Whole Earth Guide
A selection from Inverness-shire...
Like to stay in a property in this area? Why not try one of these propertiesINVERNESS - centre of the Scottish Highlands
Capital of the beautiful Highlands of Scotland, Inverness is a growing city. Situated on the banks of the river Ness and with a history going back hundreds of years, it is an excellent centre for exploring the region.
The Victorian castle stands proud on its hill above the river, dominating the c...more
Dear Green Glasgow on the Clyde
Standing in the west lowlands and on the banks of the river Clyde is the city of Glasgow - meaning 'dear green place' in gaelic. Glasgow grew from the medieval Bishopric of Glasgow and the later establishment of the University of Glasgow, which contributed to the Scottish Enlightenment. Glasgow was...more
Edinburgh - The Ancient City of Enlightenment
Edinburgh has been the capital city of Scotland since 1437 and is the seat of the Scottish parliament. The Old Town and New Town districts of Edinburgh were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Each year Edinburgh plays host to a collection of festivals which come together under the ba...more
Our selection in BELFAST : The leaning tower of Belfast: the Albert Clock
The Albert Clock is one of many Belfast monuments that were named after aspects of Queen Victoria’s reign, in this case after her late consort, Prince Albert. As you can see there’s a life-size statue of him right there on the west face of the monument which was completed in 1853.Whilst many wou...more
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