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This video produced by David Linnett shows the grandeur of the North West Highlands. Breathtaking!

This B&B is a true Borders resort!

See below..a new blog on the Mound of Death.

Duncan Harley, author of The A-Z of Curious Aberdeenshire and The Little History of Aberdeenshire has been so kind to grace Scotland's Finest with an interesting titbit. Have a look at the Blogs page.

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I never much bothered with the ownership of the pictures I used on this site, but then it started to dawn on me that this is a very serious 'thing' with possible very serious financial consequences.. So.....I have to look at every page whether the ownership has been made sufficiently clear. If not.....I'll make it clear! Could take a while. In the mean time Dumfries & Galloway is progressing slowly.

I've been wanting to do this for a long time. Wonder what you think of it!

There are 4 more regions to tackle. Due to personal circumstances it might take some time however before the next region comes online. Do stay with me in the meantime please! I will be back!!!

If you now pick a region you can from that particular page access the overall map!

A very accessible blog on Judith's fascination with the Orkney Islands.

The Orkney Isles, a heaven for those interested in ancient brochs, Vikings and Picts. Only a few entries. More to be added in the future!

As blogs go, you never know what stories and tales will pop up. I like this one!

It has taken a long time, but finally that region has been 'done'.........for the moment!

I've been to quite a few distilleries myself but Glen Garrioch sounds very.....attractive!

Twenty more to go!

Next to the existing categories (castles etc.) there will be a new category on the most pleasant, interesting or picturesque villages/small towns in Scotland.

Use the Contact page for enquiries!

A blog on the ancient treasures of Kilmartin Glen.

Perthshire now has my full attention. Will not take very long. Probably this week.

This takes way longer than I anticipated. There are not only glaring mistakes in the different descriptions but also the 'intersections' between the different trails require quite some looking into as do the maps. Sorry.

Still found quite a few omissions and blatant mistakes. Made me grumble! When 'filling' a new site with content one really has to be a multi-tasker (I'm not.....but I'm learning!)

Just have a look. This is really a wonderfull tool that offers near endless possibilities!

There was a certain redundancy contained in the texts on these pages. Combining these pages feels better.

There were a couple of interesting 'items' (15 to be exact) that needed to be included. To name just a few: Eas Mòr Waterfall , Wailing Widow Falls, Eas a Chual Aluinn Waterfall, Dumbarton Castle, Midhope Castle and Traquair House.

Although a few details still need attention I do consider this whole walking business as 'done' (for now)

It may seem as if I prefer working on the walking trails instead of getting more regions done. I think I actually do like getting the trails absolutely right. These trails, however, are also the backbone (with ribs) of the whole site. Once they are fully 'alligned' it will be much easier getting the regions on line.

The Long Distance Walks pages needed some doing as they had some issues when viewing them on a smartphone. Hope that's finally settled!

Finally a new region is to be added soon!

I came across this article and want to share it with all those who consider history as a total bore.

Two regions are done. I will not post more news on that item untill all regions are done.

Directly from the region page to the map!

New insights: I (slowly) started to realize that my present rating system is inherently 'flawed' (confusing to visitors of Scotland's Finest and unfair to owners and caretakers of the different sites). Before finally moving on to adding more places to visit I should get that done first.

Directly from the region page to the map!

Directly from the region page to the map!

Directly from the region page to the map!

A very, very interesting B&B!!!

Directly from the region page to the map!

Directly from the region page to the map!

Directly from the region page to the map!

Just to make it easier to provide a direct link from a region page to a particular visitable place on the map..

I've asked Mike and Lindsay to contribute to Scotland's Finest. Mike's blog will probably about the many joys of walking (he's an absolute fanatic) and Lindsay might very well............. Allright, let's just wait and see!

I feel a bit ashamed I have not included this wonderful drive earlier.

For those who don't have a clue: SEO = Search Engine Optimization. So, I'm doing some 'things' in the background that should have a positive effect on the site's relationship with different search engines. It is also more work than I anticipated. Nevertheless it has to be done!

A blog on the quandary I find myself in whether to promote or keep 'finds' to myself!

Reading the History page from the start I noticed there was hardly any information on the somewhat troubled  'relationship' between Scots and Vikings. That has been remedied.

These files are of major importance as you might want to import them in your own mapping software.

These are the last trails that will be added....for now.

I have a few more Ideas about the walks but that will have to wait. Problem is I can't find the gpx-files from the Heritage Paths. Would love to put these on the map as well.

Although not perfect, these new maps are better than the old 'home grown' maps.

A video made by one of their guests. Well done.

I can't spend much time on the website at the moment, but the flow of content will pick up in the next few days/weeks. There are still a few regions to go. Found also new interesting places to visit that must be included.

I've not seen and experienced such a stunning video in a long time. You will love it!

Although the site's visitor shouldn't notice anything, I promise to keep an eye on this administrative "hassle".

As I said; To bring these pages in line.

Just read it!

At the moment the Ayrshire Coastal Path and the Annandale Way. The others will follow shortly!

Calling upon the 'community' to communicate!

This is fantastic! Turn up the sound.......

Edward I gave it another go, but his successors failed in the end.

Although at first I really liked the animated banner, there was something irritating about it.

Makes it a lot easier for viewers to....share.

Simply to let you know that this is a sort of sabbatical. There are so many other 'things' going on that my priorities have changed for now. This is temporary! I will be back shortly!!!!!

A little later than expected but it's done! I love it!

Just adds a nice touch.

Looking at https://cameronmcneish.wixsite.com/cameronmcneish/bio I thought it would be nice to have a somewhat similar animated banner on this site. Still not really happy with the one I have right now. Hope to change that in the near future.

Visiting stunning Rosslyn Chapel.

The separate page on the rulers of early Scotland has been deleted. The info has been incorporated in the History page.

A personal tour of Traquair House.

Very special!

A virtual hug to fans of Scotland, near and far, with a heart-warming film asking them to dream about visiting now, but to travel later.

An then there were 3 bloggers!

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Just one more for the road!

I just wish..............

Our Scotland expert "on site" has provided a short blog to be published on Scotland's Finest.

I will try to write a new blog every 2 or 3 weeks.

Although the next region is about halfway done, I've decided to add some more substance to the entries allready published, first.

I found myself being less and less happy with these published entries, as quite a lot of them did not have enough 'flesh' on their bones.

I might have started all this because personally it gives me a lot of fun, but on the other hand, the 'dot on the horizon' (an attractive and, above all, informative website) should be what I'm aiming for. Just bear with me.

Twentyfour entries added.

Sixteen entries added.

Presentation of this page on the smartphone was awful. Hopefully fixed now.

These paths connect the different Long Distance Walking Trails. They're a welcome addition!

A great route to try out next time you are near Roybridge.

Forty interesting entries added.

Details on the "Heritage Paths" will be added in the forthcoming months,

Solved a few issues and, although not all regions are 'done' yet, there is enough content to 'go public'.

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