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10 best lochs in Scotland you must visit
From the island-rich Loch Maree and the secluded beaches of Loch Morar, OS Champion, Lisa Drewe, reveals her 10 best lochs in Scotland you must visit.
Top secret waterfalls in Scotland for wild swimming
Kimberley Grant, author of Wild Guide Scotland, reveals her top 5 favourite hidden waterfalls in Scotland for wild swimming. From the deep pool at Feshiebridge to the river at Glen Etive, we have your next trip to the Scotland covered.
10 best NC500 walks
The Northern Highlands of Scotland are home to the most remote and dramatic landscapes in Britain and there is one epic route which encapsulates it all, the North Coast 500 (NC500). Popular with both drivers and cycle tourists, we break this iconic journey up into sections and share our 10 best NC500 walks along the route for you to enjoy.
10 best hill walks in Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs has a staggering 41 mountains over 2000 ft to climb. Kate Hopper gives us 10 of her favourite hill walks in the area.
5 of the best walks in the Cairngorms
There is nowhere like the Cairngorms National Park. It’s the UK’s largest with its ancient Caledonian Pine Forest, famous mountains and hidden hills. There are plenty of fantastic walks for you to discover. Here are five of the best.
10 best bothy walks
Author and outdoor guide, Geoff Allan shares his 10 best adventures from his book Scottish Bothy Walks.
The scandinavian origins of place names in britain
Find the original meanings of British place names that use Scandinavian source words with this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation.
The scots origins of place names in britain
Find the original meanings of British place names that use Scots source words with this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation.
The gaelic origins of place names in britain
If you have ever wondered how many of the places in Scotland got their names, this extensive list of terms, along with pronunciation, is here to help.
