Pitlochry owes its popularity to two things – one is the building of the military route to the north of the country organised by General Wade in the 1700’s, which opened up this part of Scotland, and the other is the visit made to the town by Queen Victoria, while she holidayed in Blair Castle. It was the many favourable remarks that she made about the town that lead to an increase in people wanting to come to the area. The arrival of the railway to the region in 1863…
Read MoreScarborough is your archetypal seaside resort town, it blossomed in popularity during the Victorian era and has never looked back. There are plenty of attractions to keep visitors amused or occupied during their visit, not only the wide expanse of beach that marks the location as a fabulous family destination. The most noticeable feature of the resort has to be the castle which dominates the skyline and actually backs onto the welcoming sands. Entertainment is big in Scarborough and no matter what your age you will find that there is…
Read MoreLittlehampton may not jump out as being a number one UK holiday destination, but this is because it is a place that the British love to keep to themselves. Littlehampton is a wonderful destination, the perfect place for couples and families alike to enjoy some time together on the wonderful Sussex Coast, plus it is in the perfect location for you to explore the South Downs National Park too. Of course the top attraction of the town has to be the award winning beach, but the town is also home…
Read MoreIf you have never heard of the pretty town of Peebles, it is located where the River Tweed meets Eddleston Water before reaching the sea. Peebles once held great importance as it was along the major route from the Scottish borders through to the major city of Edinburgh. There have been settlements in this part of Scotland for millennia, as witnessed by the many remains of fortified structures that have been found in the area. It is believed that the first church to appear in what is now Peebles was…
Read MoreLoch Lomond has been immortalised in art and in song and is still a place to which visitors flock in their thousands every year. This stunningly beautiful 27.5 square miles of water continues to be one of the biggest tourist attractions in the whole of Scotland. The Loch holds the record for being the biggest single inland watercourse in Great Britain, and its location only twenty miles outside of Glasgow makes it easily accessible to all. As with many of the waterways and lochs and Scotland Loch Lomond was formed…
Read MoreWindsor is not only a popular destination because of its remarkable history, it is also home to two of the biggest tourist attractions in the country. Windsor Castle is of course one of them and the other slightly more modern attraction is Legoland Windsor. These may be the biggest draws in the area but there is much more to see, such as Eton College, Ascot Racecourse and the Savill Gardens. Despite the feeling that Windsor is historically an old place, it doesn’t mean that it has grown old in itself,…
Read MoreBen Nevis is not only the highest mountain in Scotland, it is the highest in the whole of the UK, yet despite this it is also the one that attracts the most visitors, which in turn means that it is the site of the majority of mountain rescues that take place in the UK, making it quite possibly the most dangerous. It measures a staggering 1,344 metres in height, which equates to 4,4406 feet – all of which people seem to have an insatiable need to walk, trek and climb.…
Read MoreKendal is a picture perfect old market town filled with character in what has to be one of the prettiest parts of England, the incredible Lake District. As if the lakes were not enough the town is a mere thirty minutes’ drive away from the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kendal is a haven for those with a love of the outdoors, for those who want to make the most of the beautiful scenery that surrounds you here, and those that are looking to enjoy some outdoor…
Read MoreWarwick is a town rich in history and filled with beautiful architecture, not to mention the incredible and majestic Warwick Castle which can’t help but dominate the areas skyline. It is a beautiful place filled with secret gardens where you can disappear into a word where time has stopped still, surrounded by the most incredible historic buildings that add to the overwhelming charm of this incredible place. Warwick seems to be filled with some kind of magic that makes people want to return again for romantic breaks, long weekends and…
Read MoreIt is estimated that one out of every eight marriages that takes place in Scotland is performed at Gretna Green, which equates to over four thousand weddings a year. Gretna Green is just over the Scottish Border and rather than being a village in its own right, is only one end of a large village which at the other end is known as Springfield. How Gretna Green became such a famous wedding destination is all down to geography and history. It was in 1754 that restrictions was imposed on the…
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