Scotland

A place where I could belong

First published: 2019-10-02

If you'd ask me for a place I'll always love to go back to, my answer would be Scotland. I was lucky to visit this part of the island a few times already and I really feel at home there (sure there are lots and lots of nice places in England and Ireland, too). I adore the different landscapes, the quietness, even the weather⁰.

We (I've travelled either with my partner or a couple of friends) normally stayed at B&Bs or pubs and I have to admit the hosts where amongst the friendliest people I've met so far. Our hosts always did everything to make us feel welcome. What could better when coming home from a day's long walks around the countryside, than having a pint or two, a wee dram of Whisky and some warm meal? I always enjoyed that. And having some folks around, locals or tourists who'd enjoy having a little chat and exchanging one's stories.

There are so many different locations and landmarks to visit, ranging from historic sites like castles, mansions and fortifications to mountains, waterfalls and even sandy beaches. Not to mention cities like Edinburgh or Glasgow that are also worth visiting.

Scroll down to see some selected pictures in the gallery! More photos can be found on my flickr.

⁰A tourguide at the Talisker Distillery on the isle of Skye told us that "it occasionally rains in Scotland". Well, it seems there are a lot of occasions in fact ;-) But that shouldn't stop one from exploring this beautiful country!

Gallery: Scotland impressions

A couple of pictures showing different places in Scotland.

A deer grazing at Blair Castle and Estate.

Looking at McCaig's Tower in Oban from the harbour

Oban is known for it's whisky, but it is also the main harbour for ferry traffic to the hebrides.

Blackness Castle is located near the small town of Blackness on the bank of the Firth of Forth.

A detail view of the Dugald Stewart Monument at Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Calton Hill features a couple of monuments, some built after ancient models. This is an edited picture of the Dugald Stewart Monument.

Partial view of the impressive boat lift known as the Falkirk Wheel

The Falkirk Wheel is an impressive rotating boat lift located at Falkirk.

View on the Keltie Water above Bracklinn Falls

Bracklinn Falls is a waterfall next to the locality of Callander at the edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The water comes from the small river Keltie Water.

A picture showing Kilchurn Castle, taken from a north, north-east orientation

Kilchurn Castle is the most known and instagrammable Castle at Loch Awe.

The ferry boat Lomond Warrior approaching Luss, Loch Lomond.

When driving or hiking through Scotland you can find some nice examples of old stone bridges.

With a bit of luck you have a 360° view on some lochs from the summit of Ben Venue. Loch Achray, Loch Katrine, Loch Ard, Loch Chon and Loch Arklet. Without the outlook is still impressive ;-)

Steamship Sir Walter Scott on Loch Katrine

The Steamship Sir Walter Scott, named after the scottish poet, takes you on a cruise on Loch Katrine, e.g. from Trossachs Pier to Stronachlachar and back.

St Mungo, the first bishop of Glasgow, interpreted by street artist Smug.

Some whisky casks at the Kilchoman distillery on Islay.

Some crustacean traps outside of a storage facility at Port Askaig on Islay

Crustacean traps outside of a storage facility at Port Askaig. Port Askaig is one of the ferry terminals on Islay. It has a direct connection to Tarbert as well as to the isle of Jura nearby.

A range of spirits in the pub of the Port Askaig Hotel

The pub in the Port Askaig hotel has got an impressive range of whiskies, including those of the well-known distilleries from Islay, such as Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Bunnahabhain, Laphroig or Caol Ila.

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