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15 of the MOST Beautiful Places to Visit in Scotland

Isle of Skye The biggest of the Inner Hebrides islands, the Isle of Skye is the primary destination for travelers who love exploring nature. From striking cliffs rising from the sea to fairy waterfalls, and lush green mountains full of unusual rock formations, this island has it all.

Up Helly Aa - The Viking Fire Festival!

If a viking of the past stumbled by accident into a wormhole and arrived at the present, we do hope he steps out right at the Up Helly Aa Fire Festival in Lerwick on the Scottish Shetland Islands, because he'd probably feel right at home.

The Beauty That Resides Under the Sea: Award-Winning Pics

Location: Shetland, Scotland Image source: Underwater Photographer of the Year Three large nudibranchs feed on a big coil of eggs in Shetland, Scotland. Also called sea slugs, they are an order of marine gastropods consisting of more than 3,000 species.

10 Beautiful Horse Breeds Everyone Needs to Know About

Shetland Pony source Coming from Great Britain’s remote Shetland Isles, these small ponies reach only 44 inches (11 hands) at the withers, yet they were initially bred for hard draft work. Then in the 19th century they traded their plows and carts to become coal miners.

Scotland Is One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth

Quiraing, Isle of Skye 2. Viaduct, Glenfinnan, Near Fort William 3. Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute [related_articles] 4. Glencoe, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands 5. Fingals cave, Isle of Staffa, Inner Hebrides 6. Ballachulish & Loch Leven, Lochaber 7. 

You Will Be Amazed at the United Kingdom's Pure Natural Beauty

The British Isles are located north-west of Europe and encompass England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, as well as many other smaller islands. When people think of the UK the country's rich history often comes to mind, or possibly, the rainy streets of London. 

All Dogs Are Loyal, But Which Breeds Are the MOST Loyal?

Shetland Sheepdog Shetland sheepdogs, or shelties as they're affectionately known, are renowned for shadowing their owners wherever they go - including when they merely move into another room in the house!

Why You Should Always Get a Window Seat.

Many prefer the isle seat when going on a flight. For myself, I prefer to sit by the window. It may not always be comfortable, but if you like stunning views you never get to see otherwise, there is no better place to be, especially if you travel during daylight hours.

Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024: 18 Winning Pics

Overall second place, Jade Hoksbergen A northern gannet, the largest seabird found in British waters, plunges into the ocean to snatch its prey near the Isle of Noss in the Shetland Islands. 3. Highly commended, Adventure.

Scotland's Wild Beauty Gives It a Semi-Mythical Feel

Kilda, an isolated rocky archipelago, is the most remote part of Britain and the British Isles. It’s in fact uninhabited these days, but you can visit and gaze in wonder at the curious beehive like fortifications and dwellings that remain from the island’s earlier civilizations. 4.

Unbelievable Photos from World Nature Photography Awards

Tracey Lund from the UK took the grand prize for her stunning portrayal of two gannets engaged in a fierce struggle over a fish, amidst the turbulent waters near the Shetland Islands.

Then & Now: How Popular Dog Breeds Were Like a Century Ago

Shetland Sheepdog The fur of Shetland Sheepdogs has become much longer over the last 100 years, and the dogs themselves have nearly doubled in size. 14. Boxer A lot of things have changed about the Boxer over the years – from the shape of its head to its overall physique. 15.

The Ancient Village of Skara Brae...

Skara Brae is located just North-East of Scotland, in the Orkney Isles. In 1850, a terrible storm raged in the on the isles. And when it calmed and passed, the clouds recending, the light revealed the outline of an ancient village.

Here Are 8 of the Most Famous Phantom Islands Ever

Saint Brendan’s Isle Saint Brendan’s Isle was allegedly located in the North Atlantic, and was named after Saint Brendan, the man who first discovered it. It was even featured on Christopher Columbus’s own maps.