Scotland

Scotland is only a small country in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. For much of it’s history the nation and it’s people have been incredibly poor but from this impoverished society some of the most influential people came forth to make their mark upon our world. There are few countries in the world that have not been directly influenced by the hands of the Scottish but few consider this when asked to think of Scotland and most of us would rather bring to mind the likes of Tartan and Harris Tweed... Read More

Cycling is an extremely popular sport and more and more people are discovering the pleasures of taking a cycling tour in preference to other types of vacation. Most choose to tour areas where the ground is rather flat and any hills are but gentle slopes while others prefer to visit areas which offer much more of a challenge. The Isle of Harris in the Western Isles (also known as the Outer Hebrides) of Scotland continues to increase in popularity for cycling tours and vacations and is well worth consideration if you are a competent and athletic cyclist... Read More

If asked where we are planning to visit for this year’s annual vacation few of us would reply “the Western Isles of Scotland” but to be fair the Western Isles of Scotland have, in the last ten years or so, seen a noticeable increase in tourism. Each year there has been an increase in the number of visitors from elsewhere in the United Kingdom and the U.S.A. Below we examine some of the reasons for this apparent increase in popularity... Read More

Scotland has, since Victorian times, been a popular vacation destination for many. The most adventurous tourists enjoy visiting the most remote parts of the country and few places are as remote as the Outer Hebrides. Found far off the West coast of Scotland the Outer Hebrides have become extremely popular with tourists for a multitude of reasons some of which are outlined below... Read More

Not too far off the west coast of Scotland can be found the interesting group of over 200 islands known as the Outer Hebrides. To the locals they are known as ‘na h-Eileanan Siar’ as the language spoken by the majority is Gaelic. While there are over two hundred islands only a very small percentage is actually populated. The main islands are, from south to north, Barra, South Uist, Benbecula, North Uist, Isle of Harris and the Isle of Lewis. For a number of years now the islands have become a popular vacation destination and the income is now crucial to the local economy... Read More

Are you planning a cycling tour? Are you looking for endless quiet roads running through stunning scenery where you can experience, at close hand, incredible wildlife while being faced by the challenges of a demanding cycling tour? Have you considered the Hebrides of Scotland? The islands of the Hebrides offer, possibly, the best and most challenging cycling in the United Kingdom while also offering routes more suitable for those looking for a more gentle tour... Read More

Have you ever imagined yourself sunbathing on a enchanting coast on a remote islet thinking about the meaning of life? As the rest of society rush about their every day jobs you will simply lie back and rest. The Western Isles/Outer Hebrides of Scotland are a collection of such isles abounding in incredible stupendous landscapes and enchanting beaches. One of the most spectacular of regions is Harris (Isle of)... Read More

While the Isle of Harris is not always the first place to pick up on new trends or fashions it does, eventually manage to take up some of the more important aspects of the British culture and, by August 2008, the island should have it’s very first boutique hotel in the Hotel Hebrides which is perfectly situated in the picturesque village of Tarbert... Read More