Discover Scotland: From Above!

Living in Scotland for a few years now, I enjoy exploring this country, and discover new places and new experiences every time.

But I guess the view from above will always give a new perspective, so here it is … a Guide to Scotland from Google Earth.

Wallace Monument, Stirling.

The monument is a memorial to William Wallace, also known as “Braveheart”. It was completed in 1869 and dominates Abbey Craig hill. It is 220 ft high and it serves as a museum. The hill is on the side of the University of Stirling campus and can be seen clearly from Stirling Castle.

St Andrews Cathedral (remains).

The Saint Andrews Cathedral was one of the greatest churches ever built in Scotland. The place got its name from Saint Andrews, the first of the 12 Apostles who was crucified in today’s Patra, in Greece by the Romans. His remains and the cross were brought here by Saint Regulus, a monk at the time. The original building was more than 100 metres long.

The Scottish Parliament.

A modern futuristic home for Scotland’s politicians. Located in Edinburgh, it has been a controversial building since its conception.

Rest and Be Thankful.

Maybe the most beautiful name a place ever got ! Not far away from Loch Lomond, it provided a resting point for those travelling on the old army road. Today it is a favourite spot for photographers and tourists.

Plockton.

A small town at the North West coast of Scotland, made famous by Robert Carlyle’s “Hamish Macbeth“. It is directly hit by the Gulf Stream and its mild climate make it a breeding ground for … Palm Trees ! Yes, you read correctly. Palm trees just before the Arctic !

The northernmost part of Scotland.

No words to describe the wild, raw, savage beauty of the landscape.

Newark Castle.

At the infamous town of Port Glasgow, a Scottish Castle stands next to a modern shipyard. Two unlikely neighbours.