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Finlaystone Country Estate
Finlaystone is a large country estate near Glasgow, seat of the current Chief of the Clan MacMillan. It is situated near Langbank, just 10 minutes west of Glasgow International Airport.
Fortingall Hotel
A charming, luxury four star hotel nestled at the foot of Glen Lyon in the historic Arts & Crafts village of Fortingall, next to the ancient Yew Tree. Ten en-suite bedrooms, restaurant and bar.
Glencoe & Dalness
Some of the finest climbing and walking country in the Highlands is to be found within the 5,680 ha (14,035 a) in the Trust's care, in an area of dramatic landscapes and historical legend.
Goatfell
At 2,866ft, Goatfell is the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, with impressive views.
Iona
Iona is a small, fertile crofting island, currently inhabited by around 130 people.
Jedforest Deer & Farm Park
For a great family day out that's really different, why not explore the farm with a difference? Admire our magnificent herds of deer and find out more about farming today.
Moirlanich Longhouse
An outstanding example of a traditional cruck frame cottage and byre, dating from the mid 19th century.
Polkemmet Country Park
Discover a world of excitement at West Lothian's Polkemmet Country Park, where the clock has been turned back and a large area of neglected ground restored to its place as a focal point of the community.
Pollok House
Pollok House built in 1740 contains a famous collection of porcelain, paintings and furnishings.
St Abb's Head
The sheer 90m (300 ft) high cliffs between farmland and the North Sea are pounded by the sea below, but higher up are home to colonies of guillemots, kittiwakes, fulmars, puffins and herring gulls which nest on narrow ledges.
Staffa
This uninhabited island, only half-a-mile long by quarter-of-a-mile wide, is famous for its basaltic formations, distinctive stepped columns created when the lava of volcanic eruptions cooled many millions of years ago.
Visit Loch Lomond
Accommodation and tourist information for Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
Absolute Escapes Limited
Edinburgh based travel company specialising in tailor-made walking trips, self drive itineraries and group tours and events in Scotland. Please visit our website to find out more about our packages.
Almondell & Calderwood Country Park
A large country park incorporating two previously private estates, featuring many woodland and riverside walks, picnic areas, barbecue sites and open spaces for children to run and play in.
Ben Lawers
Perthshire's highest mountain 1,214m (3,980 ft) with views from the Atlantic to the North Sea.
Ben Lomond
Rising from the east shore of Loch Lomond to a height of 974m (3,193 ft), the Ben offers exhilarating walking and spectacular views all round.
Bowhill House & Country Park
The Scottish Borders home of the Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry KT, is in the centre of an extensive estate of hills and valleys where history and landscape combine to provide a unique experience.
Burg
The exposed location of Burg, open to the full force of the Atlantic weather, together with its colloquial name 'The Wilderness', give an indication of the wild terrain of this property.
Calderglen Country Park
The Visitor Centre has an audio visual room, history room, gallery, souvenir shop and the unique 'Hidden Worlds' wildlife experience. There are over eight miles of nature trails at Calderglen, where nature lover and rambler alike can enjoy a walk.
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