Inner Hebrides

Pros: A door to the Old World that was
Cons: Impractical

Pros: Gorgeous scenery, crafts and food; friendly people
Cons: It'll probably rain, and the hills can be killer without motor power

A friend and I, continuing our journey through Scotland (see my review of St Andrews), spent a week in Skye in spring of 1995. We made the unfortunate choice of trying to bicycle; Skye is almost all hills, and it seemed like we were always going up them....

Pros: Stunning beauty, friendly people, the best Scots whisky in Scotland, and ... magic
Cons: It's far away and I can't go there as often as I like.

An t-Eilean Sgitheanach -- the Isle of Skye, that is -- has got to be one of the most magical places I've ever visited. I went there several years ago, and every year I keep thinking about going back. The island is quiet, stunningly beautiful, with...

Pros: great views, wonderful people
Cons: expensive, can be hard to reach

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

When I got the invitation to my boss’s wedding, I was thrilled. When I found out it was I Dornie, Scotland, I was even more excited. When I saw where Dornie was in relation to any major...

Pros: Mountains, oceans, beaches, quaint villages, castles, delicious food, golf - need I say more?
Cons: Allow twice as long as you think you'll need when driving somewhere. Travel is slow-going.

The village of Tobermory, on the Island of Mull, is one of the most quaint, peaceful, picturesque places on earth. We visited the island in June of 2007 for three days. We reached the island via the ferry from Oban and stayed at a delightful bed and ...

Pros: for nature and scotch lovers
Cons: food is very expensive and tastes awfully

Lagavulin, Laphroaig are amongst the best single malts and they all come from this tiny island ! If you are not a scotch whisky addicted, you can simply enjoy the beauty of a small island off beaten tracks, with very few tourists if any (I was there...