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Walk to Blackwater Dam

Follow the tumultuous River Leven upstream to the source of industrial power, the mighty Blackwater Dam. Kinlochleven owes its existence … More

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Visit the Site of Scotland’s Last Fatal Duel

Two centuries ago, on August 23, 1826, in the cold light of dawn, two men faced each other across a … More

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Exploring the Airlie Monument in Angus

Airlie Monument is a prominent Angus landmark, visible from miles around. Erected in 1901 in memory of the 9th Earl of … More

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Abandoned cottages of Glen Girnaig

Ruined townships and abandoned settlements are ingrained upon the Highland landscape, as much a part of the backdrop as mountains, … More

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Scotland’s UFO Trail

Dechmont Wood, in West Lothian, is home to the country’s only UFO trail, a route inspired by an alleged encounter … More

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Colinton Tunnel

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Wemyss Caves

The Fife village of West Wemyss has enjoyed something of a renaissance in recent years with the restoration of the … More

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Queen’s Well, Glen Mark

During stays at Balmoral, Queen Victoria regularly travelled the Mounth Roads, a network of ancient rights of way traversing the … More

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North Third Reservoir

Overshadowed by a rough, rocky escarpment, North Third Reservoir is a real hidden gem, a diamond in the rough. Boasting … More

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Avenue of Redwoods

An impressive avenue of mighty Redwood trees that once served a country priory in Perthshire’s Carse of Gowrie contains among … More

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