Amber & Jeffrey
Things To Do
Inverness Botanic Gardens
To do near: Inverness A botanic garden with a tropical house with a carp pond and waterfalls, formal gardens and a cafe.
Inverness Castle
To do near Inverness Inverness Castle sits on a cliff overlooking River Ness in Inverness, Scotland. The red sandstone structure evident today was built in 1836 by architect William Burn. It is built on the site of an 11th-century defensive structure. Today, it houses Inverness Sheriff Court.
Victorian Market
to do near: Inverness 19th-century shopping arcade filled with tiny stores for gifts & souvenirs, plus cafes & eateries.
Culloden Battlefield
to do near: Inverness Site of bloody last battle of Jacobite Rising, with visitor centre and interactive exhibition.
Inverness Cathedral
To do near Inverness Inverness Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church situated in the city of Inverness in Scotland close to the banks of the River Ness. It is the seat of the Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, ordinary of the Diocese of Moray, Ross and Caithness
Clava Cairns
To do near: Inverness The Clava cairn is a type of Bronze Age circular chamber tomb cairn, named after the group of three cairns at Balnuaran of Clava, to the east of Inverness in Scotland. There are about 50 cairns of this type in an area round about Inverness
Urquhart Castle
To do near: Inverness Urquhart Castle sits beside Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland. The castle is on the A82 road, 21 kilometres south-west of Inverness and 2 kilometres east of the village of Drumnadrochit. The present ruins date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, though built on the site of an early medieval fortification.
Loch Ness
To do near: Inverness Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 37 kilometres southwest of Inverness. Its surface is 16 metres above sea level. Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie".
The Storr
To do near: Ilse of Skye The Storr is a rocky hill on the Trotternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The hill presents a steep rocky eastern face overlooking the Sound of Raasay, contrasting with gentler grassy slopes to the west.
Fairy Pools
To do near: Isle of Skye Multiple waterfalls, seemingly vibrant blue & green in color, with cold swimmable pools.
Quiraing View
To do near: Isle of Skye The Quiraing is a landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, the northernmost summit of the Trotternish on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
To do Near: isle of Skye Dunvegan Castle is located 1 mile to the north of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of Scotland. It is the seat of the MacLeod of MacLeod, chief of the Clan MacLeod.
Eilean Donan
To do Near: Isle of Skye Eilean Donan is a small tidal island where three sea lochs meet, Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, in the western Highlands of Scotland. A picturesque castle that frequently appears in photographs, film and television dominates the island, which lies about 1 kilometre from the village of Dornie.
Neist Point Lighthouse
To do Near: Isle of Skye Neist Point Lighthouse, designed by David Alan Stevenson, was first lit on 1 November 1909. An aerial cableway is used to take supplies to the lighthouse and cottages. Since 1990, the lighthouse has been operated remotely from the Northern Lighthouse Board headquarters in Edinburgh.
Loch Coruisk
To do near: Isle of Skye Hiking and lake, Loch Coruisk is an inland fresh-water loch, lying at the foot of the Black Cuillin in the Isle of Skye, in the Scottish Highlands. Loch Coruisk is reputed to be the home of a kelpie or water horse, a shape-shifting creature that can assume human form
Sgurr Alasdair
To do near: Isle of 3,255-foot mountain with multiple paths requiring scrambling or rock climbing efforts. Sgùrr Alasdair is the highest peak of the Black Cuillin, and the highest peak on the Isle of Skye and in the Inner Hebrides, at 992 m. Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock with excellent grip for mountaineering. It is named for Alexander Nicolson, who made the first recorded ascent in 1873.
Bla Bheinn
To do near: isle of Skye Popular with walkers, this remote mountain offers panoramic vistas from its 3,000-ft. summit.
Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum
To do near: Isle of Skye Charming castle ruins, dating from the 18th century, featuring a museum, gardens & woodland trails.
Skye Museum of Island Life
To do near: Isle of Skye The Skye Museum of Island Life is a museum in Kilmuir, Skye, Scotland, which is dedicated to preserving a township of thatched cottages as they would have been on Skye at the end of the 18th century.
Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls Viewpoint
To do near: Isle of Skye Picturesque observation point offering panoramic views of waterfalls, cliffs & sea.
Coral Beach
To do near: Isle of Skye Hidden-away beach with views of sea birds & seals, colorful surf & walks to an island at low tide.
Castle Street
To do near: Edinburgh An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland
Palace of Holyroodhouse
To do near: Edinburgh The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics.
Arthur's Seat
To do near Edinburgh Arthur's Seat is an extinct volcano which is considered the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as "a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design"
Calton Hill
To do near: Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle
National Museum of Scotland
To do near: Edinburgh The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Scottish Museum, with collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures. WikipediaDescription The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Scottish Museum, with collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world culture.
Princes Street
To do near: Edinburgh Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland, and the main shopping street in the capital. It is the southernmost street of Edinburgh's New Town, stretching around 1 mile from Lothian Road in the west, to Leith Street in the east.
St Giles' Cathedral
To do near: Edinburgh St Giles' Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, has been one of Edinburgh's religious focal points for approximately 900 years. Its distinctive crown steeple is a prominent feature of the city skyline, at about a third of the way down the Royal Mile which runs from the Castle to Holyrood Palace.
The Real Mary King's Close
To do near: Edinburgh Mary King's Close is a historic close located under buildings on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It took its name from one Mary King, a merchant burgess who resided on the Close in the 17th century.
Scott Monument
To do near: Edinburgh he Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the second largest monument to a writer in the world
Royal Botanic Garden
To do near: Edinburgh Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.
The Scotch Whisky Experience
To do near: Edinburgh Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride.
Scottish National Gallery
To do near: Edinburgh The Scottish National Gallery is the national art gallery of Scotland. It is located on The Mound in central Edinburgh, close to Princes Street. The building was designed in a neoclassical style by William Henry Playfair, and first opened to the public in 1859.
Holyrood Abbey
To do near: Edinburgh Holyrood Abbey is a ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by King David I. During the 15th century, the abbey guesthouse was developed into a royal residence, and after the Scottish Reformation the Palace of Holyroodhouse was expanded further.
Dunnottar Castle
To do near Aberdeenshire Start at Stonehaven, which can be reached by heading south from Aberdeen on the the A90/A92, and you'll be met by the well-preserved ruins of Dunnottar Castle, perched on a dramatic cliff some 160 ft above the North Sea. Fought over by Wallace and Cromwell, it was used as a set for Franco Zeffirelli's 1991 film Hamlet. If you're lucky, you may even see puffins or dolphins from the castle ramparts.
Crathes Castle
To do near Aberdeenshire Heading north from Stonehaven on the A957 brings you to Crathes Castle, a few miles east of Banchory. Crathes is a classic fairytale castle standing in superb grounds with a range of woodland trails on offer to help you explore. Inside, spiral staircases lead to rooms famous for their Jacobean painted ceilings and resident ghost, the Green Lady. Outside, the gardens feature large yew hedges and a colourful double herbaceous border. The wider estate offers six separate walking trails to enjoy, as well as a Go Ape! treetop adventure park and children's adventure playground.
Drum Castle, Garden and Estate
To do near: Aberdeenshire Located 5 miles east of Crathes Castle, near Drumoak, Drum Castle combines a unique mix of a late 13th century tower, fine Jacobean mansion house and later Victorian additions. Superb furniture and paintings are on display while the estate's woodland trails and exceptional walled rose garden are well worth exploring.
Castle Fraser
To do near Aberdeenshire. About 16 miles west of Aberdeen, near Sauchen, stands Castle Fraser, one of the grandest castles of Mar. This magnificent building contains an evocative Great Hall, fine furniture and paintings. Enjoy the beautiful secluded walled garden, extensive woodland walks with fine views of the castle plus a children's adventure playground. Visit the tearoom and enjoy homebaked cakes in the ambience of the 19th century castle kitchen, before browsing the shop.
Tolquhon Castle
To do near Aberdeenshire. Tolquhon Castle at Tarves is one of the most picturesque of the castles in the Grampian countryside. Largely built in the late 16th century by the Forbes family, it houses the Tolquhon Tomb, one of the best examples of Scotland's so-called Jacobean 'Glorious Tombs'. Don't forget to look for the secret compartment in the laird's quarters where he hid his valuables.
Haddo House
To do near Aberdeenshire Haddo House near Methlick is an elegant mansion house boasting sumptuous Victorian interiors beneath a crisp Georgian exterior. Noted for fine furniture and paintings, including artworks by Sir Thomas Lawrence and James Giles, the historic home designed by William Adam also has a terraced garden. Explore the grounds and adjacent country park with its lakes, walks and monuments.
Fyvie Castle
To do near Aberdeenshire. Begin your day at Fyvie Castle, Turriff, about 50 minutes north of Aberdeen. Fyvie is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial architecture. Begun as a simple castle in the 13th century, five powerful families each added significantly to it until it reached its present form. Inside, the magnificent sweeping staircase is the most dramatic feature while many treasures are on display including a superb collection of arms, armour and paintings. You can also stroll around the loch or visit the racquets court and bowling alley.
Delgatie Castle
To do near Aberdeenshire. Heading north on the A947, you encounter Delgatie Castle at Delgaty. The castle dates from the 11th century and is steeped in Scottish history yet still has a surprising lived-in atmosphere. It has some of the finest painted ceilings in Scotland and also boasts an award-winning restaurant and coffee shop.
Balvenie Castle
To do near Aberdeenshire. Balvenie Castle is one of the oldest stone castles in Scotland. Originally the seat of the powerful Comyn Earls of Buchan, it later became the home of John Stewart, Earl of Atholl. The Stewarts changed the formidable medieval stronghold into a pleasing Renaissance residence.
Huntly Castle
To do near Aberdeenshire. Huntly Castle is a ruined castle in Huntly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was the ancestral home of the chief of Clan Gordon, Earl of Huntly.
Leith Hall
To do near Aberdeenshire. Leith Hall is a typical Scottish laird's residence brimming with family treasures amassed throughout the lifetimes of 10 generations of the Leith-Hay family. The house was used as an auxilary hospital during the First World War and an exhibition tells the story of military men and the part they played in battles through the decades.