Pretty Scottish little towns

During my journey around Scotland in April 2019, I mainly focused on exploring the Scottish nature. But I obviously came across some charming towns to which I gave my time and attention and didn’t regret it.

Oban

I arrived in Oban at lunch time under a wonderful sunshine and went straight to the pier in order to taste the amazing seafood that The Green Shack offered.

After that, I had a little bit of time before catching my bus and I went around the town in order to appreciate it even more.

On top of this colourful harbour is McCaig’s Tower, a prominent landmark on Scotland’s West coast. Built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig, the tower gives you the opportunity to walk up the hill through lovable neighbourhoods and vibrant gardens in order to observe the viewpoint on Oban and the water.

Mallaig

In order to see the Glennfinan Viaduct I took a train to Mallaig and its lovely dock. To be completely honest, therewasn’t much to do there but feeling embraced in a typical fisherman harbour and its atmosphere.

I went on a bit of the Mallaig Circuit walk in order to have a great view on the city and across Loch Nevis to Knoydart as well as to enjoy my lunch and relax a little.

Downtown you can also observe the famous Jacobite steam train (featured in the Harry Potter movies), and if your budget allows it, you’re able to hop in for a beautiful ride and even have a delicious lunch in a vintage dinner cabin.

Inverness

Despite the rain, I truly appreciated walking in this compact and cosmopolitan city. I started by the Victorian Market, built in 1890, for a delicious vegan milkshake and a little window shopping. Then I headed towards Inverness castle, sitting on the banks of the River Ness and built in 1830 with red sand stones. It gives you a fantastic viewpoint all over the town.

Just after Flora McDonald’s statue there’s a little path leading towards the river. Here I crossed a little bridge to go visit St Andrews Cathedral, One of the first new cathedrals completed in Great Britainafter the Reformation. It was certainly an ideal time of year to see it, as the pink of the blossoming almond trees in front of the building blended harmoniously with the stone.

After that, I wandered along the River Ness, a potential 2 hour walk around the city following the water banks. It led me to the Botanical Garden which gave me a relaxing spot to enjoy my lunch (as well as a break from the rain). This place has no entrance free as it’s a charity and works with donations and plant sales.

Fourth

Ullapool

This picturesque fishing town was so lovely. I arrived around 4PM and left in the morning the next day so not much was left for me to visit. Nevertheless, the setting around it is breath-taking.

I started by walking up the Ullapool hill, an easy and photo-worthy walk leading to a sensational viewpoint over the Lochbroomand the town.

I then went on a sea scroll, picked up some cute rocks and wandered around this outdoor paradise.