An A-Z gazetteer of places to go and things to do in the countryside of Scotland. Part of the Scotland Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information
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Scotland Travel Guide - Countryside Attractions An A-Z gazetteer of places to go and things to do in the countryside of Scotland. Part of the Scotland Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information |
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Scottish Countryside Attractions - GGalloway Forest Park - Grey Mare's TailScotland Attractions Guide
Galloway Forest Park
Strathclyde, Scotland 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 … MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating:  ?
Glen Coe
Highlands, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, PH49 4LA 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 4406 ft (1344m). A well-marked footpath goes to the … MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating: ?
Glenfinnan Viaduct
A830, Glenfinnan, Highlands and Islands, Scotland A few decades ago you could have confidently said that most people came to Glenfinnan to view the Jacobite memorial (aka The Glenfinnan Monument). I'm not sure that's the case any longer. Though certainly many people come to the Monument, many also make their … MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside - Monument Heritage Rating:  ?
Goatfell
Isle of Arran, Ayrshire and Arran, Strathclyde, Scotland 5642 acres (2283.2ha). Ridge-walking and rock-climbing. MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating: ?
Grey Mare's Tail
Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG10 9DP Spectacular 200 ft (61m.) waterfall on a hillside. Wild flowers and wild goats. Sanctuary for Covenanters in the late 17th century. Guided walks in the summer. Extremely dangerous to leave the paths. MORE >> Attraction Type: Countryside Heritage Rating: ?
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