Around the Great Glen Travel Guide
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The ancient rift valley of the Great Glen is a dramatic feature on the map of Scotland, giving the impression that the top half of the country has slid southwest. Geologists confirm that this actually occurred, after matching granite from Strontian, west of Fort William, with the same type of rock found at Foyers, on the east side of Loch Ness, some 65 mi away. No map can convey the area's brilliant purple and emerald moorland, its forests and astonishingly varied wildlife (mountain hares, red deer, golden eagles), or the courtesy of its soft-spoken inhabitants and their sense of history.
Around the Great Glen Hotels
In the Great Glen, cities have a range of accommodations ranging from cozy inns to expansive hotels; in more remote areas your choice will usually be limited...read more
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Around the Great Glen Restaurants
Inverness, Fort William, and Aviemore have plenty of cafés and restaurants in all price ranges. Fort William has a particularly good seafood restaurant...read more
Things To Do in Around the Great Glen
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Around the Great Glen
- Roundtrip Winter Flights to Europe incl. Tax Lufthansa
- 6-Nt Scotland Incl. Escorted Tours & Air go-today
- 5-Night Mediterranean Cruise w/Free Hotel Stay Priceline.com
- 6-Night Scotland Incl. Escorted Tours & Air — $1,699 go-today
Around the Great Glen Experiences
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Castles, fortresses, and battlefields: Hear stories of the Highland people and famous figures like Bonnie Prince Charlie, and absorb the atmosphere... Read more
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His life became the stuff of legends. Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Silvester Maria Stuart, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie or the... Read more
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Britain's newest national park is also its largest, covering nearly 1,400 square mi of countryside. At its heart is a wild arctic landscape that... Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
Because Scotland has so many islands, ferry services are of paramount importance. Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Whether it's a loop ride on a steam train or a practical means for getting from Amsterdam to Brussels, Read more
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Best of the Best
The year 2011 is almost upon us so we've rounded up nine cities around the globe that celebrate the New Read more
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It's about midnight and I think my first night in Ireland is about to come to a close as I am nursing my last pint of Guinness at The Glory Hole Bar. Read more
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If you are looking for a place to quench your thirst and experience a true local Irish pub while in Belfast then a visit to The Glory Hole Bar may be a treat for you.
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