If you really want to take in the full spectrum of the Highlands' geographical grandeur, make time for its beaches. Some of the beaches feature waters so clear and sands so white they resemble the ...

Nestled among the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands sits one of Scotland's most beautiful castles. Eilean Donan castle is perched on an island (with the same name) near Scotland's west coast, ...

A trail spotlighting some of western Europe’s oldest rocks has been proposed at a village in the Scottish Highlands. Geology ...

Scotland has more than two dozen official long-distance trails through moors, peat bogs and forests. We chose one of the most popular, the West Highland Way. As first-time walkers in Scotland, my ...

A famous Highland glen managed by Scotland’s forestry agency has joined the UK’s largest rewilding landscape. Glen Affric National Nature Reserve, managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), has ...

Discover the rolling hills of the Highlands and take a trip up north to bask in the festive atmosphere of Scotland's dramatic ...

For many, a trip north of the border begins with a few days in Edinburgh or Glasgow. But beyond the cities lie Scotland’s true treasures – rugged rural landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, and more ...

Driving into the Scottish Highlands, I was prepared for a weekend of whiskey and castles, bagpipes and thick brogues. (You know, the stuff of Scotch commercials.) I was right on the first two counts, ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

A visit to the Scottish Highlands offers one of the best bird-and wildlife-watching experiences in the UK, with the promise of rare encounters with unique species. OspreyThe osprey is commonly seen ...

Sitting in the Scottish Highlands, surrounded by nature, Rosemary Macgregor was inspired by the natural beauty of the landscapes in her hometown. She is now recognized as a respected designer and art ...