The Western Highlands Are Much More Than An Eilean Donan Castle Photo Opportunity

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The Western Highlands of Scotland have long been celebrated for their rugged beauty, untamed landscapes, and iconic landmarks like Eilean Donan Castle. While Eilean Donan Castle undeniably steals the spotlight with its photogenic charm, it's essential to remember that this region offers so much more than just a picturesque backdrop for your vacation snapshots.

In today’s email: 

• The Western Highlands: Beyond Eilean Donan Castle's Photo Opportunity

• A Visitors Guide To Eilean Donan Castle

• Collect your gift! - A Free Digital Copy Of The Ultimate Scotland Travel Guide

• Scottish Pubs around the World - The Vale Public House NYC

• Around the Web: Why are they called Fairy Pools Isle of Skye?,  The Magic of Scottish Dancing on Ice,Visit Edinburgh this autumn and winter to experience the real beauty of Scotland's capital and more

• From Social Media - a glimpse of the Northern Lights!

• Scottish Food You Will Love - The Most Epic Scottish Food Tour You've Ever Seen!

• Coo Wee - Determined highland dancer who falls over gets straight back up and carries on

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The Western Highlands offer much more than just a photogenic castle

EILEAN Donan is up there with the most photographed castles in Scotland, the star of everything from Highlander and James Bond films through to shortbread tins. Often visitors just stop to take a photo and then zoom onwards to the Skye Bridge, but last week I decided to linger a while to see what else the area offers.

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Eilean Donan Castle Visitors Guide

Eilean Donan Castle is a stunning medieval castle located on an island at the point where three Scottish sea lochs meet.

This iconic castle dates back more than 800 years and has played an important role in Scotland’s history, appearing in many movies and even becoming Scotland’s most photographed location.

Visitors Guide

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Collect your gift!

Get Your Free Digital Copy Of The Ultimate Scotland Travel Guide

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Scottish Pubs Around The World

Scots Away - Scottish Pub Directory App

The Vale Public House NYC now added to the app !

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Around The Web

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued by Met Office across Scotland as October begins

The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for rain covering much of the west of Scotland.

Edinburgh barber is a cut above the rest after being named as Scotland's best

Barber from Edinburgh city centre salon is named as Scotland's No.1 at awards ceremony.

The Ireland Scotland scoreline that'd knock South Africa out of World Cup

The permutations of Pool B of the Rugby World Cup have been a major discussion point, with all three of Ireland, South Africa and Scotland.

Visit Edinburgh this autumn and winter to experience the real beauty of Scotland's capital

Visit north of the border to ignite the senses and experience Scotland's capital in the beauty of autumn and winter.

Glasgow launches new tourism strategy as new hotels open

20 hotels are planned to open in Glasgow before the end of 2025

Scotland’s ancient rainforest has been given a helping hand by logging horse ‘Tarzan’

One man and his horse are working in a remote part of the Scottish Highlands to clear timber in a traditional way to help restore a rainforest.

The 'Highland village' 3,500 miles away in America is a slice of Scotland

There are estimated to be 25 million people in the USA who can claim Scottish ancestry.

Why are they called Fairy Pools Isle of Skye?

The stunning Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye in Scotland have been captivating visitors for centuries with their magical beauty.

The turquoise waters of these idyllic pools are framed by lush greenery and rock formations, making it an ideal spot to explore and enjoy nature.

But what makes these pools particularly special is their long-standing connection to mythology and legend.

The Magic of Scottish Dancing on Ice

Scottish Dancing on Ice – Sinead Kerr and John Kerr put on an extraordinary performance at the 2008 World Figure Skating Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. The couple put together a beautiful blend of traditional Scottish dancing with contemporary elements that captivated audiences around the globe.

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From Social Media

It's no surprise Scotland has some of the darkest skies in Europe - perfect for catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights!

Carrot Hill, Visit Angus

Credit: - Instagram.com/scott_land_

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Scottish Food You Will Love

The Most Epic Scottish Food Tour You've Ever Seen! | Edinburgh + Isle of Skye + Glasgow

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Coo Wee

Determined highland dancer who falls over gets straight back up and carries on

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