Driving - Changes In The Law

(From Saga Magazine)

Keep up-to-date and legal on the road with our guide to new rules and legislation that affect motorists. 

There have been a number of changes to motoring law enacted in 2015. As Sarah Sillars, chief executive officer of road safety charity IAM, puts it: “This year has seen some of the biggest changes in motoring procedures we have ever seen. It is very important drivers and riders are fully up-to-date on what is happening – they will affect everyone in one way or another.”

It’s a potential minefield – and, as ever, ignorance is no defence – so here is our guide to the changes that affect you and your car!

1. Driving licences

We’ve covered the changes to your driving licence in detail here but in brief, the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) will no longer be issuing the paper element of your driving licence. 

When you need to hire a car, or otherwise confirm whether or not you have penalty points on your licence, you have to obtain a ‘check code’ from the DVLA, which lets a third-party inspect your licence online. Following consultation, the length of time the check code is now valid for has been extended to 21 days.

2. Paying for your VED

Most people are now aware that, as of the 1 October 2014, you no longer have to display a tax disc in the windscreen of your car but not everyone knows that you can now pay for your VED (or vehicle excise duty) in monthly instalments via Direct Debit, making it easier to budget for.

Read more about the changes to the tax disc.

3. Selling a secondhand car

New rules brought in in 2015 mean that you must cash in the VED (or car tax) on your car when you sell it, leaving the new owner to buy his or her own. 

The refund is automatically issued when the DVLA receives the completed V5 (vehicle registration document) telling it that you have sold, scrapped, exported or declared SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) on your car.

4. Middle lane hog fine

The £1,000 ‘middle lane hog’ fine levied on a motorist in Yorkshire was a result of a tweak to existing laws that enable the police to issue a fixed penalty notice (or FPN) to drivers it believes are driving inconsiderately by committing offences such as  ‘tailgating’, ‘undertaking’, or refusing to move from an overtaking lane when the road ahead is clear.

Read more about penalties for careless and inconsiderate driving.

5. Drug driving 

It has been an offence since March 2015 to drive under the influence of illegal drugs, such as cannabis, LSD and cocaine – a common-sense move that few would argue against. 

However, the legislation, which affects drivers in England and Wales, also includes some prescribed drugs such as diazepam, methadone and morphine. 

If you are unsure whether your medication falls under the new law, you should seek advice from your doctor as those convicted of the offence will face an automatic driving ban, an unlimited fine, a possible jail sentence and a criminal record, bringing the offence in line with existing drink drive laws.

6. Smoking

It will be an offence in England to smoke in a car containing anyone under the age of 18 from 1 October 2015. Anyone flouting the law could face a fine of up to £50.

7. Speed limits

The speed limit for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in England and Wales has recently been raised from 40mph to 50mph on single carriageways and from 50mph to 60mph on dual carriageways. 

8. Drink Driving laws in Scotland

The blood alcohol limit for drink driving in Scotland was lowered to 50mg per 100ml of blood in December 2014. The rest of the UK stayed at 80mg per 100ml. 

For even more useful motoring hints and tips, visit the motoring section on the Saga Magazine website. 

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Natural Wonders Of The UK

Durdle Door on a busy day...

Having recently walked along to Durdle Door from Lulworth Cove, I can certainly understand how some people get evangelical about the places we have in the UK....

The British Isles rock. That's a subjective cultural claim, certainly, but it's also an empirical truth – because it's geology that has created our diverse and extraordinary natural wonders. We owe the creation of vertiginous cliffs and sea stacks to deposits of sandstone and chalk; soft limestone has been etched and scoured to carve craggy gorges, coastal arches and echoing caverns; and sculpted from extrusions of volcanic basalt are the weirdly geometric columns of causeways and sea caves.

But if science speak doesn't thrill you, the sheer wildness of our landscapes can't fail to enthral. The UK's wonders may not top the lists of the tallest, deepest, widest or loudest in the world, but the canyons are grand, the waterfalls dramatic and the coastline is, frankly, as spectacular as any. And yet, we rarely celebrate these natural marvels. Typical British reticence, perhaps, though another factor might be the weather – of which we have plenty. Indeed, the power tools that cut and shaped these masterpieces are largely meteorological. It is waves, wind, rain and ice that have moulded our land.

"The UK is one of the most varied regions in the world, geologically speaking," says Joe Cornish, a landscape photographer whose new book, This Land (published 1 October), showcases Britain's most beautiful scenery. "And thanks to the auspicious location of this gnarly, ancient chunk of rock in the path of the Gulf Stream, we also enjoy some of the most varied and interesting weather conditions."

But while extreme weather is great for forging natural wonders, it can make reaching them trickier – which is why now is the time to explore, while access is generally easier and more comfortable than in winter. Most of our most magnificent sights are best enjoyed on a self-powered expedition.

The UK's extensive network of public footpaths provides access to most of our most amazing spectacles, and 15 waymarked National Trails of England and Wales (nationaltrail.co.uk) take in many of the most impressive natural monuments.

What's guaranteed is that seeing our natural wonders will set your shutter finger itching. Charlie Waite, founder of the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition (take-a-view.co.uk) and the specialist photography tour operator Light and Land (01747 824727; lightandland.co.uk), is evangelical about the idea.

"In the context of the world, we are not a physically large country but the variety and beauty of our landscapes is second to none, from the limestone scenery of the Yorkshire Dales to the basalt columns of Fingal's Cave on the isle of Staffa," he says. "And the camera is a wonderful conduit through which one can connect with the myriad natural wonders."

Take a look at the map above, how many of these iconic geological sights have you seen?

Take some time to visit these areas, look around and spend an hour or two just looking, or exploring...

Places To Visit In England - Part Three

Welcome to the final part to The Telegraph's guide to England

Cornwall

Cornwall is defined by its magnificent coastline with 300 miles of dunes and cliffs, medieval harbours and oak-forested creeks – and every mile accessible on foot. Such an unspoilt coastline inspires Enid Blyton-style adventures: take a picnic and the dog through fields fringed in wildflowers to a remote beach; clamber down stepping-stone cliffs to rock pools that are works of marine art; swim with seals and harmless basking sharks. Surfing is big draw, for all ages – bodyboarding too – and lessons are available on most north-coast beaches. Cornwall is also known for its artistic heritage. Painters, sculptors and potters of international renown come for the big skies, the rugged beauty of the boulder-strewn moorland, and the intense light that turns the sea cerulean blue even in mid-winter.

Cornwall is defined by its magnificent coastline with 300 miles of dunes and cliffs.

Norfolk

Norfolk's undulating countryside and sleepy, flint-built villages are perfect for gentle cycling, walking or touring by car. Stately homes, ruined castles, medieval churches and half-timbered wool-towns with fascinating museums make enjoyable days out. Although East Anglia gets less rain than many other holiday destinations in the UK, northerly and easterly winds over the North Sea can keep temperatures low. But even on cold, bright days in winter, the beach car parks can be busy with dog-walkers and hikers.

There’s also a good variety of shopping in lively Georgian towns such as Burnham Market and Holt in North Norfolk. 

Norfolk's undulating countryside and sleepy, flint-built villages are perfect for gentle cycling.

Suffolk

The beaches fringing the curved Norfolk and Suffolk coastline are the chief draw for visitors to the region. Even on the busiest summer’s day, there is always space for games, kite-flying or a quiet family picnic in the dunes. It’s also a wild landscape of dense pine forest, open heathland and great expanses of salt marsh. Bird life is astonishingly rich and coastal wild flowers include yellow-horned poppies and purple-flowering sea pea, while the unique wetlands of the Broads, one of England’s 10 designated National Parks, is home to more than 400 rare species, including butterflies, dragonflies, moths and snails.

Wherever you are, you’re never far from a cosy, pamment-floored pub serving local ales or an excellent delicatessen selling the region’s specialities – pungent cheeses, smoked fish or honey. 

Suffolk's beaches are the chief draw for visitors to the region.

London

There can be few more cosmopolitan cities on earth. People pour in from across the world to visit, work or live. Londoners are used to hoardings marking the progress of colossal infrastructure projects such as Crossrail and the revitalisation of King’s Cross-St Pancras, and new skyscrapers, even entire new areas, such as the Embassy Quarter and Battersea Power Station south of the river, are transforming the skyline. Restaurants, bars and theatres are buzzing and the range of events on offer – from sport to food pop-ups, from music festivals to theatre – is unbeatable.

There can be few more cosmopolitan cities on earth.

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Places To Visit In England Part Two

Devon

Craggy coves and cream teas, surf breaks and strolls, picnics and pints in pub gardens – holidays in Devon are wholesome, simple and scenic. Most people are drawn to the magnificent beaches on the south and north coasts, but inland Devon has its appeal, too.

A visit here mixes two of life’s loveliest pleasures: good food and the great outdoors. Devon folk make the most of the rich larder of food on their doorstep. Lamb, venison, pheasant, pork and seafood are staples, and the county’s farmers’ markets are full of artisan producers selling delicious cider, apple juice, cheese and ice cream.

A visit to Devon mixes two of life's loveliest pleasures: good food and the great outdoors.

Lake District

Visit the Lake District for Britain’s finest scenery, greenest countryside and grandest views. Its picturesque patchwork of lakes, valleys, woodlands and fells make it one of the best places in Britain to get out and experience the great outdoors, whether it’s on a leisurely bike ride down country lanes or a day-long hike across the hills.

The Lake District also has numerous artistic and literary connections, most famously William Wordsworth, who was born in Cockermouth in 1770 and drew much of his poetic inspiration from the surrounding landscape. And while the weather is notoriously unpredictable (locals will tell you that it’s not unusual to experience all four seasons in a single day), showers and racing clouds only emphasise the grandeur of the magnificent scenery. 

The Lake District has some of Britain's grandest views.

Brighton

Visit Brighton because you need never get bored in this loveably eccentric city. There’s always something unexpected to enjoy – the secret is to roam freely and keep your eyes peeled. Head to the boho North Laine, and you find offbeat designers and dingy flea markets happily melding with sleek restaurants and bars. Throw in gentrified Regency squares, oddball museums, and a clutch of well upholstered parks with traditional cafés attached – and you have a city that truly caters for all tastes.

Brighton is a fiercely all-season city. Of course it can be packed on a hot summer’s day – but come September, the crowds thin and the locals take back their town. 

Visit Brighton because you need never get bored in this loveably eccentric city.

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Markets

Casablanca Souk

Whether they are the little flea markets that sell tat or unwanted memorabilia or the colourful, fragrant spice markets in Morocco, they all hold a fascination for me..

A market traders life must be the same worldwide; the pressure to find the goods and the hope of selling out on the day; the search for items that will sell easily and the balance of cost of acquisition against selling price. In no other place is this balance in such open view as the markets of Morocco. Yet everywhere, if you take a moment to stand and watch, wherever you are you will see the price of this search in the stall holders face, the lines around his eyes from the sun and the worry are a testament to the strain of buying and selling. The disappointment of no sale and the welcome joy of a good price leave equal traces on the face of the market trader, as the wind and rain leave patterns in the dunes of the Moroccan beaches.  

Cape Verde's Markets were very crowded...

I always have an urge to head for a market whenever I get to a town or city, I love the sensory attack that accompanies these places, whether indoor or out. The riot of colours shimmering in the air, the sounds and cries, the smells of meat, fish, vegetables, spices - even clothes and books - and recently, on a long cruise I had the chance to head for the stalls in a variety of places. Tenerife, Cape Verde, Agadir, Casablanca and El Ferrol all provided a feast for my hunger of markets and not one of them let me down. Yet even in the UK I migrate to stalls like a traveller makes for the warmest Inn. I look for the book stand, the green grocer, the baker - oh yes the baker - at this one stall alone does the olfactory sense shift into overdrive and I drool physically at the smells and mentally at the ideas, the shapes, the artisan skill and the ingredients, I imagine the bustle of the early morning bakery, the flour dusting the very air and the heat from the ovens as the bread is shaped, patted and baked. 

Oranges By The Cart Load

The Spice stalls in Casablanca were all I hoped they would be, colours ablaze and glowing in the damp sunshine, oranges by the cartload, chillies and peppers, lemons, limes and the muted hues of the mounded spices themselves; the ochre of turmeric, the deep red of ground chilli, whole nutmegs and cinnamon sticks in shades of chestnut and burnt umber, the rich pastel shades of the lentils glistening in the low December sun. 

Pastel Shades of Spices

UK fish stalls are fun places, fishmongers having a humour all of their own, but the colours are muted. Mackerel, cod, plaice and salmon are subdued in shade and lack the vivid reds and blues of mullet, snapper and wrasse from the Mediterranean or the frightful appearance of the monkfish and scabbard fish from the Canaries. The spangling sardines from Portugal, the Tuna from St. Vincent and the coin-scaled mullet from Spain are on neat display in rows of bright eyed freshness in most markets. I say most, because a couple of the Tuna that were brought along for inspection for our onboard chef in St Vincent were not as fresh as our local fishermen purported, judging by the limp flaccid flesh and the red eyes of the specimens - they were a day or two old at best. But most of the fish on display are caught that day, brought stiff and fresh straight from the boats. 

Scabbard Fish

Vivid Reds...

 And that's another great thing about markets; you get to inspect the goods, discuss them and haggle if you're brave enough. In the UK haggling isn't really the done thing, we don't argue, discuss or debate the goods on offer, we accept them and buy them - or we don't. That's it. 

All over the world deep, meaningful conversations take place around the efficacy, quality and price of the items. Markets are places to haggle, argue and act insulted, to quibble over cents, pennies and proportions. You spend time comparing and handling, learning to trust the stall holder, relationships are forged or trashed, cemented or destroyed as you spend your time buying your essential items. I was sitting at the indoor market in Bath recently watching the cheese counter as fists were bumped, hands shaken and friendships obviously made through trade were on display. There was a respect, an honest mutual liking and of course money and cheese changed hands as I sat and supped my afternoon tea. 

Colours....

Don't be afraid of markets, respect them certainly, but watch, if you can, over a cup of coffee, tea or a beer and you'll see the exchanges, the colours, hear the sounds and smell the aromas. You'll see friendships, respect and disdain all in one stall, you'll observe peculiarities, oddities and strangeness, but most of all what you're looking at is human nature in its most basic, intrinsic honesty, you're watching life. 

English Market in Cork City

Cardigan Castle - A Restored Piece Of History

This Month one of our oldest castles will be re-opened to the public after a huge restoration programme.

Built in the early 12th Century, it hosted the first ever Eisteddfod of Welsh literature and music in 1176 but was closed in the late 1990's and the future looked grim.

Overlooking The Teifi, the 900 year old castle is an imposing sight and after its £12 million pound restoration it's set to be a "high end heritage attraction" according to Cris Tomos, director of the Castle.

It now has several restored gardens, an orchard, a space for live music and shows and the ubiquitous Visitor Centre.  There is also a B&B and Self-Catering Cottage if you want to stay really close by and savour the "feel" of this wonderful medieval castle, but if you're near by, it's definitely worth taking a trip and walk into living history - you'll love it....

Best Places To Visit In England - Part One

As the Summer Holidays approach, we advocate the pleasures of staying in the UK and so post in a few parts the recent piece from The Telegraph - there are so many places to visit....

Visitors flock to Yorkshire because there is no place on earth like God’s Own County. It considers its food and drink reputation as now the best in Britain. Yorkshire boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants than anywhere else in the country (apart from the clogged streets of London and who wants to go there?). The sheer beauty of the county, sometimes as unexpected as a dilapidated mill chimney stabbing up through a leaden sky, has inspired generations of painters: from John Atkinson Grimshaw’s moonscapes to the Victorian artists of the Staithes Group to David Hockney’s Yorkshire Wolds. 

The only downside for visitors is the secret is out. Some 40 million visitors now travel here every year for heritage-related tourism alone. Good job its grand old cities and sweeping moors and Dales are large enough to soak them all up.

^{Yorkshire's landscapes have inspired generations of painters.} 

Bath 

With sweeping, honey-stone Georgian crescents and terraces spread over a green and hilly bowl, Bath is a strong contender for England’s most beautiful small city. It has a fascinating and easily accessible history, from the Roman Baths to the life and times of one-time resident Jane Austen. Interesting, digestible galleries and museums – including the recently revamped Holburne and One Royal Crescent – are many and varied, while shopping is also a major draw. Bath’s Achilles heel used to be used to be a surprising dearth of good, affordable places to eat. But that is no longer the case. The foodie transformation of a number of the city’s pubs over the past decade has been the most significant improvement.

^{Bath is a strong contender for England's most beautiful small city.}

Cotswolds 

The glorious, honey-coloured towns and villages of the Cotswolds look as if they have strayed into the 21st century from another era. The area is characterised by gentle dynamism, with lively galleries, vibrant festivals and a liberal endowment of intriguing museums. Covering nearly 800 square miles across five counties (Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire), this region of “wolds”, or rolling hills, is the biggest of the 38 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England and Wales. 

Every season has intrinsic appeal. Crowd-free winters are ideal for bracing walks, fire-side pub sessions – and lower hotel prices.Come in spring to see lambs and wild daffodils. Visit in summer (inevitably with many others) for magical light, particularly in the long evenings. Or make an autumn excursion for a quieter atmosphere and wonderful leaf colour, especially at the two great arboreta, Westonbirt and Batsford. 

^{The Cotswolds covers nearly 800 square miles across five counties.}

Another Timely Reminder About Passports...

This time from The Independent:

Until 20 years ago, getting the necessary paperwork for a trip to our most popular European holiday destinations was easy. If you noticed at the last minute that your passport had expired, you just went to the Post Office for an on-the-spot British Visitor's Passport. For a time, you could even use one to get into the US.

In these security-aware days, it is trickier, especially if you are going to one of the many remaining non-EU countries that require a certain amount of validity; search online for "FCO entry (name of country)" to find out from the Foreign Office. You may also have a passport stamp that may cause you a headache (usually from Israel, though Cuba has also caused problems in the past). Either way, you will need to attend a passport office, located in London, Liverpool, Belfast, Durham, Glasgow, Newport or Peterborough. Call 0300 222 0000 to book an appointment.

Before you do, decide whether you need a passport on the same day as your appointment – costing £128 for the Premium service – or can allow a week for it to arrive for a Fast Track fee of £103 (compared with the normal £72.50). Be prepared to be flexible as the Passport Agency warns: "Your appointment may be up to three weeks from the day you book it." To accelerate the process, it helps to be prepared to travel to whichever regional office has the shortest wait.

The best way to renew a passport, though, is not to be in a hurry. Early March is an excellent time to check when your passport expires. You have four weeks until Easter, which is easily long enough to get a straightforward renewal; recent correspondents to The Independent Traveller have bragged of getting the replacement in three working days, even though the official line is up to four weeks. And you get full credit for any unused time up to nine months; so, if you apply today for a passport that expires on 7 December 2015, the replacement document will be valid until 7 December 2025.

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Safe Cities

York

Holidaymakers have voted the historic walled city of York the safest place to visit in the world. The survey, by Post Office Travel insurance, found only one per cent of British travellers considered the city to be ‘risky’. And it revealed tourists - considering the Egyptian capital, Cairo, to be the most dangerous - placed three other British cities in the top ten  

The survey of 2,075 UK adults showed that 72 per cent felt the traditional country town of Yorkshire was safe, compared to one per cent considering it risky, and 26 per cent having no view. 

In contrast, only seven per cent thought Cairo was safe - and 56 per cent felt it was dangerous to visit. But London did not even make the top ten - with 58 per cent deeming the capital safe and 16 per cent risky. A stolen wallet (24 per cent) was the most common occurrence for those who had had problems in cities. Bangkok, Istanbul and Marrakech were also deemed most risky to visit on a short break. Of the eight UK and Ireland destinations in the survey, the least-safe was Belfast with only 37 per cent deeming it a sensible destination choice. 

But although 53 per cent reckoned Manchester was safe, 20 per cent thought the city was risky - a higher figure than that for Belfast (19 per cent). 

Top ten safest cities in the world -

1. York

2. Bath

3. Edinburgh

4. Brighton

5. Venice

6. Vienna

7. Dublin

8. Florence

9. Stockholm

10. Copenhagen

Top 25 Beaches

This is Woolacombe.....

While the summer may feel a long way off there is no better time to start planning your holiday than now. And where better to go than the world’s best beach, Brazil’s Baia do Sancho.

Trip Advisor have announced the winners of its Travellers Choice awards for the best beaches. Completing the top ten were beaches from Italy, Spain, Puerto Rico and Greece.

.....this is Baia do Sancho....Brazil.

Out of the 2,333 reviews of Baia do Sancho, 2,193 were rated at five star. Although some holidaymakers complained that the beach had “poor access”, others said it was “worth the effort to get down”. Access to the beach requires you to either climb down a set of metal ladders or walk a kilometre via the Bay of Dolphins where, on occasion, hundreds of dolphins can be seen.

One reviewer described the beach as “paradise”, adding: “Wonderful beach and wonderful view from the top of the hill. Going down the stairs between the rocks is not as difficult as I thought.”

Here is the top ten:

1. Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

2. Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

3. Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Italy

4. Playa Paraiso Beach, Cayo Largo, Cuba

5. Playa de Ses Illetes, Formentera, Spain

6. Anse Lazio, Praslin Island, Seychelles

7. White Beach, Boracay, Philippines

8. Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico

9. Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia

10. Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi, Crete, Greece

Surprisingly, coming thirteenth was Britain’s very own Woolacombe beach, a popular surfing hotspot on the coast of Devon. Woolacombe was also rated the fourth best beach in Europe.

The results were determined by the quantity and quality of traveller reviews and ratings gathered by the travel website in the last 12 months.

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Scotland - A Wonderful Country To Visit.

The Quiraing

As most of you know, I'm in love with Scotland, so here's a piece I found recently, if this doesn't convince you that the wonderful country is worth a visit

Scotland has got way more going for it than just kilts and bagpipes.

The country is seeping in history and has miles upon miles of gorgeous landscapes.

It’s home to a relatively diverse terrain, complete with tall mountains, several islands, sea-side cliffs, and lush forests.

The geography makes for an absolutely stunning country and a perfect setting for photos, as you can clearly see below.

1. The Quiraing

The Quiraing is a landslip on the Eastern face of Meall na Suirmach on the northernmost summit of the Trotternish Ridge. It’s the only part of the slip that is still moving.

2. The West Highland Line train passing the Glenfinnan Viaduct

This legendary train is also known as the Hogwarts Express Train, as it was used in the Harry Potter movies. The line winds through gorgeous settings, including highland valleys and besides lochs.

3. Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe, Scotland

Kilchurn castle sits on a rocky peninsula on the northeastern end of Loch Awe. During periods of higher than usual levels of water, the site becomes an island.

4. Rannoch Moor in the valley of Glen Coe

This large expanse of boggy moorland, west of Loch Rannoch, is notable for its wildlife.

5. Trotternish Ridge

As one of the finest ridge traverses in Britain, Trotternish Ridge offers some unsurpassable views.

 6. Fingal’s Cave

This sea cave can be found on the uninhabited island of Staffa. Its unique structure is formed by hexagonally jointed basalt.

7. Bluebell Path in Perthshire

A stunning bluebell path can be found in Perthshire. In the spring, the woodland floor turns into a carpet of blue.

8. Isle of Skye

The Isle of Sky is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Its rocky slopes provide some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the country.

9. Dunnottar Castle

This ruined medieval fortress lies on a rocky headland on the north east coast of Scotland. The ruins span over 3.5 acres and are surrounded by steep cliffs that drop into the North Sea.

10. Finnich Glen

Also known as the Devil’s Pulpit, Finnich Glen is about 30 minutes away from Glasgow. According to local lore, the gorge used to be used by druids as a secret meeting place.

11. Loch Chon

This freshwater loch lies to the West of the village of Aberfoyle. It’s fed by several small streams.

12. Kilt Rock

Kilt rock is sea cliff in east Trotternish that, as its name suggests, is said to resemble a kilt.

13. Fall in the Scottish highlands

Gorgeous fall hues color the land in the autumn, tinging the Scottish highlands with oranges, yellows, and reds.

14. Scenic bridges straight out of a fairy tail

There are many rustic-looking bridges in Scotland that seem like they jumped straight out of the pages of a fairy tale.

15. Rock formations on the island of Staffa

6 miles west of Isle of Mull lies the breathtaking island of Staffa, which features great basalt columns and deep caves.

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