Fairylands in Scotland

30/09/2019

A tour around Scotland, a dreamy land like in a fairy tale can overwhelm you with its diverse natural landscapes from vast green grasslands, cool, calm lakes to majestic mountain ranges.

An Stòr

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An Stòr, shaped like a king’s throne overlooking his kingdom, was formed by an ancient landslide. It is one of the most photographed landscapes in Scotland, thanks to its majestic beauty that leaves visitors in awe of its fairytale-like beauty.

Ben Venue

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Ben Venue is a hidden gem in the Trossachs, near Loch Katrine. The name Ben Venue comes from Gaelic and means “little mountain”. Now a popular hiking spot, the two cliffs have inspired centuries of legends of witches and goblins.

Lake Earn

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Most notable in Loch Earn is Mirror Man, a stunning sculpture by artist Rob Mullholland, half buried in the middle of the lake. Loch Earn also fascinates visitors with its unique tidal phenomenon, the only place in the world where tidal phenomena occur in a freshwater lake.

Mirror Man

Mirror Man

Neist Point Lighthouse

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Nest Point is located on the western tip of the Isle of Skye, a 45-minute walk across the picturesque Isle of Skye to reach this lighthouse. First lit in 1909 and operated remotely since 1990, Nest Point Lighthouse is considered one of the most beautiful and remote spots in Europe.

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Buachaille Etive Mòr

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Buachaille Etive Mòr is home to some of Scotland's most diverse wildlife, surrounded by the River Etive and steep, vertiginous mountain ranges, creating a breathtaking natural landscape. Buachaille Etive Mòr is a Gaelic word meaning 'Etive man'.

Aonach Eagach

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Aonach Eagach is a precarious rocky ridge and a climber’s dream, located north of Glen Coe. For those looking for a more physically demanding expedition, Scotland’s Aonach Eagach is the perfect choice. Although the slopes are dangerous, the views from these precarious positions are spectacular.

Finnich Glen

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The magical beauty of water and light at Finnich Glen makes every visitor feel like stepping into a supernatural world. The waterfalls are surrounded by forest canopies and rocky mountains like a romantic landscape painting. Visitors coming here can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature, but also relax in the cool emerald green lakes.

Ben Nevis

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Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland at 1,346 m above sea level, in the Grampia Mountains, near the town of Fort William. It is also a popular destination, attracting around 100,000 climbers each year, with its peaks rising into the sky and swirling in the clouds adding to the majestic scenery.

Dunnet Head

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The Dunnet Head Peninsula is the northernmost point of Scotland. Although it can be vertigo-inducing, the jagged cliffs of Dunnet Head are worth seeing. The sea views at Dunnet Head are truly impressive, with clear blue waters and steep limestone cliffs. These limestone cliffs block the land route in a unique way, making it seem like an actual island.

Quiraing

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The Quiraing is a perfect blend of wild and picturesque. Legend has it that the rugged ridges were where highland farmers hid their livestock from raiding Vikings. The Quiraing is relatively uncrowded, but for many adventurers, it is the land of “Game of Thrones”.

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