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Northern Islands

Unst & Yell

Glorious Shetland islands known for seabird colonies, ‘dratsies’, seals and ponies

Things to do

NATURE SPOTTING

Yell is known for its important nature reserves and impressive seabird populations.

Keep your eyes peeled for otters, known locally as ‘dratsies’ – Yell is one of the best places in Europe to spot them.

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Two puffins stand side by side on a cliff, looking out to sea.

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The most remote inhabited island in the UK, famed for its seabirds and fabulous knitwear

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An exterior view of Fyvie Castle, seen from the lawn on a sunny day. Tall trees can be seen in the background behind the castle.

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An imposing 800-year-old fortress, with Raeburn portraits on the walls and wildfowl in the loch

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An exterior view, on a sunny day, of a very grand Georgian country house with large wings either side. A large lawn lies in front of the house, with tall trees in the foreground.

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An elegant and luxurious stately home designed by William Adam

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Hugh Miller’s Birthplace

Humble abode of inspirational geologist, folklorist and fossil hunter with a Garden of Wonders.

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Loch Tummel from the top of Craigower hill flickr.com/photos/pearlsareanuisance

Craigower

Panoramic views stretch out in all directions from the pine-clad summit of this Perthshire hill

Perthshire
A view of a deep cave in a cliff, seen from the sea on a sunny day. The cliffs have remarkable basalt columns.

Staffa

Volcanic rock columns are home to black guillemots, fulmars, puffins and the magical Fingal’s Cave

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Dollar Glen with bench and Castle Campbell in distance

Dollar Glen

Deep gorges, cascading waterfalls, Castle Campbell and woodland walks in the Ochil Hills

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Daffodils in front of Brodie Castle in springtime

Brodie Castle & Estate

Magnificent turreted castle with a Playful Garden and amazing springtime daffodil displays

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