
scotland - the central highlands

Scotland - The Central Highlands
This huge area in the centre of Scotland is
dominated by two great mountain ranges; the rugged and romantic Trossachs and
the Grampians with their gorgeous glens and lochs. The East coast, with
wild and rugged cliffs, sheltered coves and beaches stretches from the Moray
Firth down to the Firth of Tay. Inland are the winter sports centres of
Aviemore and Glenshee.
The main towns of this region are Stirling and Perth in the centre and
Aberdeen, a busy seaside town on the East coast.
To the North, the Great Glen leads you from Inverness westwards to Fort
William, Glen Coe and Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. Down the west
coast the long mulls and deep sheltered sea lochs and natural harbours attract
yachtsmen from all over Europe, with Oban the popular and busy centre. Off
shore are hundreds of islands including Mull, Tiree, Eigg, Islay and the Holy
Isle of Iona.
Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen,
Aberdeen Shire,
Aboyne,
Alford,
Ballater,
Banchory,
Banff,
Ellon Aberdeenshire,
Inverurie,
Macduff,
Newburgh,
Oldmeldrum,
Peterhead,
Portsoy,
Turriff,
Angus
Angus,
Arbroath,
Blairgowrie,
Brechin,
Carnoustie,
Dundee,
Edzell,
Forfar,
Kirriemuir,
Montrose,
Argyll
Argyll and Bute
Argyll And Bute
Argyll,
Arrochar,
Benmore,
Cairndow,
Campbeltown,
Carradale,
Colintraive,
Cove,
Dalmally,
Douglas,
Dumfries Galloway,
Dunoon,
Helensburgh,
Highlands Islands Tyndrum,
Inveraray,
Argyll and Bute
Argyll And Bute
Argyll and Bute
Argyll And Bute
Banffshire
Clackmannanshire
East Dunbartonshire
Highland
Argyll,
Arisaig Inverness-shire,
Aviemore,
Ballachulish,
Balmacara nr Kyle of Lochalsh,
Beauly,
Boat of Garten,
Brora,
By Beauly,
Carrbridge,
Contin,
Cromarty,
Dingwall,
Dornoch,
Drumnadrochit,
Dulnain Bridge,
Fort Augustus Loch Ness,
Fort Augustus Loch Ness,
Fort William,
Foyers Loch Ness,
Gairloch,
Glenfinnan,
Grantown on Spey,
Hamlet of Port Appin,
Helmsdale,
Invergordon,
Inverness,
Inverness Shire,
Isle of Skye,
Isles of Glencoe,
John O' Groats,
Kentallen,
Kingussie,
Kinlochleven,
Kyle,
Kyle of Lochalsh,
Kyleakin,
Lairg,
Loch Ness,
Muir of Ord,
Nairn,
Near Fort William,
Nethybridge,
Newtonmore,
Oban,
Onich,
Portree,
Portree Isle of Skye,
Ross-shire,
Roy Bridge,
Spean Bridge,
Strathpeffer,
Thurso,
Tomatin,
Ullapool,
Watten,
Wick,
Highland Region
Highlands
Inverness-shire
Isle of Bute
Moray
Aberdeenshire,
Aberlour,
Aberlour Speyside,
Craigellachie,
Elgin,
Forres,
Huntly,
Keith,
Lossiemouth near Elgin,
Tomintoul,
North Ayrshire
Perth & Kinross
Perth And Kinross
Aberfeldy,
Alyth,
Alyth - Blairgowrie,
Auchterarder,
Bankfoot,
Blair Atholl Pitlochry,
Blairgowrie,
Crieff,
Dundee,
Dunkeld,
Glenfarg,
Kenmore,
Kinloch Rannoch nr Pitlochry,
Kinross,
Lawers ,
Loch Rannoch,
Meikleour,
Perth,
Perthshire,
Pitlochry,
Perthshire
Stirling
Aberfoyle,
Ardeonaig,
By Luss,
Callander,
Callendar,
Crianlarich,
Glasgow,
Killin,
Kilsyth,
Loch Lomond,
Lochearnhead,
Nr Loch Lomond,
Paisley,
Perthshire,
Port of Menteith,
Stirling,
Strathblane,
West Dunbartonshire
Local Attractions
Castles
Ballindalloch Castle Ballindalloch
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Ballindalloch Castle offers an historic castle visitor attraction, a Highland golf course and sporting estate, holiday cottages and corporate hospitality. Museums
Bute Museum [map]
Bute Museum Natural History Archaeology Species lists Woodlice Bumblebees Amphibians Reptiles mammals Butterflies Museum Of The Cumbraes [map]
Future Museum is a partnership between East Ayrshire Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, North Ayrshire Council, South Ayrshire Council and the independent museums of the south-west of Scotland. Glover House Aberdeen
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This Victorian House is the family home of Thomas Blake Glover (1838-1911), whose family lived at Bridge of Don from 1849, moving to this house in 1864. Castle House Museum Dunoon
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The Castle House Museum has permanent and temporary exhibitions covering all apects of Dunoon history and heritage, culture and geneaology. Fochabers Heritage Fochabers
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The Fochabers Heritage website contains information about the Fochabers Folk Museum, The Homecoming 2009 celebrations and the history of Fochabers West Highland Museum Fort William
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The West Highland Museum, Fort William. A fascinating insight into the history and people of the West Higlands of Scotland. Glenfinnan Museum Glenfinnan
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Historic Glenfinnan on the west coast of Scotland. Highland rallying point for Bonnie Prince Charlie in the Jacobite Rebellion. Boat cruises, scenic railway line with museum, accommodation, activities. Auchindrain Museum Inveraray
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Auchindrain Museum is an extraordinary attraction, which brings a historic “farming village” back to life. Inverness Museum & Art Gallery Inverness
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Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - Contemporary Artists Exhibitions, Galleries, Natural and Local History, Presentations, Displays, Talks, Lectures and more. Perfect for an Educational Day Out in the Capital of the Highlands. Nairn Museum Nairn
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Nairn Museum a local history museum, with artefacts and collections of local life and local collections, with a large range of local family history records. Racecourses
Stately Homes
Ardkinglas Estate Cairndow
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Highland Estate on Loch Fyne in Argyll, Scotland used as film location, conference venue. Woodland garden, champion conifers and rhododendrons, Lorimer mansion house. Marquee weddings. Inveraray Castle Inveraray
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Inveraray Castle, a magnificent Scottish castle and ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll provides a unique Scottish visitor experience Duart Castle Isle of Mull
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Duart Castle, on the Isle of Mull in Scotland is the ancestral home of the Clan maclean. Discover the history of the castle and the Macleans, learn more about other visitor attractions on Mull and Iona, and visit our online giftshop to purchase from our wide range of gifts and Scottish merchandise. Scone Palace & Grounds Perth
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Scone Palace near Perth, Perthshire, Scotland is the original home of the Stone of Destiny and the site of the coronations of the Kings of Scots. Blair Castle Pitlochry
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A famous historic Scottish castle open all year to the public in Blair Atholl near Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire, Scotland, historic seat of the Dukes of Atholl
