Recently, our creative director, Maria Helena, traveled to Scotland with her family, and held a live session on our profile sharing a bit of her experience. For those who couldn't follow, we've gathered here some curiosities and recommendations on where to go, what to visit and what not to miss at each destination.
The Highlands occupy the North of Scotland, and there you hardly notice the hand of Man. Full of islands and surrounded by the romanticism of castles, it is the quintessence of a fascinating nation whose language is Scottish Gaelic. The Industrial Revolution and other socioeconomic events resulted in the migration of the inhabitants of this region to urban areas, resulting in the Highlands currently having a large scarcity of inhabitants. One of the biggest concerns of visitors is the English hand, but we advance that the Brazilian driver's license is accepted throughout the United Kingdom (in case anyone questions, insist, Brazil has agreements that guarantee the legality of the document).
Maria Helena and her family's adventure began with a flight from London to Edinburgh, where they took the opportunity to walk around the city, which according to our creative director "is very gray and beautiful", and slept for one night. The second day was used for them to go to the Highlands. As they were in many and wanted to stay together, the solution was the Black Sheep Hotel Cabins, a charming chalet in front of Loch Lochy, in Lochaber (located near Spean Bridge). Some cities were visited on this trip, and the best-known route of the Highlands is the North Coast 500, with more than 800 kilometers circulating around the north of Scotland and including various attractions such as castles, beaches and cliffs. The main tourist attractions are Dunrobin Castle, the cliffs of John O'Groats and Cape Wrath. A curiosity is that in the distilleries near the road, you can find Glenmorangie, a genuine Scottish whiskey to try at the stops along the route.
INVERNESS
Largest city in the Highlands It is world famous for the Loch Ness monster, Nessie to the Scots.
GLENCOE
Volcanic eruptions and glaciers are responsible for the formation of this iconic valley
So iconic that it appeared in films such as 007 - Skyfall, and Harry Potter (location of Hagrid's hut).
FORT WILLIAM
Sought after by adventurers who want to explore Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Great Britain.
You can board the steam locomotive, also known as the Hogwarts Express.
Small and adorable town at the base of the largest mountain in the United Kingdom (Ben Nevis)
Perfect place to experience local cuisine, perhaps even venture and try haggis, the most famous Scottish dish, made from sheep's pluck stuffed with offal and oatmeal.
GLENFINNAN
Monument of great historical importance: a tribute to the Scottish clans who fought and died for the Jacobite cause (Outlander).
Location where the Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter films was filmed - and the village of Glencoe, ideal for watching the sunset reflected in the lake
EILEAN DONAN CASTLE
One of the most photographed castles in all of Scotland
It was built on an islet overlooking the Isle of Skye, at a point where three large lakes meet.
It has a breathtaking landscape.
ISLE OF SKYE
Mentioned in Scottish folk songs such as The Skye Boat Song.
The place has a more isolated landscape, with less steep peaks and not many trees.
The largest city is Portree, with less than 2,500 inhabitants and a basic structure of services aimed at tourism, but which serves as a base to explore the region. One option is to park the car and walk through the hills to the north and view the sea from a rock formation known as the Old Man of Storr.
For lunch: go to KINLOCH
Until the next destination!
