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A fortnightly road trip

Martin Gregor
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Scotland circuit
Inserted: 09.09.2018
Author: Martin Jack Gregor © gigaplaces.com
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Scotland is a beautiful country that is less visited by tourists than other European countries. This will help me plan the Scottish circuit for 14 days. Which can be reached by car. There are many car rental companies in Scotland. The biggest is Arnold Clark. I also recommend downloading the WikiCamps UK application. It facilitates accommodation and also works off-line. Financially, when the car is fully occupied, count on a budget of up to CZK 20,000 / person with everything. The final route is here https://mapy.cz/s/324nN

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Preparations for Scotland

Itinerary

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| Altitude: 109 m / 358 ft

Tomorrow we fly to Scotland, where we will have a two-week stay and a circular route of over 1500 km. From Edi via Loch Lomond, Skye, Glen Afric to Inverness, then to Elgin, Balmoral, Stonehaven, Dundee, St. Andrews and back to Edi. In the meantime, other hikes into nature and sleeping in it await us. So let's look at things that fit and how they say what a car will drive. continue reading

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A tour of Edinburgh

Visit to the capital of Scotland

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| Altitude: 70 m / 230 ft

Edinburgh is a place visited by 13 million tourists a year. Which is the capital of Scotland. The city was founded by the Romans in the 1st century AD It has a population of 500,000. A city that offers a lot of history and very famous and visited monuments, such as a walk along the Royal Mile or Princes Street. Or with an ascent to Arthur's throne or Calton Hill. It is definitely worth noting the Castle, where you can see the crown jewels. continue reading

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Road to the west of Scotland

Linlithgow Palace, Stirling, Loch Lomond

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| Altitude: 26 m / 85 ft

After leaving the capital Edinburgh, many travel to the west of Scotland. And it offers many historical and technical monuments, but also natural ones. So I'll take a look at places like Linlithgow Palace, Callendar House, the mighty Stirling Castle with the nearby Wallace Monument. Then across Loch Katrine to Devil's Gorge, the haunted Buchanan Castle and end at Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. continue reading

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Glencoe

Glacial valley

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| Altitude: 513 m / 1 683 ft

Glencoe, who wouldn't know. It is considered one of the most beautiful places in Scotland, which was in its current position formed by glaciers. A place full of stories like the Glencoe Massacre. Today it is a popular place for tourists, climbers and filmmakers. More than one of the feature films originated in this valley. It is beautiful due to its steep hills and is sometimes nicknamed the Wailing Valley. continue reading

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Glen Nevis and Glenfinnan viaduct

Under the giant with a bead

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| Altitude: 251 m / 823 ft

Glen Nevis is located on the far side of Glencoe. In addition to the beautiful valley in which the river Nevis flows, you can also see the highest mountain in Great Britain, Ben Nevis, as well as the popular Steall Waterfall, which can be reached via the Rope Bridge. The pearl west of Fort William is the Glenfinnan Viaduct Railroad Bridge, which is known from many movies. Especially from Harry Potter and became so popular that it's on a Scottish 10 pound bill. Then there is the Glenfinnan monument. continue reading

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Skye

Pearl of Scotland

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| Altitude: 10 m / 33 ft

When many people say Scotland, they think of a man with a kilt and bagpipes, another a region full of castles and other natural gems located on the Isle of Skye. Skye can be divided into the Northern hilly and cliffy part and the Southern mountainous part, which is nicknamed the Scottish Alps. The Isle of Skye is one of the main destinations for all tourists. It is necessary, but to arm the nerves. The roads on Skye are for one car only and are often in desolate condition and travel takes a long time. So it's good to get up. continue reading

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Scottish Highlands

North West Highland

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| Altitude: 452 m / 1 483 ft

I consider its border from the bay at Fort William, through Loch Lochy, Loch Ness to the north of Scotland. Among the most popular visitor attractions are the Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness with its Nessie monster, Urquhart Castle, the center of the Scottish Highlands, and the lesser-known area, but considered by many to be the Glen Affric Valley. . If you are following our path, we will take it nicely gradually. continue reading

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Elgin

Demolished cathedral

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| Altitude: 18 m / 59 ft

60 km east of Inverness is the demolished cathedral in Elgin. It is one of the most famous in Scotland. The cathedral was founded in 1224. It was burned down several times. It experienced the greatest damage in 1390, when it was burned down with the town by Alexander Stewart, the son of King Robert II, called the Wolf of Banenoch. Since then, the cathedral has slowly fallen into disrepair and has been dismantled to build the surrounding buildings. The remains preserved to this day show how magnificent the building was. continue reading

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Scotch whiskey

Where the best whiskey is born

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| Altitude: 198 m / 650 ft

Whiskey is an integral part of Scotland. Its origins date back to the 15th century, where it was cooked in monasteries. Some sources state that whiskey came to the island from Ireland in the 6th century. Due to high burning taxes, black distilleries began to emerge. A huge number of these distilleries have been preserved in Scotland, and the „Scottish“ has thus become a sought-after assortment and recognized by many as the best in the world. Scotch whiskey has strict production rules and is divided into several types. continue reading

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Balmoral

Queen Elizabeth II Summer Residence

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| Altitude: 288 m / 945 ft

Balmoral, a castle associated with the royal family. Yes, it is the summer power of Queen Elizabeth II. The castle includes a large park with monumental trees. There is little public access to the estate. You can see personal items from the royal family. The castle was built in 1390. Furthermore, the castle serves as a hiding place for the royal family. continue reading

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Drum Castle

Tower house

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| Altitude: 103 m / 338 ft

Drum Castle is a castle that attracts with its huge tower. The original castle was built as a tower house from the 13th century and subsequently expanded to its current form. Its rarity is mainly the tower. It is one of the three oldest tower houses preserved in Scotland. This castle also played a role in the struggle for Scottish independence during the reign of King Robert Bruce. Today the monument belongs to the National Trust for Scotland. It is only open in the summer season. continue reading

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Dunnottar Castle

Castle on the coast

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| Altitude: 15 m / 49 ft

It lies on the east coast of Scotland south of Aberdeen. The castle was built in the 7th century on a 50 meter high rock. It was rebuilt several times during its time. It was never conquered by sieges, thanks to the difficult terrain. The castle is famous mainly for hiding Scottish coronation jewels. In his last phase of life, he served as a prison. continue reading

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Glamis

The place of the mother of Queen Elizabeth II.

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| Altitude: 59 m / 194 ft

Glamis original hunting lodge from the 11th century. For the next century it underwent a change following the example of the French Renaissance. The castle is really majestic and its importance is also due to the huge French garden. This place was made famous by the playwright William Shakespeare in Macbeth. What makes the castle interesting is that the mother of today's Queen Elizabeth II was born here. continue reading

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St. Andrews

Demolished cathedral

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| Altitude: 18 m / 59 ft

The cathedral was built between 1122 and 1159. At the time, it was the largest building in Scotland. During the church revolution in the 17th century, the cathedral was destroyed. In this way, many church buildings were destroyed in the United Kingdom. For us, the building can be connected with the Hussite Pavel Kravař, who was tried here and subsequently burned at the stake continue reading

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Forth Rail Bridge

Scottish Golden Bridge

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

A bridge that is as famous as the Glenfinnan Railway Bridge. It is a destination for many tourists. This railway bridge was opened in 1890 and its construction is truly timeless. The bridge connects North Queensferry with South Queensferry, across the Firth of Forth. It is 2500 meters long and with its span between the pillars was unique in the world at the time. continue reading

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Rossylin Chapel

A place leaning on myths

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| Altitude: 149 m / 489 ft

Everyone had heard of her. About the treasure of the Templars hidden in the crypt of Rosslyn Chapel. This myth, which is described in the book The Code of Master Leonard by Dan Brown. She made this place so indelibly famous. This is not a big chapel. For that, the interior really impresses with its incredible decoration. As the chapel is small, its attendance is extreme. In 1446 the foundation stone was laid. The North Esk Way long-distance hiking trail passes through this place. Photography in the chapel is forbidden. continue reading

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