This is Scotland

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A must see point if you’re visiting the Isle of Skye 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Sligachan Bridge & Cuillin Mountains at sunset on a cold winter’s evening. #scotland #isleofskye #sligachan #dji #djimini2 #scotlandiscalling #hiddenscotland #thisisscotland #unlimitedscotland #scotland _greatshots #moodyscotland #ukshooters
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CLANS OF SCOTLAND ⚔️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 In the annals of Scottish history, a tale as ancient as the mist-shrouded glens unfolds, a tale of kinship, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Highlands. Here, amidst the beautiful landscapes of Scotland, the tradition of clans emerged, weaving together Celtic, Norman-French, and Norse threads into a rich tapestry of heritage. At the heart of this tradition lies the concept of the clan - a term derived from the Gaelic word ‘clann,’ signifying “family” , yet extending its embrace to all who pledged allegiance to the clan chief. Whether by blood or by bond, members found solace and strength within the protective embrace of their kin. Led by a clan chief, these communities forged a way of life shaped by the rhythms of the land—farming, tending to livestock, and engaging in the timeless rituals of Highland culture. Yet, amidst the tranquility of everyday existence, the specter of conflict loomed large. The turbulent currents of Scottish history bore witness to countless clashes—clan against clan, invader against defender - as land and legacy hung in the balance. But it was the fateful Battle of Culloden in 1746 that delivered the decisive blow, shattering the old order and ushering in an era of upheaval. The Highland clearances dispersed clans and severed bonds. In the hearts of those tracing their lineage to Scotland’s soil, the spirit of the clans endures, a testament to community, resilience, and the timeless majesty of the Scottish Highlands. 📍Castles In Order of Play 1. Inverary Castle | Clan Campbell 2. Dunollie Castle | Clan MacDougall 3. Achnacarry Castle | Clan Cameron 4. Old Castle Lachlan | Clan Maclachlan 5. Castle Leod | Clan Mackenzie 6. Ardverikie Castle | Clan MacPherson 7. RobRoy MacGregor Statue | Clan McGregor 8. Drumin Castle | Clan Gordon 9. Kildrummy Castle | Clan Mar 10. Castle Fraser | Clan Fraser Of Philorth 11. Wardhill Castle | Clan Leslie 12. Esslemont Castle | Clan Cheyne 🎶 Music By - @aarondolan_music #scotland #scottish #scottishclans #bucketlist #outlander #braveheart #history #castlesofscotland #familyheritage #ancestry
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This place needs no introduction 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 📍💚 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. • • • @this_is_scotland #Scotland #Scozia #VisitScotland #Edinburgh #Edimburgo #Schottland #UK #Travel #ScotlandTravel #LoveScotland #ScotlandLover #ScotlandsBeauty #ScotlandExplore #BeautifulScotland
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Will you come to Edinburgh with me? #MyEdinburgh #Travel #VisitScotland #CityBreak #EdinburghLife
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5 days ago
Loch Lee, Angus 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The winding scenic drive up Glen Esk is further rewarded by these beautiful scenes after the mile walk to Loch Lee. The ancient burial ground on the banks of the loch sits incredibly exposed to the sometimes harsh Scottish weather, it gives a sense of wild but also calm as you wander through the head stones from over the ages. #lochlee #visitangus #visitscotland #scotlandlover #travelscotland #scotlandiscalling #scotlandtravel
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6 days ago
Tag someone you’d love to travel there in 2024 with! ❤️ * * 📍 Edinburgh 🇬🇧 * * 𝐹𝑜𝓁𝓁𝑜𝓌 👉 @ * 𝐹𝑜𝓁𝓁𝑜𝓌 👉 @ * 𝐹𝑜𝓁𝓁𝑜𝓌 👉 @ * * 🎥 : @scotlandmoments 𝗗𝗠 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 🙏🏼 * * #edinburgh #scotland #glasgow #visitscotland #uk #edinburghlife #ig #travel #edinburghcity #edinburghscotland #london #visitedinburgh #photography #thisisedinburgh #edinburghcastle #scottish #lovescotland #leith #dundee #insta #scotlandtravel #nature #love #edinburghsnapshots #thisisscotland #europe #photooftheday #travelphotography #manchester #greatshots
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7 days ago
Hello Spring🪻 📍Inverness ________________ Słońce rozpieszcza od kilku dni i jak niedawno pisałam, że mógłby spaść jeszcze jakiś śnieg (a podobno ma 😮), tak teraz wycofuję się z tego! Wiosno rozgość się na całego🪻 Jak u Was pogodowo? Scotland • Inverness • crocuses • daffodils • hello spring • spring is here #inverness #visitinvernesslochness #unlimitedscotland #scottishcollective #yourscotland #thisisscotland #scotland _greatshots #szkocja #fotkaodserca #hellospring
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8 days ago
One of my favourite places in Scotland, plus there’s so many things to do and see all within this one Glen. I’ll add too that there the meeting of the 3 waters but it was a bit too busy for a dip when I was last there! #reelsinstagram #scotland #scotlandisnow #scotlandiscalling #scottish #scottishhighlands #scotlandlover #scotlandphotography #visitscotland @yourbritain
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Let’s take a trip… To one of Skye’s best known waterfalls. Kilt Rock (Mealt Falls) has an impressive 90 meters (295ft) drop straight down to the sea. #isleofskye #kiltrock #mealtfalls #waterfall #scotland #scotlandiscalling #scotlandisnow #thisisscotland #unlimitedscotland #ig _scotland #scotland _greatshots
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10 days ago
If you’re planning on exploring Scotland this year, here’s 7 things to add to your bucket list to help you get the full experience! Locations (in order): 📍Sligachan Old Bridge, Skye 📍Glen Coe and Black Rock Cottage 📍Beinn a’ Ghlo 📍Culross, Fife 📍Stonechat Bothy, Skye 📍Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie 📍Hunters Hill, Glamis 📍Ardestie Earth House, Newbigging, Angus #reelsinstagram #scotland #scotlandisnow #scotlandiscalling #scottish #scottishhighlands #scotlandlover #scotlandphotography #visitscotland
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CLANS OF SCOTLAND ⚔️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @scottishaerialexplorer In the annals of Scottish history, a tale as ancient as the mist-shrouded glens unfolds, a tale of kinship, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Highlands. Here, amidst the beautiful landscapes of Scotland, the tradition of clans emerged, weaving together Celtic, Norman-French, and Norse threads into a rich tapestry of heritage. At the heart of this tradition lies the concept of the clan - a term derived from the Gaelic word ‘clann,’ signifying “family” , yet extending its embrace to all who pledged allegiance to the clan chief. Whether by blood or by bond, members found solace and strength within the protective embrace of their kin. Led by a clan chief, these communities forged a way of life shaped by the rhythms of the land—farming, tending to livestock, and engaging in the timeless rituals of Highland culture. Yet, amidst the tranquility of everyday existence, the specter of conflict loomed large. The turbulent currents of Scottish history bore witness to countless clashes—clan against clan, invader against defender - as land and legacy hung in the balance. But it was the fateful Battle of Culloden in 1746 that delivered the decisive blow, shattering the old order and ushering in an era of upheaval. The Highland clearances dispersed clans and severed bonds. In the hearts of those tracing their lineage to Scotland’s soil, the spirit of the clans endures, a testament to community, resilience, and the timeless majesty of the Scottish Highlands. 📍Castles In Order of Play 1. Glamis Castle | Clan Lyon 2. Urquhart Castle | Clan Grant 3. Cawdor Castle | Clan Campbell of Cawdor 4. Stirling Castle | Clan Stewart 5. Blackness Castle | Clan Crichton 6. Drum Castle | Clan Irvine 7. Turnberry Castle | Clan Bruce 8. Dunure Castle | Clan Kennedy 9. Slains Castle | Clan Hay 10. Dunnottar Castle | Clan Keith 11. Lennox Castle | Clan Lennox 12. Braemar Castle | Clan Farquharson #castlesofscotland #visitscotland #scotland #scottish #history #bucketlist #outlander #jamiefraser #reels #reelsinstagram #braveheart #gameofthrones #greathouses
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