HighlandCroftHolidays.co.uk (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Take a voyage north to the breathtaking, rugged scenery of Sutherland in the far north-west of Scotland. This is Mackay country, and the numerous cairns, brochs and ruined settlements in the area are testament to a long and turbulent history. Norsemen would steer their longships around Cape Wrath on the way to Ireland, and sometimes came ashore in Durness. And it was the Vikings who gave the county...
SutherlandHolidayCottages.co.uk (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Take a voyage north to the breathtaking, rugged scenery of Sutherland in the far north-west of Scotland. This is Mackay country, and the numerous cairns, brochs and ruined settlements in the area are testament to a long and turbulent history. Norsemen would steer their longships around Cape Wrath on the way to Ireland, and sometimes came ashore in Durness. And it was the Vikings who gave the county...
SutherlandHolidayCottages.com (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Take a voyage north to the breathtaking, rugged scenery of Sutherland in the far north-west of Scotland. This is Mackay country, and the numerous cairns, brochs and ruined settlements in the area are testament to a long and turbulent history. Norsemen would steer their longships around Cape Wrath on the way to Ireland, and sometimes came ashore in Durness. And it was the Vikings who gave the county...
NorsehavenCottages.com (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Take a voyage north to the breathtaking, rugged scenery of Sutherland in the far north-west of Scotland. This is Mackay country, and the numerous cairns, brochs and ruined settlements in the area are testament to a long and turbulent history. Norsemen would steer their longships around Cape Wrath on the way to Ireland, and sometimes came ashore in Durness. And it was the Vikings who gave the county...
Scotbytes Weblog (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
There must be thousands of accommodation properties in Scotland, judging from the many accommodation websites out there. And I'm sure there are perhaps hundreds of websites that offer links to (some or most) of these accommodations. That however was no reason for me not to start a new website with links to most of the Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, Self Catering Cottages, Guest Houses and Campsites in...
Fibre to the home UK - Fibrevolution (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Each year, we go up to Scotland for a quick razz around on the motorbikes. Part of our route is to Cape Wrath, over Laxford Bridge. Just over a month ago, that bridge suffered major structural damage when an Army transporter fell off it , leaving those who live nearby, deliver goods, go to school etc via that bridge were faced with a 60-100 mile detour. And what, you may ask, has that to do with broadband?...
Life on a Small Island (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009
During my holiday last week (which now seems a dim memory -sigh) I visited Cape Wrath . Apparently the name of the area is derived from the Norse word for "turning point" as it was the place where Norse seafarers would turn their boats to head for home. We travelled over the Kyle of Durness on the "ferry" - which as you can see in this picture is a *very* wee boat. Yes it's the...
Derek and John's Epic Caper.... (Free subscription) | 01/08/2009
It has not happened since the year Lance Armstrong last won the Tour de France in 2005. But it happened today in Fife. The former members of the elite cycling club- Team Turtle- returned for a re-union cycle. They have not cycled together since the monstrous Cape Wrath Epic. The Duracell and The Doc both back for a team tour to Stirling and the famous Corrieri's Cafe. There may not have been much wrath,...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 23/07/2009
Holiday Home, Rosehall, Lairg, Sutherland. Situated near the pretty village of Rosehall, Inveroykel Lodge, Milton Cottage, Tigh A Rhos and Duchally Lodge offer the perfect retreat for those seeking escape from the pressures of life yet within easy reach of many attractions and activities. Only approximately one hour’s drive north of Inverness (the Highland capital), the lodges and cottages have...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 23/07/2009
Holiday Home near Cromarty Firth. Swiss Cottage is set amidst the natural splendour of Easter Ross, Balnagown Estate - historic seat of the Clan Ross - is a rich blend of farmland, woodland and heather-clad hills and is just a mere 30 minutes’ drive from Inverness, the Highland Capital and just north of the Cromarty and Moray Firths. Steeped in a history that spans generations, the Estate has...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 23/07/2009
Holiday Home near the Cromarty Firth, Easter Ross. Set amidst the natural splendour of Easter Ross, Balnagown Estate - historic seat of the Clan Ross - is a rich blend of farmland, woodland and heather-clad hills and is just a mere 30 minutes’ drive from Inverness, the Highland Capital and just north of the Cromarty and Moray Firths. Steeped in a history that spans generations, Marybank Lodge...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 23/07/2009
Country Holiday Lodge by Lairg Sutherland. Situated near the pretty village of Rosehall, Inveroykel Lodge , Milton Cottage, Tigh A Rhos and Duchally Lodge offer the perfect retreat for those seeking escape from the pressures of life yet within easy reach of many attractions and activities. Only approximately one hour’s drive north of Inverness (the Highland capital), the lodges and cottages have...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 23/07/2009
Self Catering Cottages, Lairg, Sutherland. ituated near the pretty village of Rosehall, Inveroykel Lodge, Milton Cottage, Tigh A Rhos and Duchally Lodge offer the perfect retreat for those seeking escape from the pressures of life yet within easy reach of many attractions and activities. Only approximately one hour’s drive north of Inverness (the Highland capital), the lodges and cottages have...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 21/07/2009
Holiday Cottage on Cromarty Firth. Set amidst the natural splendour of Easter Ross, Balnagown Estate - historic seat of the Clan Ross - is a rich blend of farmland, woodland and heather-clad hills and is just a mere 30 minutes’ drive from Inverness, the Highland Capital and just north of the Cromarty and Moray Firths. Steeped in a history that spans generations, the Estate has been transformed...
SutherlandHolidayCottages.co.uk (Free subscription) | 19/07/2009
On the north-western tip of mainland Scotland lies Durness, a thriving crofting community surrounded by magnificent mountains, a rugged coastline and wide unpolluted beaches. This is Mackay country, and the numerous cairns, brochs and ruined settlements in the area are testament to a long and turbulent history. Norsemen would steer their longships around Cape Wrath on the way to Ireland, and sometimes...
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