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Eildon
Hills
From Melrose, Borders take the B6359 road and turn left
at Eildon Walk signpost, cross bridge and follow footpath
for panoramic walk. For Scott's View (named after Sir Walter
Scott who stopped here many times for the view) take the
B6356 off the A68 by Melrose. This road also leads to Dryburgh
Abbey | Borders
Fair
Isle
An isolated island reached by summer sailings of mail boat
from Grutness, Shetland. Tel (0) 1595 760 222 or (0) 1595
840 246. National Trust for Scotland.
Bird observatory with lodge. For details see website: http://www.fairisle.org.fairisle/
| Shetland
Falls
of Glomach
Northeast of A87, east of Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland. Best
reached from Dorusduain car park, 2.5 miles (4km) off the
north section of loop in old A87. National Trust for Scotland.
One of the highest waterfalls in Britain set in narrow cleft
in remote country. 5 miles (8km) walk-round trip takes 5
hours. Highland
and Islands
Galloway
Forest Park
Take the A712 from New Galloway or the A712 from Newton
Stewart, which traverses the park-19 miles (30.6km). There
is also access via an unclassified forestry track from the
A714. The park covers areas of Strathclyde, Dumfries and
Galloway. Southern Uplands scenery of wooded mountains,
hills, lochs and streams. Deer, goats, otters, wild cats
and other wildlife inhabit the forested areas. Climbing,
walking, fishing, camping and swimming are available. The
Galloway Deer Museum is in
the park. A deer park and wild goat park are located in
the Forest Park. Strathclyde
Glen
Coe
On A82, south of Fort William, Highland and Strathclyde.
Tel. (0)1855 811 307 (summer only) or (0) 1855 811 729.
National Trust for Scotland.
14,000 acres (5665.5ha) with climbing and walking trails.
Dramatic and beautiful mountain site of the 1692 massacre
of the MacDonalds by the Campbells. AV program and walking
information in Visitor Centre (guided walks available).
Ben Nevis is Britain's highest mountain at 4406ft (1344m).
A well-marked footpath goes to the top of the mountain.
A round trip takes approximately 8 hours. Glen Coe ski area.
Highland
and Islands
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