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The Findhorn Foundation is a charitable trust founded in 1972, ten years after the founder began living at Findhorn. This learning centre is for applying the spiritual principles in everyday life, learning self-discovery, which brings each person closer to nature and context in the world. 

The St Cyrus National Nature Reserve (NNR) is located between the village of St Cyrus and the North Sea, at the southern end of the Aberdeenshire Council area in Scotland. 

A National Nature Reserve that contains many ancient settlement sites and artifacts

The Sands of Forvie is situated at the north of Newburgh in Aberdeenshire, northeast Scotland. It's the fifth-largest sand dune system in the UK and the least disturbed by human activity. The dune is also part of the Ythan Estuary and separates the sands from Balmedie Beach.

Ailnack Gorge is 600 feet wide, 300 feet deep, and 6 miles long. It is the largest glacial meltwater canyon in Scotland. 

Smoo Cave is a large freshwater and sea cave located in Durness, Sutherland, in the Highlands of Scotland. Its name comes from the Norse 'smug' or 'smudge', meaning a hole or hiding-place.

The Falls of Shin is a prime location to view salmon leaping up the River Shin in an attempt to return upstream. 

It is impossible to complete a visit to North Berwick without climbing the top of Berwick Law and enjoying East Lothian's panoramic views and surrounding areas. 

Princes Street gardens rest within Edinburgh's World Heritage Site, offering beautiful scenery and wonderful walks through its green valley.

Running almost continuously from Leith to Balerno alongside the Water of Leith. This is no ordinary path - it is simply one of Edinburgh's great treasures.

This small island off the Scotland west coast looks like it came from another planet. Its hexagonal columns were formed millions of years ago by a volcanic eruption and a blanket of lava all over the Atlantic Ocean. Several years of waves hit these columns, forming the magnificent Fingal cave. 

St. Ninian's Cave is a cave located in Physgill Glen, Whithorn, Dumfries, and Galloway, Scotland. Excavations in the 1880s and 1950s uncovered a collection of early medieval carved stones. There were 18 in all, most embedded in a post-medieval wall, others lying loose inside the cave or at its mouth.

St Kilda is the most awe-inspiring archipelago in the British Isles

Corrieshalloch Gorge is a gorge located about 20 kilometers south of Ullapool, near Braemore in the Scottish Highlands. The gorge is about 1.5 kilometers long, 60 m deep and 10 m wide. The River Droma flows through Corrieshalloch, which leads out into a broad glacial trough at the head of Loch Broom.

Torridon has some of Scotland's most spectacular alpine scenery and attracts walkers, geologists, and naturalists. 

Venture into the Falls of Glomach, a remote Highland landscape to stand before one of Britain's highest waterfalls - 113m of beautiful, shattering crystal clear water.

The Airlie Monument is a folly situated on on Tulloch Hill in the Angus Glens

Loch of the Lowes, near Dunkeld, is designated as a wildlife reserve covering 130 hectares, run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The Loch is home to a pair of breeding ospreys that nest only 150 meters from the observation hide.

This is one of the top Earth science sites in Scotland. It's recognised worldwide as the place where scientists first discovered a basic principle of geology. 

Calton Hill has several buildings of interest including Nelson's monument and the National Monument - all set on the picture postcard view that looks down Princes Street.

The Ardnamurchan Peninsula is the most westerly located place all around the British mainland, where you find a 36-meter lighthouse and exhibition.

A ten minute walk from the historic bough of Forfar, Forfar Loch Country Park is home to the most westerly in a line of lochs in the Forfar area created by a glacier melting at the end of the last ice age. Its 4 kilometre (2.5 mile) path it around makes it an ideal walk for those of all abilities.

Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve is a great expanse of all things damp and wonderful. One of the largest intact raised bogs in Britain remaining, Flanders Moss is a wild and ancient landscape that has barely changed for thousands of years. The moss' surface is a mosaic of sphagnum mosses and other plants and animals adapted to a land that is rich in water. You can hear the rush of birdsong in spring, see lizards basking in the sun in summer, or witness the geese arriving in winter - Flanders Moss is worth a visit at any time of year.

Buchanty Spout is a Delightful Pool and waterfall located just off the B8063 under the bridge in the village of Buchanty.

Ben Lomond is the most southerly Munro, and one of the most popular hill walks in Scotland. The mountain is a central, dominant feature of the landscape of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, alongside its namesake loch.

Canna is an island in the United Kingdom, part of the Small group of islands in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Canna is located in the Hebridean Sea and is part of the Highland Council area.

Located just beyond mainland Shetland, it is made up of ten parcels of land, eight of which are on Unst. The area is of special interest to geologists, botanists and birdwatchers

West Affric is situated on the eastern border of two other estates - Kintail and Glomach. It includes part of the old Skye to Dingwall carriageway, which is now a popular long-distance walk in the Highlands. This route is filled with secluded paths, which provide access across the glen and into the mountains. The National Trust for Scotland runs its maintenance.

The beautiful Glen outside Abernethy is a short walk to the Castle Law. 

Find inspiration and inspiration in the densely wooded hills and sparkling bays of Trossachs. 

Forest Walk in Glen Nevis

The picturesque Loch Ard Forest is perfect for family walks and cycling. 

Argyll Forest Park is a land of rocky peaks and hidden glens, quiet sea lochs, and rushing rivers. Established in 1935, it is Britain's oldest forest park - and some say the best!

A National Scenic Area, Knapdale walks, picnic sites and cycle routes are close together and provide various habitats. The Barnluasgan Information Centre provides a wealth of information on the local beaver population. Knapdale Forest's area is a National Landscape Area partially surrounded by the Crinan Canal, the Jura Strait, and Loch Sween. There are several routes and trails through the forest, most of which start from the Barnluasgan Interpretation Centre and provide an excellent riding experience for all.

Callendar Wood is an ancient woodland that is a great place to come and visit with the whole family, behind Falkirk.

Mabie Forest offers world-class mountain bike trails, quiet picnic areas, stunning views, and walks for all abilities.

Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre is located in the heart of Galloway Forest Park. Visit the tea room before venturing out to discover the mysteries of the Queens Way.

Blairadam is an enchanting mixed woodland with strong spruce and broadleaf beech woodland. The Glen and Keltyhill trails are the highlights. 

Dalbeattie Forest is a center of mountain biking, walking, horse riding, and beautiful scenery. Various activities are held in the forest, from wildlife walks to study building. 

A working forest that welcomes walkers, cyclists, bird watchers, etc. Two marked trails pass by the Borgie River and in the spring the gorse blooms are spectacular. Enjoy the A'chraobh near the entrance - a spiral feature created by the locals.

The longest Scottish Glen at around 25 miles from start to finish. The beauty of this wild and unspoiled place is unmatched and in many ways unique.

Neist Point is one of Scotland's most famous lighthouses and is located at the westernmost tip of Skye, near the township of Glendale. The descent is easy, but the concrete path is sometimes quite steep. From the trail, you will have a breathtaking view of the high cliffs and the lighthouse itself. 

The Storr is probably the most famous walk on the island and certainly the most frequented. The "Old Man" is a large pinnacle of rock that stands tall and can be seen for miles around. Being part of the Trotternish Ridge, the Storr was created by a massive ancient landslide, making it one of the world's most photographed landscapes.

Kilt Rock is a viewpoint accessed from a carpark off the A855 from which you see the Mealt Waterfall as well as the unusual formation of the Kilt rockface.

A magnificent double waterfall just outside of Uig that is well worth a visit especially just after it has been raining and the river Rha is in spate

Spar Cave is an astonishing, cathedral-like structure, some 50m long, with a marble-like flowstone staircase and huge columns formed from water dripping through the limestone.

Fairy Glen is one of the most enchanting attractions on the Isle of Skye. This bumpy, off-the-beaten-path area stands out from the surrounding farmland. Natural rock formations, cone-shaped hills dotted with ponds and scattered waterfalls are found in a tiny area.

A spectacular stairway with 365 steps – one for each day of the year descends to a landing place for small boats. Some of the steps probably date from the 17th century.

Tain is a town in Scotland in Ross's county, at the mouth of the river Tain, north of Inverness.

Sheltered by the south side of Loch Ewe, Poolewe is a small but attractive village in a stunning location. Notable for its main street of white rendered buildings, the village is also home to St Maelrubha's Church.

Kiloran Beach, Argyll and Bute, is a beach. Kiloran Beach is located east of Uragaig, near Kiloran Bay.

Ganavan Sands is positioned north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles. This picturesque sandy beach has easy access to traffic, ample parking spaces, and Mull, Lismore, and Morven views. The beach is adjacent to the super coastal walk.