A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y Z
I could almost include the whole of Scotland-with
the exception of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and a few towns-in
this section. So much of Scotland is wild and beautiful, seemingly
untouched by human hands. The farther north, the more into the
backcountry and remote islands you go, the more untamed the land.
This selection of countryside spots is just a sampling of the
wondrous landscape that awaits the traveller.
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Ben Lawers Mtn., Glen
Lyon
On minor road off the A827, approximately 5 miles (8km) northeast of Killin,
Tayside, north of Loch Tay. Tel. (0) 1567 820 397. National Trust for Scotland.
More than 8000 acres (3237.4ha), including Perthshire's highest mountain at almost
4000 ft. (1219.2m). Nature trail, birds, AV programs. Tayside
Ben Lomond
On minor road continued from the B837 at Rowardennan, Strathclyde, 11 miles (17.7km)
beyond Drymen, off the A811. Tel. (0) 1360 870 224. National Trust for Scotland.
5,369 acres (2172.7ha) of countryside with walks. Ranger centre. Strathclyde
Cairngorms
Mountain range between Spey valley and Braemar, Highland and Grampian areas.
Dramatic mountain scenery. The only vegetation in the high area is Arctic-Alpine.
Cairngorms National Nature Reserve provides hill and mountain walking. A chairlift
at the ski area-3600 ft. (1097m) high-provides views of the Spey valley. A trail
500 ft. (152.4m) up from the chairlift leads to the summit of Cairn Gorm with
panoramic views in all directions. Highland and
Islands
Canna
An island of the Inner Hebrides. Reached by ferry (no cars) from Mallaig, Highland.
Tel. (0) 1687 462 466. National Trust for Scotland.
Five miles (8km) long and 1 mile (1.6km) wide. Ornithology, archaeology and cultural
background of interest. Pony trekking. Highland
and Islands
Cape Wrath
On A838 by Durness, Highland.
Lighthouse on a cape with views of sea and coastal scenery. Highland
and Islands
Corrieshalloch
Gorge
On the A835 at Braemore, Highland, south of Ullapool. Tel. (0) 1445 781 200.
National Trust for Scotland.
Spectacular mile-long gorge, 200 ft. (61m) deep. Falls of Measach. Suspension
bridge. Viewing platform. Highland and Islands
Craigower
Off the A924 at Moulin, 1.5 miles (2.4km) north of Pitlochry, Tayside. Tel. (0)
1350 728 641 (Ranger Office) or (0) 1796 473 233 (Killiecrankie Visitor Centre).
National Trust for Scotland.
11 acre (4.45ha) beacon hill with views-path from car park to the summit. Tayside
Culloden
On the B9006, at Culloden Moor, Inverness, Highland, on the B9006. Tel. (0) 1463
790 607. National Trust for Scotland.
Scene of famous battle between Prince Charles Edward Stuart's forces and the
English under Cumberland, in 1746. Original cottage-Leanach-which survived the
battle, is restored and open. Visitor Centre has Jacobite exhibition and AV presentation.
In summer there are living history presentations. Highland
and Islands
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