Loch Glencoul and the bothy that sits at its head is one of my favourite secret places in Scotland. You can gaze out to the loch from the parking area at Kylesku bridge, but the best views of the loch are from Glencoul bothy. Have a question about travelling around Scotland? Join my Facebook groups Scotland Travel Tips and Scotland Travel Tips for Locals The only way to reach the island is by boat- either your own or a chartered boat. This obstacle prevents many from setting foot on the island, however, you are allowed to visit it.

If viewed from the mainland, the best spot is from the grassy banks near the Isles of Glencoe hotel. On the St Ninian’s Isle in the Shetland Island in the very north of Scotland can be found the 500m long shandy St Ninian’s Tombolo which is certainly one of Scotland’s best kept secrets. This beautiful active sand Tombolo is the largest of its kind in the UK and is a truly unique geographic feature that is photogenic and memorable. Then travel to a secret garden for a delicious lunch in their amazing glasshouse.We will then have a tour around the gardens with the owner, who will explain how using the organic herbs grown there has fined tuned their award winning gins. He willexplain the properties of the herbs used in the gin and why they change colour when you add tonic water! We also visit the drying room, the smell is simply divine in there! The gardens are set within 7.5 by a stream and a very enjoyable place to wander around at your leisure.Then on to your stylish accommodation and evening at your leisure, maybe with a tot of gin!Camban bothy offer shelter on the Cape Wrath Trail in the Cluanie to Morvich section 3. Cairnpapple Hill, West Lothian Glen Feshie has also been used as a filming location for various television and film including Mary Queen of Scots, The Queen,and Netflix series The Crown. There’s also a rumour that the pit located outside the old kitchen was a beheading pit, however, this is folklore, as it was most likely used as a run-off for excess water. The bothy is equipped with one bedroom that sleeps up to 6, and a common area with a fireplace.There are abundant wild camping opportunities outside too. If you’re looking for something extra special, a luxury log cabin is a perfect choice. Settle in and enjoy complete comfort with everything you could ever need in elegant surroundings. Ideal for a special occasion with family or friends, these cabins provide an idyllic setting for a luxurious break – with a little ‘wow’ factor thrown in.

There is diverse wildlife in the nature reserve, including golden eagles, pine marten, and crossbills.Constantine’s Cave is located in Crail, Fife; it’s 4 metres tall, 3 metres wide and 8 metres deep. After excavation, it was discovered the cave had been occupied on and off from the prehistoric period. Roman glass and pottery were discovered, as well as amphorae, iron and bone tools. Several incised crosses and Celtic animal engravings were also found on the walls.