Scotland is undoubtedly a land of beautiful destinations. Take for example the incredible cities of Edinburgh, famous for its festivals of culture and comedy; and Glasgow, one of the first European Cities of Culture. Then you have the amazing Lochs including Loch Ness, home to the infamous and legendary Nessie. If, however, you are looking for some more hidden spots of Scotland that will take your breath away, look no further.
The Parallel Roads in Glen Roy are a unique natural phenomenon. Glen Roy is located just 18 miles north-east of Fort William and home to three strange roads. These roads circle the glen. Charles Darwin described them to be ‘astonishing’.
Founded in 1967 in the beautiful valley of Eskdalemuir, Dumfries and Galloway, Kagyu Samye Ling was the first Tibetan Buddhist Center established in the West – and it’s also the biggest. It’s been visited by many famous Buddhists, including John Lennon and David Bowie. The Temple located here now was opened in 1988 and now provides a shop, tea room and unique garden as well as accommodation for visitors.
Known locally as Croy Brae, this unique quarter mile stretch of road is home to a truly strange optical illusion. The laws of physics seem to not apply as you can see cars appear to roll uphill. This illusion is formed by the road which runs downhill while the landscape around inclines. Highly recommended as part of your route for a surreal experience. Just make sure you stay safe and observe the laws of the road.
Strange to think now, but in the 15th century, the discovery of the pineapple left people spellbound and they were in huge demand. This lead to the construction of Scotland’s “most bizarre building”. The folly at Dunmore is the primary building but it is the decoration of a 45-feet tall pineapple made of stone for which it is most famous. The location is now owned by the Landmark Trust and you can even rent it as a holiday home.
Visit a true testimony to how hard local fishermen used to work at the amazing natural steps of Whaligoe. For centuries, men and women traversed the 330 crooked steps up the cliffs rising over two hundred feet. They climbed these steps with a catch on their back and risked slipping to their doom to get the haul home. If the steps themselves aren’t enough then the stunning views from the top of the cliffs should be.
These are just a few of the incredible hidden sites around Scotland just waiting to be discovered. Travel there in a large group with Your Coach Hire, supplying minibuses and coaches to and from anywhere in the UK. Get a quick quote online today.
