Download the Glens of Antrim

The Glens of Antrim are known locally in Northern Ireland simply as The Glens. A short hop from the Mull of Kintyre, there are nine glens of Antrim, all of outstanding natural beauty and all explorable from any of the main towns and villages in the Glens, including Ballycastle, Cushendun, Cushendell, Waterfoot and Carnlough.

The inhabitants of the Glens are said to be descended mainly from native Irish, Ulster Scots and Hebridean Scots.

The Lordship of the Glens, from the mid-13th century, first belonged to the Scot-Irish Norman Bissett family. In the mid-16th century it came into the ownership of the MacDonnells of Antrim.

The Causeway Coastal route runs through the Glens and showcases the  natural landscapes, from patchwork hills, mountain streams and waterfalls to a dazzling coastal road with majestic cliffs and golden sands.

The Glens of Antrim are famed in poetry, song, myth and magic and each is endowed with an evocative name andweaves its own special magic.

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Download The Causeway Coast

Just a short hop from Kintyre is Ballycastle on the northern tip of Ireland in the county of Antrim, the prefect centre to explore the area from.

Ballycastle is a seaside town best known for its ‘Ould Lammas Fair’, with entertainment and more than 400 stalls.

It is the perfect central location from which to explore west to the Giants causeway and east through Glens of Antrim or head north over the sea to Rathlin Island for some wildlife searching, fishing or to explore the island.

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Download Western Isles

The Western Isles or Outer Hebrides should be on everyone’s ’100 places to visit in a lifetime’, with some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland, beautiful deserted beaches, blue seas, a wealth of  history, amazing wildlife and a cultural heritage second to none.

Thanks to investment in road and ferry links it is possible to now travel from one end of the Western Isles to the other without having to go back to the mainland first.

From the tiny island of Vatersay, slow to the Western Isles pace of life as you journey over the causeway through Barra to catch the ferry to South Uist, amble through the Uists and Benbecula and sail to Bernary and there to Lewis and Harris.

On the way, take a boat trip to see the wildlife – dolphins, porpoises, seals, whales,  rare birds -   pick up some hand crafted luxurious gifts, explore the castles and ruins, photograph the stunning wildflowers of the machair, soak in the atmosphere, take in a ceilidh and sample some true hospitality.

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Download Loch Lomond South

Loch Lomond South has so much to offer and so much of differing character. The south end includes the bustling town of Balloch, with boats galore lining the rivers leading into Loch Lomond to the stately Balloch Castle Country Park, where walks through the park lead along the shores of the loch itself.

The east side is a popular day out, travelling through the smaller villages like Gartocharn, across the Endrick Waters towards Drymen and Balmaha, another yacht haven for those making the most of the vast expanse of Loch Lomond on the doorstep. The area is steeped in history and if you can, take in a trip out to one of the islands, where it is difficult to believe the city of Glasgow is just a few miles away.

The West Highland Way meanders north from here, towards Rowardennan and the Ben Lomond National Park, officially opened in 1997, where a granite sculpture by Doug Cocker commemorates those who gave their lives during World War Two and the permanent freedom for the nation that Ben Lomond represents.

On the west shores of Loch Lomond, golf is a huge attraction, along with the popular village of Luss and a variety of holiday parks offer the chance to stay a while and soak up the atmosphere, take in all the attractions, explore all the glens and many hostelries along the way.

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Download Loch Lomond North

Loch Lomond is part of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and one of the most spectacular, best known and popular lochs in Scotland.

The main route into the West Highlands runs alongside the loch, where there are ample opportunities to stop and admire the views, have a cup of tea and drink in the scenery at Tarbet, Inveruglas, Ardlui or Inverarnan. To fully appreciate the many attractions, walks, glens and the cylce path stay a few days at the many hotels, caravan parks and bed and breakfasts in the area.

The loch narrows as it reaches its northern most point, and the road continues to Crainlarich.

Keeping to the main road through Tarbet leads you towards Mid Argyll but take time to stop in Arrochar, where the first taste of the pace of Highland life will strike you as you unwind along the shores of Loch Long.

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Download Buckie  Map

Buckie is a burgh town on the Moray Firth and is the third largest town in the Moray area after Elgin and Forres.

It lies between Banff and Elgin on the north-east coast of Scotland and grew up either side of the Burn of Buckie which winds its way through the centre of the town.

Buckie is the amalgamation of a series of separate fishing villages.  A new town was laid out in the late 18^th century and early 19^th century above and behind the fishing villages and this area revolves around Cluny Square, with East Church Street and West Church Street leading from it and the North Kirk at one corner.

But it is the harbour, Cluny Harbour, which is at Buckie’s heart with its lifeboat station, shipyard and fishing boats.

Buckpool harbour to the west has been filled in and is now the finishing point for the picturesque Speyside Way.

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Download Buckie and District Map

Buckie and District includes the town of Buckie, pretty coastal fishing villages of Cullen, Portknockie and  Findochty.

At the height of the fishing industry in Scotland, Portknockie was a significant herring port with around 100 sailing boats in its harbour. Today it still has a fleet of around 10 fishing boats with five smaller creel boats landing creels and mackerel.

Cullen is a busy, popular village in the summer months and is the name-sake of the famous Cullen Skink soup, comprising smoked haddock, milk, potato and onion.

Inland is the popular tourist village of Fochabers, close to the River Spey and on the A96 as well as a number of popular peaks for walking including Bin Hill, Black Hill, and Hill of Maud.

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Download The Isle of Skye South Map

Skye South and the Kyle of Lochalsh hove into sight as you descend the A87 from Invergarry and what could more iconic than Eilean Donan Castle coming into view on the shores of Loch Alsh.

The Skye Bridge has negated the need for a ferry ‘over the sea to Skye’ but the song still rings in your ears as you take the journey over from Kyle of Lochalsh to Kyleakin and on to Broadford, one of the main towns on Skye.

Stay on the mainland and it is worth the trip down the single track road to the beautiful village of Plockton, a haven for those in yachts and a popular tourist destination, with its Highland cattle wandering the lanes leading down to the harbour.

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Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is one of the most iconic streets in Scotland, with Edinburgh Castle at one end and Holyrood Palace at the other.

It was the heart of the Old Town and at one time, along with Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Cannongate and Abbey Strand,  housed 70,000 people.

It is thought it was called the Royal Mile from the time of King David I, who originally set out the High Street in the  1120s, often referred to as the Via Regis or Way of the King.

The buildings in the Royal Mile were originally constructed of timber, but were destroyed by the English in 1544 and replacement buildings built out of stone by the turn of that century.

But the more familiar lay-out and look of the Royal Mile and surrounding streets did not emerge until the mid-1800s, with the Cannongate particularly modelled on what it would have looked like 500 years previously.

Today the Royal Mile is probably the busiest tourist centre in Scotland, alongside its New Town equivalent, Prince’s Street.

It is the focus for many tourists visiting Scotland and for the annual Edinburgh Festival in the month of August.

Along the Royal Mile you can do everything from purchase a bag of Scottish fish and chips to a full kilt outfit, sample the water of life – whisky – from all parts of Scotland or eat in some of the most atmospheric venues in Edinburgh, seek out uniquely Scottish designer jewellery and clothes or join guided tours that take you beyond the tourist shops, sample museums of all kinds or just take in the atmosphere.

Of course one of the most modern buildings connected to the Royal Mile is the iconic Scottish Parliament, designed by the late Catalan architect Enric Miralles, who died before the building was completed.

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