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Portree, UK

Portree: The Beating Heart of the Isle of Skye In August 2019, I arrived in Portree, the vibrant capital of the Isle of Skye, and immediately felt the pulse of the island’s soul. Nestled along a...

Geary, Isle of Skye, UK

Geary: A Quiet Corner of Skye with a View to Forever In August 2019, I ventured to one of the Isle of Skye’s most tranquil and tucked-away hamlets—Geary. Nestled on the Waternish Peninsula, Geary is...

Spean Bridge, UK

Spean Bridge: Highland Gateway and Wartime Legacy Tucked into the rugged landscape of Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands, Spean Bridge may seem like a quiet village today—but its history tells a...

Castle Stalker, Appin, UK

Castle Stalker: A Fortress, a Film Star, and a Slice of Highland Whimsy If you’ve ever watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail and found yourself wondering, “Where is that ridiculously majestic...

Kilchurn Castle, Lochawe, Dalmally, UK

Kilchurn Castle: A Highland Sentinel on Loch Awe’s Shores Rising from a rocky peninsula at the northeastern tip of Loch Awe, Kilchurn Castle is one of Scotland’s most evocative ruins—a place where...

Glenfinnan, UK

Glenfinnan: Where Highland History Rises with the Mist In August 2019, I stood at the head of Loch Shiel, gazing up at the Glenfinnan Monument as the morning mist curled around the surrounding hills...

Mallaig, UK

Mallaig: Scotland’s Coastal Gem and the Magical Journey to Get There I boarded a train in Fort William that would take me on one of the most enchanting journeys in the world—through the wild heart of...

Inchree, UK

Inchree, Scotland: Waterfalls, Wilderness, and Highland Heritage Tucked between the towering peaks of Glen Coe and the shimmering waters of Loch Linnhe, Inchree is a small but captivating hamlet in...