ID No. 767

Shingle and sand beaches ideal for families. Very clean and a small beach.  Read More

ID No. 766

There are many beautiful places to photograph. Bring a picnic and plan for a beautiful day. Small beach with great views. You can climb up a little hill and see this beach from the top. This place is easily one of the most beautiful beaches in the wo... Read More

ID No. 765

You can relax and enjoy the breath-taking scenery and take advantage of the many outdoor pursuits that are available to you. Amazing location of holiday lodge. Explore lots of wildlife including deer, golden eagles and sea otters. This is a perfect l... Read More

ID No. 764

The broch was probably constructed about 200 BC. A small walk from the free car park.  This Iron Age building is 9m tall. It is a remarkably well-preserved broch. It is probably the most complete broch you'll see. A plaque explained it is about... Read More

ID No. 763

Explore a Neolithic village dating back 5,000 years. This is a stone-built Neolithic settlement consisting of eight clustered houses and is Europe's most complete Neolithic village. A beautiful and extraordinary preserved Neolithic village with house... Read More

ID No. 762

 If anyone is interested in how people were living in the old days, using the peat to build and heat, it will be worth checking out. As soon as you enter the house you can smell the peat from hearth. Amazing that this sort of house has been... Read More

ID No. 761

A wonderful sheltered cove and beach. A short walk along rough paths take you from the car park to the beach, passing an ancient graveyard that is still used today. Some of the graves are war graves. Just offshore is a Time and Tide bell, one of 12 p... Read More

ID No. 760

A large gorgeous beach. White sands, clear waters surrounded by amazing cliffs and slow decent into the water, so you can go slow before getting too deep. There is a large car park and toilets too. A lovely place to walk and explore the rocks. You ca... Read More

ID No. 759

Small sandy beach, with big cliffs which you can walk around. Small unique Loch with rocky hills surrounding it. Nice for a walk along the cliffs of on the beach. Perfect little beach with good walks all around. The sand is almost white and the water... Read More

ID No. 758

This is a fine stone castle built in 1145. The castle is itself is very interesting and a worth a visit. A chapel was built down the hill from the castle. Both the castle and the chapel stand as significant evidence of the Norse character of Scotland... Read More

ID No. 757

This is a historic Scotland site. A beautiful cairn from the stone age, if you are interested in archaeology this is a place to visit. It is special as it is rare to find a two layered tomb. One can climb down a ladder to inspect the lower entrance w... Read More

ID No. 756

This is a rich archaeological heritage. Enjoy the stunning view of the island from the broches. View artefacts from the Iron Age on display in the visitor centre on site. The Iron Age village began between 500 BC to 200 BC. Beautiful place for visito... Read More

ID No. 755

Explore an ancient burial place dating back over 5,000 years. Discovered here at least 29 skeletons were found inside the cairn during the excavations in 1934, with 17 skulls arranged side by side. It has a good parking space and the cairn is well si... Read More

ID No. 754

This place is incredible. Beautiful to see a natural arch. There is parking and a huge play area for kids. A lot of parking spaces near kid's playground. Excellent cliff top walk from beach. A large, wide and clean sandy beach.   Read More

ID No. 753

Great views. Wonderful area, fabulous local beach. The crashing waves, huge cliffs, big seabird population. What an incredible place. It's in the Guinness Book Of World Records as the windiest place in the UK. Beautiful location and great spot for ta... Read More

ID No. 752

This medieval building looks more like a fortress than a palace. Thick stone walls, turrets, small windows, narrow entrance door, all speak to the defensive nature of the builder. This used to be the residence of an Earl named Patrick. The architectu... Read More

ID No. 751

Very interesting to explore the remains of this historic site in a picturesque location. 2000 years of history. A great visit combined with the 5500-year-old chambered cairn 100 yards away. The broch itself is wonderful and all right on the coast lin... Read More

ID No. 750

A megalithic tomb dating back 5,000 years. This is an extraordinary chambered cairn of unusual size. You can go inside if you don’t mind a short crawl but you can stand inside. The interior stonework is stunning when you think of its age. Beautifully... Read More

ID No. 749

Well preserved ruins of Viking settlement. Information boards and magnificent setting. Great walking over the island to lighthouse and cliffs on the far side. When the tide is out, you can cross the causeway on foot from the mainland car park and see... Read More

ID No. 748

Discover this ancient passage grave, dating back 4,000 years. There are 12 standing stones surrounding the cairn and it is believed at least some of them were added after the cairn was built. A big description signed is posted and gives you an explan... Read More

ID No. 747

This one of Neolithic chambered cairns.  A stone circle and passage grave dating back 4,000 years. A torch is given to visitors, which should be used. This archaeological site is a great site to visit. The construction of the tomb is amazing whe... Read More

ID No. 745

The castle was built between 1560 and 1574. One of Scotland's most well-preserved and striking fortified towers, this is a massive, imposing fortification that seems almost comically out of place in such a small, remote island. The stonework is incre... Read More

ID No. 744

The lighthouse itself is perfectly maintained and its lantern testifies to the finest Victorian craftsmanship. It's an amazing feat of engineering given in location, still the tallest in operation in the British Isles at 42 meters and an incredible s... Read More

ID No. 743

Explore the chambers of an unusual Neolithic burial tomb on a small uninhabited island. This was built 5,000 years ago. The tomb was excavated in 1849. This burial monument is very well preserved. Read More

ID No. 742

It is spectacularly beautiful. There were all sorts of deep-sea birds there nesting. It’s amazing to see Gannets diving from such great heights. There is so much to see and enjoy walking up to the light house. Read More

ID No. 741

This is a Neolithic and one of the most archaeological sites on the island. It is the oldest standing stone, occupied more than 5,000 years ago. This is the oldest inhabited building in the European Continent and is located on the beautiful island an... Read More

ID No. 740

An ideal location for watching nesting birds and migrating birds. There is a small visitor Museum that includes information and artefacts from the lighthouse service. Stunning views from very high cliffs. Lovely to sit on the benches in the courtyard... Read More

ID No. 739

The light house was built in 1821. The views are spectacular, there’s great wildlife and the coffee shop is a great place to sit. It’s only a 10-minute walk up the hill from the car park. What a beautiful place to go to see birds and the marine sea l... Read More

ID No. 738

More than 4,000 years of human settlement here. Neolithic people firs settled at this site around 2700 BC. The location is beautiful, with stunning sea views. The setting is stunning and it is easy to see why our ancestors settled here through the ag... Read More

ID No. 737

Beautiful, historic buildings. What a great little museum that truly shows the history of this area and show cases a period lost in history. Really gives you a sense of what it was like to live in a croft house in centuries past. Be sure to walk down... Read More

ID No. 736

A prehistoric circular stone towers found only in Scotland. It was probably constructed around 300 BC and stands 13m tall. Unbelievable archaeological and architectural treasure. A mysterious round stone tower on the island and this is one of the bes... Read More

ID No. 735

Stay in the cottage or park up a campervan. When going out for the coastal walk, which is definitely recommended, don't forget to look back at the lighthouse to see the natural arch just below it. A great place to stay. This light house is still an a... Read More

ID No. 734

 The castle itself stands as a sophisticated and impressive example of a late 1500s tower house. The castle was infamous for notorious oppression for this area. The noblemen rule was a popular one. He was arrested in 1609 and executed along with... Read More

ID No. 733

On the shore, a sophisticated type of stone-built round house found only in Scotland. It has evidence of settlement spanning over 1000 years. This rare sculpture could date from the late of Iron Age or early historic period and may be associated with... Read More

ID No. 732

This is an artillery fort built to protect from the Dutch. Construction began but was not completed in 1665 during the Second Dutch War. It was rebuilt more than a century later, during the War of American Independence. The newer fort never saw milit... Read More

ID No. 731

This temple was built between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. It comprises a wall of large stone boulders, weighing up to 300kg. The design of the temple is very similar to Neolithic houses and burial cairns. The ‘temple’ itself is pleasingly maintained a... Read More

ID No. 730

What a spot. There is a fantastic lighthouse and stunning, gorgeous, magnificent coastal scenery. This is a great place to stay, the lighthouse was very cosy and in a stunning area. The walks around the light house are great. The cliffs are spectacul... Read More

ID No. 729

Fascinating and very well-preserved fortified house built in 1598. The castle is a splendid example of tower house architecture. Torches provided to explore the vaults. It has good access to the site and different areas of the building. Free admissio... Read More

ID No. 728

Good range of geological, geographical, human and historical information with primary and secondary evidence in situ. Clearly and informatively labelled it accommodates a range of ages and understanding.  Discover a way of life linked to the old... Read More

ID No. 727

Discover the underground shelter, well worth a few hours to see how the UK was being protected back in the Cold War years. Interesting place to visit and find out how the "elite" would have survived in the event of a nuclear strike. Explore how life... Read More

ID No. 724

This is a Victorian style castle. The castle is well worth a visit. It was built in the 14th century. With medieval origins it was substantially improved in the sixteenth century. Well-preserved with an interesting history. Beautiful walled garden wi... Read More

ID No. 719

A very pretty place. Lovely walk around the harbour and plenty of good food choices too. Really splendid views from the harbour towards the sea. The harbour itself is very beautiful with many ships parked. You can walk around the port and enjoy the v... Read More

ID No. 715

 A sandy beach sheltered by grass banked area with rocks and rockpools allow the children to explore in all weathers. Beautiful beach and surroundings. Simply a quiet but stunning beach. The water is pretty shallow most of the way out, perfect f... Read More

ID No. 611

This iconic castle is one of Scotland’s most popular attractions. 1,000 years of history. Located at a very beautiful place, this castle is one of the most stunning castles in the UK. The history of this castle is very interesting. The Visitors Centr... Read More

ID No. 609

Opened in 1822 after 9 years of work, this canal is one of the most fascinating waterways in Europe. The canal system is about 60 miles in length. Amazing place for a sailing holiday.  Breath-taking beauty and many points of interest along the e... Read More

ID No. 608

This is one of the most picturesque places in Scotland. A village, which is of volcanic origins, formed many million years ago and later shaped by glaciers during numerous Ice Ages. There are panoramic mountains views and internationally renowned wil... Read More

ID No. 513

Spectacular museum that looks like a real cave. They have some beautiful stones, gems and fossils and the information surrounding them is interesting and insightful. Excellent range of fossils and crystals etc. The biggest emerald in Europe is held h... Read More

ID No. 357

This is a prehistoric burial site This landscape was an important place for ritual and burial activities in the Bronze Age. Wonderful site great history inspired the stones from outlander. Over 4000 years ago these stones were placed here. A mysterio... Read More

ID No. 356

It's a beautiful area to visit, the views are stunning, breath-taking. Picturesque observation point offering panoramic views of waterfalls, cliffs & sea. This is sea cliff and stunning waterfalls. Amazing to see all that wate... Read More

ID No. 355

This is a large castle and mansion, stands on a pretty spot to the island and have been continuously occupied by the same family for 800 years. There's a great chance to see the seals relaxing around the castle. The gardens are beautiful. The whole b... Read More

ID No. 354

This is wonderful railway bridge. Historic architecture. It's an awesome spot. Built in 1890. And it is one of the most scenic railway journeys in Britain.The steam train passes over the bridge. Great place to visit with nice surr... Read More

ID No. 353

The castle was founded in the 13th century. The castle and the views are simply extraordinary. It is one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish. Picturesque castle that is located in a lovely island and... Read More

ID No. 346

This is beautiful mountain in Britain. Amazing Natural beauty, views and mountain track. Great hike to the top of the mountain. If you follow the path, it's not that hard to get to the top. Stunning hike with amazing panorami... Read More

ID No. 342

Really informative little museum about the UK's oldest police force. Lots of stories and memorabilia on display to learn from. Many rarely seen photographs and illustrations enhance the text displays bringing the stories to life. It is... Read More