Grampian Mountains, Inverness

Advantages: A good variety of great scenery. An interesting journey for rail enthusiasts or scenery lovers.
Disadvantages: Not so good in poor weather. Not many round trips possible in 1 day.

...This is a journey through varied and beautiful scenery on a line that was difficult to create. There is even a local group who are fighting to preserve the line, which for some time has been under threat of closure. For most people the trip will start from Inverness station and if your time is limited you will have to plan carefully to ensure that there is a return journey available within a reasonable timescale. Within a couple of minutes of leaving Inverness the train crosses over the river Ness which flows throught the centre of the city. The line follows the south side of the Beauly Firth, offering good views over the water to the Black Isle, where the rare Red Kite birds can be found. Soon the train stops at the market town of Dingwall. This is where the Kyle line -as it's known - branches off Westwards and slowly climbs up... Read review

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Advantages: Central location to visit other places
Disadvantages: Don't forget the insect repellant.

...Glencoe in the Highlands, has got to be the place to go to if you want a beautiful destination that is in a central location and has it's own story to tell. We were in our touring caravan at Invercoe Caravan Park and were delighted with the mystery and majesty of The Three Sisters mountain range on our left and the shores of beautiful Loch Levan on our right. There were convenient gates around the site that led directly onto the shore of the lovely sea loch, and we were able to watch the tiny edible crabs in the edge of the loch and walk along the shore at low tide. Nearby is the National Trust for Scotland's Glencoe site with video presentations telling the story of the Glencoe Massacre. If you want to know more you will just have to go there, you won't regret it.... Read review

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Advantages: Wide fairways, big greens, magnificent views,good access from Edinburgh and Glasgow
Disadvantages: Not suited to short hitters

...This is one of the best kept secrets in Scottish Golf. Stirling Golf course is a very challenging course, particularly from the championship tees. It is normally in immaculate condition and has a very friendly and welcoming club house, which is well fitted out with good changing facilities / showers. There is no members bar, which is good, and Ladies have equal rights in the club house and on the course, which is in my experience, very unusual. The course is long, with a yardage of 6409, Par is 72 with a SSS of 71. The cost is £35.00 per day / £25.00 per round and prior bookings are essential as visitors are restricted to Weekdays 9am to 4:30pm and Weekends are subject to availability. The professional is Ian Collins Tel : +44 (0)1786 471490. The views of the Grampian Mountains and Stirling Castle from this undulating parkland course... Read review

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