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. 811

This is a long sandy beach, approximately 3 miles long. Easily accessible from the car park. One of the finest Scottish beaches offering opportunities for great walk. Lovely large beach, great for families. Nice beach, perfect for making sandcastles... 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. 777

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. 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

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. 746

This lighthouse was built in 1836. A fantastic lighthouse with lots of history. Views are simply amazing. The tour of the lighthouse is very informative and you get to see all the floors inside, all the way to the top. It's a 15-minute walk from the... 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. 726

This ship is an interesting relic of bygone maritime industry. It is fairly well preserved, and very interesting to explore. You can climb ladders and go above or below deck. The vessel is more than a hundred years old. A place with wonderful and fas... Read More

ID No. 725

This is a beautiful little village. The village was built between 1597 and 1611. It's best in the summer when all flowers and trees are blooming. It's also a butterfly town, where butterflies and bumble bees are busy covering every garden in this his... 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. 723

This is a historic house museum and said to be the oldest house in Glasgow and of medieval origin. It was built in 1471. The architecture and the woodwork are worth giving attention. Explore the history of the struggle to preserve this historically v... Read More

ID No. 722

This Abbey and Palace is the stunning example of Romanesque architecture in Scotland. It was built in the 1070s as a priory. Once home to the Kings and Queens of Scotland. Following the 1603 Union of Crowns, it was seldom visited by the monarchy and... Read More

ID No. 721

A free and eclectic, private collection of everything from Impressionist art, Greek pottery, religious statuary and the third largest collection of Medieval tapestries in the world. Really beautiful building and awesome collection. The collection has... Read More

ID No. 720

Such a rare opportunity to view cave carvings. The carvings in the caves can be difficult to see but take a torch. Some of the caves still have the original cave carvings. A short walk from the parking area and a nice walk by the sea. Lovely place to... 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. 717

 This is a sandy beach curving gently round a bay. Outstanding beach with excellent sand dunes. Always clean and beautiful and the nature reserve at the far end adds interest. This beach is cleaned on a regular basis by volunteers and is never t... Read More

ID No. 716

This is a heavily fortified castle built for Royal residence. It was built in 1460s. It is in a very nice location. You can read some information about the castle's past on the boards at the site. An interesting ruin with a few signboards explaining... 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. 714

Good museum with lots to see and do. It gives the visitor a great insight to what life was like in the past, and tells you about life in all of the different decades from the early 1800s, for example how the ordinary working woman and man toiled for... Read More