monument.  The monu... Read More

ID No. 870

A wonderful place to visit with stunning scenery. Beautiful location. Great walking on the beach. Fabulous unspoiled sandy beach.  Campsite is great set on a stunning bay. Absolutely stunning views. Read More

ID No. 869

Beautiful place with lovely mountain views. Amazing sounds of water flowing through rocks. This place is beautiful and peaceful. It is better to get there early in the day or late in the day to avoid the massive crowd of tourists. The pools are beaut... Read More

ID No. 868

This is a truly stunning beach with plenty of golden sand to walk along. The sea and waves are beautiful and the sun on the water is amazing. Nice and clean, litter free beach which seems to stretch for miles. Lifeboat huts and public free toilets at... Read More

ID No. 867

Stunningly beautiful location, peaceful and quiet with fantastic views. The drive out over the mountain road is fantastic. This is famous for its spectacular drive. The beautiful sandy beach. Enjoy the breath-taking views. Read More

ID No. 866

The beach is nice and rock free. Gently sloping beach with nice clean golden sand. There is free parking in the north-east corner of the former fishing village.  Read More

ID No. 865

Looks like there was a small village here at some point. A very interesting Neolithic building. The actual build is genius for being 2000years old. It is a great location, there is enough of the structure to make it interesting, you can get inside it... Read More

ID No. 863

Beautiful little bay. Walk to the beach along a lane and the views are worth it, because this is a fantastic landscape, with rocks, falls, sand, beautiful waves and not so populated. Climb over the rocks to reach the waterfall and enjoy it. This a be... Read More

ID No. 861

A beautiful beach in a peaceful location. Miles of clean sand with crystal clear water.There is a river that joins the sea. You can sit in peace watching fishing boats coming and going from the harbour and the odd seal or heron looking for their lunc... Read More

ID No. 860

The broch is absolutely gorgeous. Easily accessible from the main road at the top of the hill and there is a car park. As ruin, there is not much left, it’s impressive that a structure of over 2,000 years is still there. Climb to the top and check ou... Read More

ID No. 859

Looks like there was a small village here at some point. A very interesting Neolithic building. The actual build is genius for being 2000years old. It is a great location, there is enough of the structure to make it interesting, you can get inside it... Read More

ID No. 858

The castle was completed around 1845 and beautifully situated by the sea.  As you approach it looks very much like a fairy-tale castle or a French Chateau. It is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens where there are regular flying displays... Read More

ID No. 857

Beautiful little bay. Walk to the beach along a lane and the views are worth it, because this is a fantastic landscape, with rocks, falls, sand, beautiful waves and not so populated. Climb over the rocks to reach the waterfall and enjoy it.  Thi... Read More

ID No. 855

The broch is absolutely gorgeous. Easily accessible from the main road at the top of the hill and there is a car park. As ruin, there is not much left, it’s impressive that a structure of over 2,000 years is still there. Climb to the top and check ou... Read More

ID No. 854

Nice falls with a proper balcony made to view it.The falls cannot be described in words as they are so wonderful. The site is based nearby a waterfall where you can see salmons leaping. Enjoy a lovely little place and a lovely walk down to the falls,... Read More

ID No. 853

The waterfall is a good sight and the children enjoyed paddling in the rapids above the waterfall. It is a 150m walk from the car park. Beautiful views and stunning falls. At the top of the waterfalls when the water is low enough you can walk on some... Read More

ID No. 852

The castle site on a rock in the bay to see the spectacular views. It was built in the 1400s. Take a boat ride across the island to get there and back.There are no official tours but you can find your way around quite easily and most things are prett... Read More

ID No. 850

This is a large pinnacle rock on the hill. A mythical place. Somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Star Wars. A view you will never forget. Come very early in the morning to see the sun rise in the horizon. Arrive by 7 AM to avoid the crowds. You w... Read More

ID No. 849

The area is a great place to spot dolphins. You can admire the charming thatched cottages and ancient chapels as you stroll along the white sand. It is a haven for wildlife. Read More

ID No. 847

This is a sandy beach. The beach itself is a large expanse of golden sand.  Explore the beautiful natural arch. There is parking nearby and a huge play area for kids. Nice dunes, clean bright sand and stunningly clear water. Lovely beach whereve... Read More

ID No. 843

This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the UK. There is a good viewing platform with very good views. The falls themselves are very impressive. There is a wooden plank viewpoint that protrudes from the cliff, it has amazing views of the sea... Read More

ID No. 842

Very clean and lovely sandy beach. Adjacent to the beach is a beautiful nine-hole golf course with a clubhouse that includes a cafe which is open to the public. There is parking which is free, and it has very easy access. Lots of seashells, light gol... Read More

ID No. 841

A roadside attraction as you enter the village. You can climb down. A beautiful and tranquil place to explore. This is very picturesque, beautiful place to walk and view. It is an amazing location and great for photography. Read More

ID No. 840

Discover a world of wonderful botanicals in the award-winning gardens. A huge variety of plants and trees from all around the world. The wider estate offers plenty to see. For those who want refreshments during their visit, there is a large cafe serv... Read More

ID No. 839

This is a long flat beach.The view is pretty breath-taking. If you want peace and quiet, excellent sea views, tasty food, this is the place for you. Visitors can enjoy the most stunning and unforgettable sunsets.This is an award-winning beach.  Read More

ID No. 830

Beautiful pink sandy beaches. There are several separate beaches here with some creative parking to get next to them, so you can escape from the crowds here easily. A beautiful wide beach with a very long gentle slope out to sea. Perfect for paddling... Read More

ID No. 829

 It consists of about 200 stones erected in more than 22 rows on hillside. They were erected about 4,000 years ago. Absolutely breath-taking setting for this mysterious ancient hill of stones. Follow the circular path around to examine the site.... Read More

ID No. 828

This is one of the most famous lighthouses in Scotland. Nice destination. The scenery here is stunning. Very busy single-track roads to get there. Arrive early. Stunning views on the walk from the car park and amazing views from the lighthouse. Amazi... Read More

ID No. 827

This is a fantastic pebble beach. The beach has a natural curve and nice breeze/wind depending which season you visit.   Great for wetsuit swimming, fishing and a nice little shore dive for scuba divers. Many visitors build artistic stacks... Read More

ID No. 826

This is a small Sandy beach area with a great view. Nice black sand beach. The dinosaur footprints are easy to see and the scenery is absolutely gorgeous. It’s a busy beach. Free on-street parking. Read More

ID No. 825

The short walk from the car park is well worth it as you reach the top of the hill and catch your first glimpse you could actually think you were in the Caribbean the white sand and clear water is amazing and you actually have to remind yourself wher... Read More

ID No. 824

An amazing trail and amazing views. Beautiful place but dangerous path especially during misty and rainy days. You will definitely enjoy the scenery and the breath-taking views! Most spectacular landscape and surrounding areas. This is very beautiful... Read More

ID No. 823

A beautiful and very special location.  There are a few marker boards around the site giving you an idea of the history of the cairns which was very helpful. originally was built 5,000 years ago. The cairns have gates by which you can enter the... Read More

ID No. 822

This is one of the places that makes the history of the Jacobite rebellion tangible. A visit to the nearby museum is encouraged. Some historical legends rest here. The surrounding hills and the Outer Hebrides on the ocean are just breath-taking. The... Read More

ID No. 821

Amazing old castle ruins. Stunning sea views over the steep high cliffside. It is worth the effort to come and see this ruinous castle. The castle is sign posted and after about a mile you will find the car park. There is no charge for the castle or... Read More

ID No. 820

Wonderful museum with wide ranging artefacts and a superb photographic collection. Maritime history including the rise and decline of the herring fishing industry. One of the best local museums in Scotland. It has a terrific number of items that take... Read More

ID No. 819

The castle was vacated in the 17th century following 300 years of habitation. Great ruin to have a look around. The adjacent beach is gorgeous. Very pretty with lots of old Scottish royalty history and how they lived. Great place to stop and park up,... Read More

ID No. 818

The waterfall is amazing to see and there's a lovely, not too difficult walk to get to it with good views at the top. Not suitable for young children. Read More

ID No. 817

Beautiful scenery. Come across stunning sights. Entry is free and there are information boards about the castle and the ruined house at the head of the loch. This is a popular tourist spot. It is a very picturesque castle, which sits on the loch with... Read More

ID No. 816

 A beautiful, deserted sandy beach with shallow waters and dunes. Some historic world war two defences still visible. This is an incredible sand bay stretching several miles with castles and a golf course along its length. Read More

ID No. 815

A stunning self-catering holiday home on the coast.  This area is ideal for those seeking an active holiday. Enjoy surfing, more relaxing break, with sandy beaches, fishing. A nice place to walk around with some interesting historical buildings... Read More

ID No. 814

Beautiful setting. Unfortunately, it's closed off and locked up, so you can't go inside. It's a short walk along the shoreline and then a quick viewing from a distance. The old ruins are on the shore-front.  But very beautiful view and scenery.... Read More

ID No. 813

 A museum dedicated to the exploration relating to the brochs. Excellent information about many broches and displays of many artefacts found in and around them. The centre tells the story of broch in North East Scotland. The museum shows what br... Read More

ID No. 812

This is beautiful white sandy beach and amazing views of the surrounding hills. Clear blue water. A good spot for wildlife watching.  Read More

ID No. 810

This is one of the most beautiful beaches. The clear blue sea and golden sands are so stunning. This beach is just simply breath-taking, definitely right up there along with the wonders of the world. Beautiful beach and great walks in the surrounding... Read More

ID No. 809

Lovely sandy beach with easily accessible car park. The colour of the sea is beautiful, clean beach, sheltered, crystal clear water. Amazing rocks to climb on and when you are up high, there are great views and plenty of beautiful rock pools to... Read More

ID No. 808

This is white sandy beach. The beach is one of the best in this area. It is very clean and quite long with a wide coastline. Discover ancient archaeological remains and ruins. Admire the wonderful sand dunes which frames the beach.  Read More

ID No. 807

This broch was probably built between 2,000 and 2,500 years ago. Its interior has never been archaeologically investigated. This is a pretty spectacular broch in great shape. A beautiful piece of history in a special landscape. This one's located clo... Read More

ID No. 806

The sand here is soft and white. This bay is clean, quiet and beautiful, with a rocky inlet and a big sandy shore.  A spectacular waterfall close to the beach. These dramatic 15 metre falls are a short walk from the road. The hills are breath-ta... Read More

ID No. 805

This bay is sand and rock beach. Nice wide and long beach with fine sand and lots of stones along the wall. It is most popular beach in this area. Perfect for sandcastles and dog walkers.  Read More

ID No. 804

This castle was built in 1573. This is a wonderful castle to visit if you are in the area as it is full of Royal History. Everything in the castle has been left as it was, when it was generously gifted to the trust in 1996. You see the magnificent st... Read More

ID No. 803

This is a wide sheltered sandy beach with an attractive old harbour which was built in 1830. It has a descent expanse of pale sand with some rocky patches. The beach is very popular for surfers with great views over the coastline. Read More

ID No. 802

The castle is a two-storey ruined tower house. Great views over the bay. The castle now has a viewing platform to allow you to climb to the top. Once there the view is stunning over the bay. The castle was built in the 14th century. It's very peacefu... Read More

ID No. 801

White sands that stretch for miles. This is such a beautiful spot to see birds, horse flies, listen to the waves and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The beaches are so incredibly peaceful, and the water is turquoise and very clear.  Enjoy... Read More

ID No. 800

This is an award-winning, sandy beach. The beach is a popular place for surfing. There is a small car park nearby. A walk from the car park to the top of the hill provides a panoramic view of the beautiful bay. Read More

ID No. 799

Such an amazing place, standing where people stood 5000 years ago. Neolithic chambered tomb that you can actually go inside if you're prepared to crawl on your hands and knees or scoot along on a little trolley. The Tomb is situated overlooking spect... Read More

ID No. 798

This is a beautiful bay. Bounded by towering 200m cliffs and steep heathery hills. A fine sand and boulder strewn beach.  Read More

ID No. 795

This is one of the most spectacular beaches with a huge expanse of golden sand at a low tide. Beautiful sandy beach with pretty surroundings. A stunning natural bay with a beautiful sandy beach. Read More

ID No. 794

This is a lovely long sweeping white sandy beach. The sandy beach has many different varieties of shells. Beautiful scenic camp site. The beach is huge and beautiful. Read More

ID No. 792

A well-built Iron Age underground chamber supported on stone pillars. The long, curved passage and the oval chamber are finely built, with four stone pillars supporting the roofs. Discover the Neolithic architecture and a larger settlement of stone r... Read More

ID No. 791

This is a white sandy beach and is ideal for walking. It is a haven for wildlife. Spectacular view point. The water is very clear and blue. Read More

ID No. 790

Plenty of space above the sand dunes and a lovely beach with excellent views. White sand and turquoise sea. Beautifully uncrowded clean beach. This is voted to be in the top ten beaches of the world. It has a small camping site alongside the beach. Read More

ID No. 789

This is a lovely sandy beach. A beautiful campsite right on the beach.  It is the nice place to go if you are camping. Sea views across to the hills and eagles flying over the site.  There is a campsite shop and also a just opening is a bik... Read More

ID No. 788

One of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland. This place is stunning: superb clear blue water and perfect white sands. It's very long and you can see the land across the water as well as an island. Huge beach with creamy white sand. Fantastic white... Read More

ID No. 787

A staggeringly beautiful beach. White sands and blue sea. Absolutely stunning beach and for the more adventurous there is a small zip wire going across on the coastal path. Nice place for kids to play and make many sand castles as the waves gently la... Read More

ID No. 786

 A popular place for tourists. An interesting insight into the military past. A fascinating slice of 19th century military history in two savings. A great place full of history and knowledge to absorb through the words of a fantastic, dedicated... Read More

ID No. 785

A fascinating museum with a very eclectic mix of fossils and local history.  A lot of truly interesting material to learn about the area and its geological formation, past local history. Also, some great finds in their shop: jewellery, artisan g... Read More

ID No. 784

This is really nice part of the coastline. White sandy beach, turquoise sea and sand dunes. Perfect for walks and watch sand martins, gannets, golden eagle, black cows on the beach.  Read More

ID No. 783

The Italian Chapel is a highly ornate Catholic chapel. This an amazing small Chapel as it consists of two Nissan huts that were put together. You will be amazed at the ornate interior, especially the tiles. It is still used as a Chapel today. Built b... Read More

ID No. 782

The barriers were built in World War II primarily as naval defences. Really interesting bridge connecting the small Islands. The Barriers are a series of four causeways in the Islands. The barriers are numbered from north to south. Great place of his... Read More

ID No. 781

Beautiful shallow lake close to the beach and amazing views from the cliffs. A place of tremendous natural grandeur and well worth the 8 miles of walking round trip. Spectacular remote beach not accessible by car. If you like walking it’s ideal. This... Read More

ID No. 780

This is a beautiful bay. Bounded by towering 200m cliffs and steep heathery hills. A fine sand and boulder strewn beach.  Read More

ID No. 779

 A prehistoric tomb hollowed out from a massive block of sandstone. It has attracted curiosity for centuries. The stone is classed as a Neolithic tomb, solely on the basis of its form and design. A narrow passage leading to two small cells. Visi... Read More

ID No. 778

Views are breath-taking and the beach is gorgeous, perfect for safe swimming. 14 miles of single-track road to get there but well worth the trip. Enjoy the scenery when you drive along the single-track road to reach the beaches passing through the gr... Read More

ID No. 776

This is a lovely long sweeping white sandy beach. The sandy beach has many different varieties of shells. Beautiful scenic camp site. The beach is huge and beautiful. Read More

ID No. 775

This palace is one of the most accomplished examples of Renaissance architecture in Scotland. This palace was built in the early 1100s. Two excellent buildings, ruins - depending on how you see them. Others palace dates back to the 1600s. A very inte... Read More

ID No. 774

A well-built Iron Age underground chamber supported on stone pillars. The long, curved passage and the oval chamber are finely built, with four stone pillars supporting the roofs. Discover the Neolithic architecture and a larger settlement of stone r... Read More

ID No. 773

 Beautiful wide and sandy beach with Crystal clear waters. Explore noise of waves, wild birdlife, a great and clean beach. The beach is a very enjoyable place. Read More

ID No. 772

Fabulous Neolithic site with many standing stones. Amazing engineering work of beautiful Neolithic People. They have really stood the test of time, nearly 5000 years, attracting people from all over the world. When you touch it, it takes you back in... Read More

ID No. 771

Beautiful golden beaches with white sands and Crystal-clear waters. It is beautiful, with a few rock structures standing in the at the shoreline. Stunning beach with amazing caves.  Read More

ID No. 770

The Standing Stones could be the oldest stone circle in the British Isles but this has not been proven for sure. There were originally twelve stones, with some standing up to six metres high, focused on a large hearth in the centre. Take the short wa... Read More

ID No. 769

 A massive stone circle.Today 36 surviving among the 60 stones. At least 13 prehistoric burial mounds. The main attraction and a wonderful, non-commercial, historically charged example of rock placements. A great experience wandering around the... Read More

ID No. 768

This was formed when the roof of a large sea cave collapsed. This left a spectacular arch with an inlet accessible via the original cave mouth and the remaining arch. It spans approximately 35 feet and approximately 66 feet high. Easy parking nearby. Read More