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Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Orkney Islands & Balfour Castle, Scotland

"Scotland really is a spectacular country with so much history"

Susan Eisenhower

So far, my blog posts have been about places I have visited personally, however today's post is taking a slightly different angle by exploring the beauty of the Orkney Islands. I am yet to experience this island but hope to this summer.

One of the prime attractions of Orkney is the rich archaeological heritage. The beautiful beaches, greenery, cliffs and wildlife are equally important too. The Orkney Islands lie just north of Mainland Scotland and is made up of around 70 islands, 18 of which are inhabited by about 21,000 people.

For visitors coming to the Orkney Islands, there are a wealth of visitor attractions ranging from archaeological sites, local museums, the Highland Park Distillery and St Magnus Cathedral.

Travelling to Orkney is easier than you'd think, from Central Scotland there are flights, ferries, and coaches available weekly.

Friday, 6 March 2015

Loch Lomond & The Cameron House Hotel

Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch which crosses the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain by surface area and contains many islands such as Inchmurrin, the largest freshwater island in the British Isles. There are so many activities to take part in at Loch Lomond, but my favourite is climbing Ben Lomond.

Ben Lomond is a distinctive mountain situated on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond. The mountain is 974 metres (3,196 ft) and on a clear day it is visible from the higher grounds of Glasgow. Nearer the bottom of the mountain there are paths made by walkers in order to ease the initial walk up the mountain, then thereafter it can get difficult climbing but definitely worth the challenge!

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The Cameron House Hotel

There really is no where better to stay in Loch Lomond than the Cameron House Hotel. Whether it be fine dining, loch cruises, championship standard golf, spa breaks or simply chilling out, Cameron House is the place for you. The hotel is known for its legendary hospitality, location and beautiful grounds. You certainly won't be disappointed!

The room tariffs per room per night are as followings all on a Bed & Breakfast basis:

Chambre Unique - £309