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The “n” Word, Lynard Skynard And The Loch Ness Monster
Posted by in Scotland Towns on September 12, 2009
Hoody and Beth discuss the pressing issues facing Amerika town residence everyday, questions that we all struggle with in our lives. Maybe.
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A Guide to Loch Ness
Posted by in Scotland Towns on September 7, 2009
Loch Ness is one of Scotland most beautiful locations and was recently voted as the most popular tourist attraction in Britain. From its outstanding scenery to the mystery of Loch Ness there is plenty to see and do in the region.
Perhaps the best way to start your exploration of Loch Ness is in the small village of Fort Augustus. This village is at the start of Loch Ness and although small in size it is a popular tourist destination.
Attractions here include the Caledonian Canal, which runs through the heart of the village and watching boats coming through the five locks can be a relaxing experience. There is also a selection of walks around the village which are perfect for the summer months and give you a chance to appreciate the surrounding scenery.
There is plenty of accommodation to choose from in Fort Augustus with dozens of bed and breakfasts throughout the village and two hotels and a hostel.
As you work your way towards Inverness you will come across Urquhart Castle which is one of Scotland’s most picturesque castles. It is in ruins after being destroyed by Bonnie Prince Charlie during the Jacobite wars but it is still worth a visit with plenty to see.
You are given a video on its history on arrival and then you are free to explore the castle ruins where you will have plenty of good photo opportunities as the castle looks out onto Loch Ness.
Your next stop should be Drumnadrochit where you will find the Loch Ness Visitor Centre. This is where you will find out everything you ever wanted to know about the Loch Ness Monster and the history of Loch Ness.
There is a hotel next door to the visitor centre which is ideal for those looking to stay overnight in Drumnadrochit and there are also bed and breakfasts for those on a tighter budget.
Your final destination will be Inverness, the only city in the Highlands region of Scotland. Here you can get a Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness with boat trips last anything between one and six hours.
In the city centre you will find a wide selection of places to eat and stay as well as the best shopping region in the Highlands. All forms of accommodation are available here from a budget £12 a night backpackers to a £100 night five star hotel.
It is possible to base yourself completely in Inverness to tour the Loch Ness area as it is only 33 miles from Inverness to Fort Augustus which takes in the full length of Loch Ness. But a great part of visiting Loch Ness is discovering the small towns and villages along the way with some hidden gems to be discovered and plenty of friendly locals to advise on what to see and do in the area.
For more information on Loch Ness visit http://www.lochness-guide.com where you will find photos and accommodation in Loch Ness.
Standing On The Shores Of Loch Ness
Posted by in Scotland Towns on August 27, 2009
Locked in the vaults of Scottish legend lies an enigmatic stretch of water famous the world over. Within the wells of Celtic folklore, the mystery of Loch Ness has baffled scientists for decades.
Loch Ness sits in the north of Scotland, near the town of Inverness. It forms part of a series of lochs running from the Irish Sea on the east coast, over to the North Sea on the western shoreline, almost dividing the country in half.
Loch Ness is the deepest body of water in the United Kingdom. Despite its natural beauty and standing as a tourist attraction in its own right, of course the real reason Loch Ness achieves cult status is the legend of the Loch Ness Monster.
Since those first blurred, black and white photographs from the first half of the twentieth century, the legend of the Loch has kept the world captivated; countless scientific expeditions have failed to reach a conclusion, elevating the monster myth.
Standing on the shores of Loch Ness, I have come here to experience the aura and mystery which has besieged the entire neighbourhood.
Drawn by a desire to meet the land and its people, I headed north from England, navigating the secluded mountain roads and low winter sun.
The journey trod a magnificent path through the bleak Scottish mountains, the neighbouring landscape carpeted with a blanket of snow. An immense feeling of isolation gripped me along the open roads, greeting little other traffic.
This was quintessential Scotland, just as nature had intended. Vast, wide open spaces, with barely a sole to witness, civilisation stripped to its bare bones. Life’s fundamentals were all this place required.
The water rippled gently about my feet as I stared deeply across the water’s surface, clear, but for several birds bobbing on the surface. I felt the answer to the legend was out there somewhere, but it was going to take a better man than me to work it out. I was simply here to enjoy the ride.
There’s a romance about the uncertainty. The enigma drives the tourist trade, on which the livelihoods of many people depend. But it’s not just about money. The people here are proud to be associated with such an iconic landmark.
To be honest, I’m undecided whether the truth – either one way or the other – is what people really want. I get the impression the majority of locals feel the same way.
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