Eyemouth Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBEyemouth. Eyemouth Harbour. Eyemouth is easy to overlook. It stands on the North Sea coast of the Scottish Borders some eight miles north of Berwick-upon-Tweed. This makes it the first significant settlement you encounter after crossing the Scottish border if you are heading north. Except you don't actually encounter it, and for anyone driving ...
The Pineapple Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBThe Pineapple, or the Dunmore Pineapple, is one of Scotland's most remarkable buildings. Standing a mile north of the village of Airth, it was built by John Murray, the 4th Earl of Dunmore, in 1761 as a birthday present for his wife Charlotte. It took the form of a summerhouse from which to view the walled gardens of Dunmore Park, the family estate.
Luskentyre Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBLuskentyre is a sparse settlement scattered along the course of the minor single track road that skirts the north side of Luskentyre Bay. A few farmsteads, a few holiday homes, two graveyards and... And sand. The views across Lusketyre Bay from the early part of the minor road will probably give your first taste of Luskentyre Beach.
Kirkintilloch Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBKirkintilloch actually comes from Caerpentaloch, meaning Fort at the Head of the Hill. It was first recorded, written as Kirkintulach, in the 1200s. The fort in question was one of those along the line of the Roman Antonine Wall, and its remains were sited on the small hill which now forms part of Peel Park in the town.
Saint Mungo: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBSaint Mungo, also known as Saint Kentigern, Cantigernus or Cyndeyrn Garthwys, lived from 528 to 13 January 614. He is the patron saint and founder of the City of Glasgow. The wider picture at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline. According to the Life of Saint Mungo written by the monk, Jocelin of Furness, in about 1185, Mungo's mother was Princess Theneva (or Denw) daughter of Loth ...
Cowal, Bute & Eastern Argyll - Undiscovered Scotland
WEBThe Cowal peninsula, formed by Loch Fyne to the west and Loch Long to the east, and deeply indented by a series of further sea lochs, is the most visited part of Argyll. It is easily reached from Glasgow and frequent ferry services by both Argyll Ferries and Western Ferries from Gourock serve Dunoon.
Alford Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBAlford, pronounced without the "L", lies on slightly rising ground just to the south of the River Don as it makes its stately progress through the fertile valley known as the Howe of Alford towards Aberdeen and the sea. It was the river, or rather the bridge that Thomas Telford built over it in the early 1800s, that started Alford's growth.
Achiltibuie Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBAchiltibuie is just the best known of a number of small settlements around the coast of western end of the Coigach Peninsula. Following the road north-west past Badentarbat brings you to Polbain and Altandhu, complete with Coigach's main harbour at Old Dornie, in the sheltered passage between the peninsula and Isle Ristol. Further on, a side ...
Loch Etive Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBLoch Etive meets the Firth of Lorn and the open sea at Connel. From here it stretches east past Ardchattan Priory and Ardchattan Priory Garden on the north shore and Taynuilt on the south, before dog-legging north-east, ending after a journey of 17 miles from the sea at a ruined pier. Its northern end and the pier are accessible by car via a 14 ...
Glenluce Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBGlenluce. The village of Glenluce can be found some nine miles east of Stranraer and close to the head of Luce Bay. Its interesting Main Street twists and turns as it climbs up a hillside and is lined by stone, whitewashed and pastel coloured single and two storey cottages and houses, as well as the occasional larger building. This was once a ...