1. Glencoe:
Glencoe:
Glencoe is one of the most beautiful villages in Scotland and is the main settlement location in Glen Coe in Scotland. The village is located in the Scottish Highlands and surrounded by different natural beauties. The village is a modern one comparing the other settlements in the same location and the River Coe has helped greatly to increase its beauty. The village is the part of some historical importance and the Massacre of Glencoe is one of them. In 1692 the government force of King William III had killed 38 members of Clan Mac Donald for their disobedience in this location. The place is the most famous and scenic place in Highland glen and a large number of visitor crowd here to enjoy the natural beauty. The surrounding mountains provide a great view to them. The peak of Buachaille Etive Mor is one of the most attractive thing for the visitors and impress them at the first sight. Some of the most prominent skiing sites are located around the area specially the original ski area of Scotland. The village is a heaven for the tourists and provides them with the necessary facilities like accommodation, foods and for serving the facilities, a notable number of establishments and service providing agencies have been formed here. The small museum is another attraction for the tourists in the village.
Glencoe is one of the most beautiful villages in Scotland and is the main settlement location in Glen Coe in Scotland. The village is located in the Scottish Highlands and surrounded by different natural beauties. The village is a modern one comparing the other settlements in the same location and the River Coe has helped greatly to increase its beauty. The village is the part of some historical importance and the Massacre of Glencoe is one of them. In 1692 the government force of King William III had killed 38 members of Clan Mac Donald for their disobedience in this location. The place is the most famous and scenic place in Highland glen and a large number of visitor crowd here to enjoy the natural beauty. The surrounding mountains provide a great view to them. The peak of Buachaille Etive Mor is one of the most attractive thing for the visitors and impress them at the first sight. Some of the most prominent skiing sites are located around the area specially the original ski area of Scotland. The village is a heaven for the tourists and provides them with the necessary facilities like accommodation, foods and for serving the facilities, a notable number of establishments and service providing agencies have been formed here. The small museum is another attraction for the tourists in the village.
2. Ben Nevis:
Ben Nevis:
Standing around 1346 meters above of sea level, Ben Nevis is considered as the highest mountain of the British Isle in Scotland. The mountain is located in the western end of Grampian Mountains in the region of Scottish Highlands. This is one of the most popular places in Scotland for the travelers and adjacent to the Fort William, another place of importance in the country. The mountain is a popular place for the climbers around the world and it is estimated that around 100,000 climbers annually climb on the mountain. There are several difficulties for the climbers and mountaineers including the classic scrambles and rock climbs which have made it more enjoyable to them. It is said that the summit of the mountain once was the dome of an ancient volcano and there is also an observatory. The observatory has been used for the purpose till 1904 and it is reported that it began in 1883. The naming of the mountain is interesting and the current name – Ben Nevis is symbolic to mountain on the clouds or sky. In fact, the name has been given considering its extraordinary height and often the peak of the mountain is surrounded by clouds. The mountain is also often termed as Ben by the locals and native travelers. The mountain is the remain of a Devonian volcano that existed around 350 million years ago. Due to its maritime Polar climate, the mountain remains cloudy most of the times.
Standing around 1346 meters above of sea level, Ben Nevis is considered as the highest mountain of the British Isle in Scotland. The mountain is located in the western end of Grampian Mountains in the region of Scottish Highlands. This is one of the most popular places in Scotland for the travelers and adjacent to the Fort William, another place of importance in the country. The mountain is a popular place for the climbers around the world and it is estimated that around 100,000 climbers annually climb on the mountain. There are several difficulties for the climbers and mountaineers including the classic scrambles and rock climbs which have made it more enjoyable to them. It is said that the summit of the mountain once was the dome of an ancient volcano and there is also an observatory. The observatory has been used for the purpose till 1904 and it is reported that it began in 1883. The naming of the mountain is interesting and the current name – Ben Nevis is symbolic to mountain on the clouds or sky. In fact, the name has been given considering its extraordinary height and often the peak of the mountain is surrounded by clouds. The mountain is also often termed as Ben by the locals and native travelers. The mountain is the remain of a Devonian volcano that existed around 350 million years ago. Due to its maritime Polar climate, the mountain remains cloudy most of the times.
3. Loch Katrine:
Loch Katrine:
Loch Katrine is one the freshwater lakes in Scotland and mostly famous for its scenic beauty. The loch is located on the Scottish Highlands and attracts a substantial number of visitors from home and abroad. The lake is 11 miles in length and one mile in width. The location is easily accessible from Glasgow. The name of the lake has been adopted from two different words which refers to peasantry or cattle thief. In fact, there were some cattle lifters in the region and the gang used to steal cattle from the nearby locality. The lake has also been used in the literature and the poem The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott refers to this loch. The loch has been being used as water reservoir for the Glasgow city since 1859 and the surrounding localities are also served by it. The lake is now under the territory of Scottish Water. The water level of the loch has been artificially increased for its smooth flow so that it could pump water on the locality without the help of pumping. There are several access points available for accessing the lake with different facilities like car parking, gift shops, café for light refreshment etc. The small islands in Loch Katrine are also preferred by the visitors.
Loch Katrine is one the freshwater lakes in Scotland and mostly famous for its scenic beauty. The loch is located on the Scottish Highlands and attracts a substantial number of visitors from home and abroad. The lake is 11 miles in length and one mile in width. The location is easily accessible from Glasgow. The name of the lake has been adopted from two different words which refers to peasantry or cattle thief. In fact, there were some cattle lifters in the region and the gang used to steal cattle from the nearby locality. The lake has also been used in the literature and the poem The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott refers to this loch. The loch has been being used as water reservoir for the Glasgow city since 1859 and the surrounding localities are also served by it. The lake is now under the territory of Scottish Water. The water level of the loch has been artificially increased for its smooth flow so that it could pump water on the locality without the help of pumping. There are several access points available for accessing the lake with different facilities like car parking, gift shops, café for light refreshment etc. The small islands in Loch Katrine are also preferred by the visitors.
4. Cuillin Hills:
Cuillin Hills:
Scotland is filled with natural diversity and the Cuillin is one of them. In fact, this is a rage of mountain, especially the Rocky Mountains and located in Skye of Scotland. There are several mountains available in the range and they have their respective names based on their features and colors. The Black Cuilin is the original mountain and is traceable from the other parts of the Skye. The highest point of the mountain is around 992 meters from the ground. The mountains are accessible both by foot and boat and there are mostly three access points available in the present day. The travelers could follow different routes to reach the mountain range after their needs and there are different directions like north or west are also available to reach there. The true Cuillin is distinguished from the other mountains for its color – black. There is also a red hill located just beside the true one and lower in sizes. Besides, the scopes of climbing are limited here as the scrambles are fewer in number comparing the other hills. The locality has been listed as on the national scenic areas in the country of Scotland. The Black Cuillin is formed with rough black igneous rock that creates ample opportunities for the climbers to have some strong grips during the climbing. The water on the ridges is from the melting of winter snow and thus water is not available always. So, the climbers and visitors need to carry water when they go for the hills.
Scotland is filled with natural diversity and the Cuillin is one of them. In fact, this is a rage of mountain, especially the Rocky Mountains and located in Skye of Scotland. There are several mountains available in the range and they have their respective names based on their features and colors. The Black Cuilin is the original mountain and is traceable from the other parts of the Skye. The highest point of the mountain is around 992 meters from the ground. The mountains are accessible both by foot and boat and there are mostly three access points available in the present day. The travelers could follow different routes to reach the mountain range after their needs and there are different directions like north or west are also available to reach there. The true Cuillin is distinguished from the other mountains for its color – black. There is also a red hill located just beside the true one and lower in sizes. Besides, the scopes of climbing are limited here as the scrambles are fewer in number comparing the other hills. The locality has been listed as on the national scenic areas in the country of Scotland. The Black Cuillin is formed with rough black igneous rock that creates ample opportunities for the climbers to have some strong grips during the climbing. The water on the ridges is from the melting of winter snow and thus water is not available always. So, the climbers and visitors need to carry water when they go for the hills.
5. The Great Glen:
The valley of mountains, the Great Glen runs for 62 miles in Scotland and mostly famous for its scenic beauty. This is glen is also familiar with different other names like the Glen Albyn, Glen More, Glen of Scotland etc. The valley follows a great geological fault which is known as the Great Glen Fault and divides the Scottish Highlands into two parts – Grampian Mountains and the Northwest Highlands. The glen is used as a route to reach the Scottish Highlands and is connected with the city of Inverness and Fort William. A railway has been built I 1896 but that got closed in 1947 as the railway track was not extended to some other parts except the southern end of the glen to southern end of Loch Ness. The city of Inverness was no connected with the rail tracks. Recently, the authority has developed cycle and walking routes. The routes are made with footpaths, canal paths, forestry tracks and all of those are used by the travelers and since the ways are made in combinations of the tracks, they usually enjoy the trips. The valley was strategically important during the 18th century for some important towns like the Fort William, Fort George and Glen. The place is beautifully perfect for some special sort of adventure. Boating is one of the attractive activities here while many others like to travel on the Jacobite Steam Train which was found on a Hollywood movie – Harry Potter.
6. Loch Morar:
Loch Morar:
The Loch Morar is another freshwater loch in Scotland. In fact, the narrow lakes are known as loch in the country and there are a notable number of lochs is available but the number of freshwater lochs is few. The Loch Morar is located on the Lochaber in Highland of Scotland and considered as the fifth largest loch of the country. The loch is over 18 kilometers in length and the deepest one in the locality. It is said that the loch was created around 10,000 years before and a glacial activity is the reason behind its creation. The depth of the lake is not the same in all places and the average depth is around 87 meters. Comparing the other freshwater bodies, the water of Loch Morar is cleaner than the other sources and thus it is used for several purposes. The hydroelectric power station at the loch produced a significant amount of electricity after it was built in 1948. Besides, the location had been used as a training ground for the special forces during the World War II. The village Morar is located on the western side of the loch but the communication system is a bit back warded for some reasons. Many of the local residents emigrated in Canada in different periods and particularly it happened in the Highland Clearances.
The Loch Morar is another freshwater loch in Scotland. In fact, the narrow lakes are known as loch in the country and there are a notable number of lochs is available but the number of freshwater lochs is few. The Loch Morar is located on the Lochaber in Highland of Scotland and considered as the fifth largest loch of the country. The loch is over 18 kilometers in length and the deepest one in the locality. It is said that the loch was created around 10,000 years before and a glacial activity is the reason behind its creation. The depth of the lake is not the same in all places and the average depth is around 87 meters. Comparing the other freshwater bodies, the water of Loch Morar is cleaner than the other sources and thus it is used for several purposes. The hydroelectric power station at the loch produced a significant amount of electricity after it was built in 1948. Besides, the location had been used as a training ground for the special forces during the World War II. The village Morar is located on the western side of the loch but the communication system is a bit back warded for some reasons. Many of the local residents emigrated in Canada in different periods and particularly it happened in the Highland Clearances.
7. Highlands and the Isle of Skye:
Highlands and the Isle of Skye:
Highlands and the Isle of Skye are in fact a group of islands and perfect place to find some mesmerizing evening hours. Skye is the largest island in Scotland and the place is mountainous geographically which has made it more attractive to the travelers. The rocky slopes have brought a dramatic look for it and thus have made the sceneries breathtaking. Due to the breaking of clan system and some reasons, the people started leaving the locality and shifted their residences in some other parts of the country. Tourism the key activity here and in line with the tourism, some other activities like forestry, fishing, agriculture in some points also are taking place here. The wet, windy and mild climate is enjoyable to many extents to the travelers. Besides, the locality is enriched with wildlife like Atlantic salmon, red deer and golden eagle which not available in most other parts of the world except this area. The Highlands is a historic region in the country and culturally a notable place that had its influence from the Middle Ages to modern period. But the Highlands area is more populated than the Skye region as the residential places are more comfortable than the Skye. Besides, the mountain ranges have made the locality more attractive and beautiful for living in the area. But it should be acknowledged that both the places are naturally beautiful and the places are also filled with myths and legends of ancient Viking history.
8. Isle of Lewis:
Isle of Lewis:
The Isle of Lewis is the largest island of the Western Isles, an archipelago of Scotland, and covers an area of 683 square kilometers. This is a low-lying part while the other parts are rocky and mountainous. Besides, this part is also more fertile than the other islands of the country and thus the number of wildlife is more here. Moreover, the rate of settlement is larger here comparing the other islands for the lands being fertile. A diverse population has been settled here for the facilities and the conservation areas contain some of the rare species like the golden eagle, seals, and red deer. Life in the Isle is different from the other parts of the country and cultural history of the locality is enriched and diversified. Historical evidences tell that the human habitation began here around 8000 years ago. Some other evidences prove that the population had some farmhouse and their livelihood depended on agriculture and lived in some small houses. The population of the locality also experienced different historical periods and ages like the evidences of Iron Age have also been found here. The massive changes in the Isle took place after the settlement of the Vikings in the 9th century and the local culture turned in to a blended one. But the island became the part of Scotland in 1266. The locals of the island have also played important roles in the World War I. Now the island houses some of its historical sites which are of great attraction to the visitors from home and abroad.
The Isle of Lewis is the largest island of the Western Isles, an archipelago of Scotland, and covers an area of 683 square kilometers. This is a low-lying part while the other parts are rocky and mountainous. Besides, this part is also more fertile than the other islands of the country and thus the number of wildlife is more here. Moreover, the rate of settlement is larger here comparing the other islands for the lands being fertile. A diverse population has been settled here for the facilities and the conservation areas contain some of the rare species like the golden eagle, seals, and red deer. Life in the Isle is different from the other parts of the country and cultural history of the locality is enriched and diversified. Historical evidences tell that the human habitation began here around 8000 years ago. Some other evidences prove that the population had some farmhouse and their livelihood depended on agriculture and lived in some small houses. The population of the locality also experienced different historical periods and ages like the evidences of Iron Age have also been found here. The massive changes in the Isle took place after the settlement of the Vikings in the 9th century and the local culture turned in to a blended one. But the island became the part of Scotland in 1266. The locals of the island have also played important roles in the World War I. Now the island houses some of its historical sites which are of great attraction to the visitors from home and abroad.
9. Cairngorms National Park:
Scotland is filled with different natural resources and diversities. Accordingly, the government has managed to use the resources in an effective manner so that everything becomes useful. The Cairngorms National Park is one of the places in Scotland that will make the visitors too much delighted. The park has been established in 2003 and located in the north east part of Scotland. The park is the second one of this type and covers many of the natural resources like mountains and hills and got a subsequent expansion in 2010. The park covers six of the areas of the country enriched with natural beauty including the Highland, Moray and Perth. The landscape inside the park is excellent and almost similar to another National Park located in Norway. This is a protected area to protect the wildlife and thus some special measures have been adopted but the tourists are welcomed here. Before establishment of the park in this location, a large scale exercise was conducted by the Scottish Natural Heritage to set the boundary of the park. Initially the boundary was set with the five regions and later with the recommendation from local communities, the boundary got and expansion into other regions. There were some troubles about the establishment of a railway and two schools opined differently. One of the schools wanted to set the rail tracks for tourists and income while the other school was on the view that the environment of the protected area will be destroyed.
10. New Lanark:
New Lanark:
Founded in 1786 as a residential area for the cotton mill workers, New Lanark has turned into a village by the side of the River Clyde. Mills were established in partnership with an English inventor as the location is filled with natural resources and water power. With the passage of time, the village has turned into a modern village in the country and a beautiful place which attracts a good number of visitors. The entire village was planned and is considered as the milestone of urban planning. So, there are no congestion in the entire village and everything is in their perfect position. The mills in village got closed in 1968 for some unwanted reasons and the villages also underwent some restoration for attracting the tourists. Scotland is proud of this village for its enlistment with the UNESCO World Heritage Site list and the villages is also another historical place for the European Industrial Heritage. The which was used for the mills and factories is still in use to provide electricity to the parts of the village where tourists live. The village gained fame as a large number of people came to visit the mills from different parts of Europe for its clean and clear environment and a vibrant workforce. Initially the living conditions of the village was not up to the standard and the gradual development began in the early part of the 20th century. Now this is one of the most visiting natural places in Scotland for many of the locals and foreigners in the country.
Founded in 1786 as a residential area for the cotton mill workers, New Lanark has turned into a village by the side of the River Clyde. Mills were established in partnership with an English inventor as the location is filled with natural resources and water power. With the passage of time, the village has turned into a modern village in the country and a beautiful place which attracts a good number of visitors. The entire village was planned and is considered as the milestone of urban planning. So, there are no congestion in the entire village and everything is in their perfect position. The mills in village got closed in 1968 for some unwanted reasons and the villages also underwent some restoration for attracting the tourists. Scotland is proud of this village for its enlistment with the UNESCO World Heritage Site list and the villages is also another historical place for the European Industrial Heritage. The which was used for the mills and factories is still in use to provide electricity to the parts of the village where tourists live. The village gained fame as a large number of people came to visit the mills from different parts of Europe for its clean and clear environment and a vibrant workforce. Initially the living conditions of the village was not up to the standard and the gradual development began in the early part of the 20th century. Now this is one of the most visiting natural places in Scotland for many of the locals and foreigners in the country.
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