Covering
the areas of the Borders, Edinburgh, Greater Glasgow, the Grampian Highlands,
the Highlands & Skye, Perth & Fife (including Angus & Dundee),
South West Scotland, and the Western Highlands & Islands. The country
of clans, kilts, bagpipes, whiskey, castles and lochs. Scenery as diverse
as the weather. Magnificent, remote beaches along the north-east coast spilling
with fine white sand and an abundance of bird life. Breathtaking glens,
cascading waterfalls through the lush vegetation of moutainsides, wide meandering
salmon rivers, gentle rolling farmland, and vast pine forests that pervade
the air with their freshness. With vast areas remaining virtually uninhabited,
wild animals and birds can enjoy the freedom to roam and breed. Sustaining
about 35 species of land mammal, from shrews, hares and wildcats to deer,
and some 400 different birds, including ptarmigans, puffins, peregrines
and golden eagles the Highlands and Islands are a 'spotters' paradise. Offshore
delights include seals, otters, dolphins, porpoises and whales. If city
life is more appealing, then Edinburgh can satisfy even the most demanding
visitor. A formidable castle stands at one end of the Royal Mile and the
Palace of Holyroodhouse at the other, with an assortment of modern shops, quality
eating houses, monuments and museums inbetween. |
