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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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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.

Fyvie Castle

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

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A window in Haddo House with a stone bust on the window sill, wooden shutters and rouched curtains.

Haddo House

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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Black Linn Falls in autumn

The Hermitage

Walk through towering Douglas firs to the folly of Ossian’s Hall, and gaze over the falls

Perthshire
In the background are the West Affric snow-capped mountains. In the foreground is a hillside, with occasional bare trees. A river snakes through the glen to the left of the image.

West Affric

Wild mountain landscape with peatlands, moorlands and woodlands, home to black grouse, golden eagles and water voles

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A view of the exterior of Newhailes House, looking between two ivy-covered trees. Red blinds cover the windows.

Newhailes

Palladian house that played a prominent role in the Scottish Enlightenment

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The summit of Goat Fell on Arran, seen with white clouds swirling around.

Goatfell

Admire stunning views and rugged mountain landscapes from the Isle of Arran’s highest point

Ayrshire & Arran
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