My Nairn (Free subscription) | 20/10/2009
Interesting coverage on the BBC which shows Fort George managed to make the Top 10 of most visited properties owned by Historic Scotland, coming in at 7th place, with Urquhart Castle making 3rd. While Central Belt attractions, not least Edinburgh and Stirling Castle, make it top of the list, and Urquhart castle has its big association [...]
Wellbeing Newsline: Norfolk (Free subscription) | 19/10/2009
Work of Adult Social Services department exhibited Edited by Jane Hill: The efforts of people in Norfolk who work in caring roles in the community were recognised at an event last week, hosted by the chairman of Norfolk County Council, Mrs Shelagh Gurney. The reception brought together more than 100 nurses, midwives, volunteers and officers from a wide–range of organisations that included Hellesdon...
Captiv8 (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009
Lucy Meadows and Moe Bitar chose the fantastic Urquhart Castle for their wedding on 15th August. The couple live in Dubai, and had flown into Scotland to Lucy's mum's home earlier in the week. They left from the Clansman Hotel which was to be the reception venue as well. It was a miserable day with wind and rain showers. I think we were quite lucky though as it dried up in time for the ceremony, and...
CNET.co.uk (Free subscription) | 27/08/2009
A pair of cyclists mounted Google's Street View trikes this morning to pedal around Scotland's Loch Ness and the overlooking Urquhart Castle -- ruins from the 13th century
A Foolish Interruption (Free subscription) | 17/08/2009
And I'm back. I haven't been on holiday or anything, just a combination of having a lot to do and being bone idle has kept me quiet for a while. But this is a story that is too good not to share. T he world's best wines will one day be made in Scotland . It's an intriguing prospect. Not just for the thought that the one day a drink that combines wine and whisky might be more than just something you...
Labourhome (Free subscription) | 09/08/2009
Frank Urquhart in the mighty “Scotsman 8 Aug 09″ writes this telling and incisive uncanny horoscope of what the SNP dream state the Banana Republic of Scotland will be like. Probably in hock to the eyeballs-with the begging bowl out in perpetuity to the US Golfing Resort Industry. Frank Urquhart writes “The developer the Trump Organisation has sent [...]
Needles of Steel (Free subscription) | 07/08/2009
In no particular order, holiday snaps from Scotland Fallingoch falls Urquhart castle, on the banks of Loch Ness Balmedie beach nr Aberdeen The Cog has a brother called Keith. The Cog thinks this is hilarious Stone circle Oban harbour
An American Family in England (Free subscription) | 03/08/2009
Caitlin told me my first Scotland post was short. So I'm going to try and spice it up a bit with this next post. Our first full day in the Scotland Highlands took us to Loch Ness. (For those of you who don't know, "Loch" means "lake"). There is an amazing castle on the Loch Ness called Urquhart Castle, so we went there first. The weather was beautiful, and the castle was fantastic....
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...
Tours And Travels Info (Free subscription) | 23/07/2009
Author: Rick Lomas Hire Camervan Scotland: Four Must-See Castles Holiday in Scotland. What can be more relaxing, except maybe to hire a campervan in Scotland. Why not? The roads is Scotland are easy to drive and the lack of traffic makes traveling through Scotland a relaxing holiday. Scotland is home to some of the most ancient castles in the world, and a holiday is not the same if you don't see at...
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
Self Catering Farm Cottage, Cromarty Firth. Enjoying wonderful views towards the Cromarty Firth, this renovated former farm cottage, Crickley Cottage , is an excellent holiday base for touring the Highlands, the west coast, Sutherland and Caithness. Visit Orkney Islands (day trip bus available) or Inverness nearby. Loch Ness with the ruins of Urquhart Castle and the historic Black Isle village of Cromarty...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 16/07/2009
Holiday Cottage by the Cromarty Firth, Easter Ross. Enjoying wonderful views towards the Cromarty Firth, Crickley Cottage is a renovated former farm cottage and is an excellent holiday base for touring the Highlands, the west coast, Sutherland and Caithness. Visit Orkney Islands (day trip bus available) or Inverness nearby. Loch Ness with the ruins of Urquhart Castle and the historic Black Isle village...
dooyoo newest opinions in UK / Irel (Free subscription) | 01/07/2009
a new opinion on www.dooyoo.co.uk about Urquhart Castle (Scotland) written by sugar78 I have always wanted to visit Scotland, and finally got to do it last year! We stopped at the lovely village of Dores which is absolutely picturesque, and the cottage we rented was right next to the beach and just breathtaking. Enough of the ...
Videos