VIDEOS AND INFORMATION ON SCOTLAND
TRAVEL VIDEOS AND INFORMATION ON SCOTLAND
UIG BAY CAMPING AND CARAVAN SITE ISLE OF SKY.
Peaceful... Idyllic... Breathtaking views... Yet close to Ferry Terminal, shops and pub... Suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes. For Campsite prices and facilities click here
NORTH AND SOUTH UIST IN THE WESTON ISLES.
As well as by road, you can get to Armadale by ferry across the Sound of Sleat from Mallaig. Boat trips take you in search of the wildlife of the area, while on dry land are Clan Donald Skye.
Armadale WEBSITE OBAN WEBSITE MALLAIG WEBSITE
As one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands. LOCHNESS WEBSITE ISLE OF SKYE WEBSITE
Tobermory was built as a fishing port in the late 18th century and is now the main village on Mull. It is a picture-postcard of a place with the brightly painted buildings along the main street to the pier and the high wooded hills surrounding the bay. The village has a good variety of shops, hotels, and other accommodation as well as being the administrative centre for the island. The harbour is always busy with fishing boats, yachts and the ferry to and from Kilchoan during the summer months.
UIG BAY ISLE OF SKYE TO HARRIS ON THE OUTER HEBRIDES
The Island of Skye, situated off the West coast of Mainland Scotland, is the largest and best known of the Inner Hebrides.
Sometimes referred to in Gaelic poetry and song as Eilean a' Cheò (The Misty Isle), Skye is renown for its natural beauty, history and wildlife.
The Cuillin Hills, the Red Hills and Blaven have long been favourites with climbers and walkers. If you don't fancy the high places, the deeply indented coastline means you are never far from the sea.
Wildlife abounds on the Island, with birds from the tiny Goldcrest to magnificent Golden Eagle, mammals from Pygmy Shrew to Red Deer and fish from Saithe to Salmon. If you are lucky you might catch sight of the elusive Otter playing on the shore. The wide range of geology and topography provides habitats for many wild flowers.
ULLAPOOL TO STORNOWAY SCOTLAND.
The ferry used on the route is the Isle of Lewis. This is the largest ship in the CalMac fleet and it was built on the Clyde in 1995. The Isle of Lewis is capable of carrying up to 970 passengers and 123 cars. The interior is well appointed and spacious, with a large cafeteria and an observation lounge that comes complete with a display screen showing the ship's position.
The Isle of Lewis is especially well served by deck areas available to passengers. This includes a large rear deck complete with a considerable number of seats. Although much of the route crosses The Minch, the deck areas afford really excellent views of Lewis at one end of the crossing and the North West Highlands at the other. ULLAPOOL WEBSITE
Scottish Sealife Sanctuary
Ullapool is a picturesque fishing village. Add that to the range of facilities and cultural activities available and you have the perfect Highland holiday. Ullapool has restaurants, shops, cafes, bars, live entertainment, a museum & library, sea fishing, loch fishing, deer stalking, car hire & cycle hire, ferry to Stornoway and boat cruises. Ullapool is an ideal base from which to explore Wester Ross and the Highlands of Scotland. Our little village is now becoming well known for its Music Festivals. Take a vacation to coincide with one. The Loopallu Music Festival sees our town almost double in population and the Ullapool Guitar Festival showcases some of the biggest guitar names around with entertainment and workshops laid on for all the family.
Nestling in a mature spruce forest on the shores of beautiful Loch Creran the Scottish Sealife Sanctuary enjoys one of the most picturesque settings in Britain, and is home to some of the UK's most enchanting marine creatures. WEBSITE
A mound near the John O'Groats House Hotel marks the site where Jan de Groot, a Dutchman, built his famous house in the reign of James IV (1488 - 1513). His seven descendants quarrelled about precedence and Jan de Groot solved this problem by building an octagonal house with eight doors, one for each of his seven sons and himself, and an eight sided table so that no one occupied the head of the table. Jan de Groot ran a ferry to Orkney and charged 2p a trip. The coin for this denomination became known as the 'groat'. Jan de Groot is buried in Canisbay churchyard where his tombstone can be seen, now moved to inside the entrance porch for protection against the weather. Over a period of time the name Jan de Groot has subsequently changed to John O'Groats.
Passenger ferry service from John O' Groats
in the Far North of Scotland to Orkney. WEB SITE
About Orkney
The Islands of Orkney are a group of 70 islands and skerries 10km (6.2 miles) from the north-east tip of the Scottish Mainland. The largest island, known as 'Mainland' is home to most of the total 20,000 population but the main north islands of Shapinsay, Gairsay, Stronsay, Wyre, Rousay, Egilsay, Eday, Sanday, Westray, Papa Westray and North Ronaldsay and the south islands of Graemsay, Hoy, Burray, Flotta and South Ronaldsay are also populated. Although Burray and South Ronaldsay are 'islands' they are connected to Mainland Orkney by causeways. A few of the very small islands also have permanent or seasonal residents. WEB SITE