Welcome to stravaiging around Scotland!
stravaig /ˈstravāg/
Verb: To stroll, roam, wander, or meander.
castles in Scotland
Scotland is famous around the World for its castles, of which there are thought to be around 3000. Some are now in ruins, while some are still inhabited, and many can be visited.
Ranging from small towers and simple stone keeps through imposing defensive structures to palaces and sprawling country mansions, there are castles of all shapes and sizes, and no two are the same.
To learn more about Scotland's castles, visit stravaiging around Scotland's castles pages....
accommodation in Scotland
Whether you're looking for hotels, bed & breakfasts, self-catering cottages and apartments, campsites or hostels, there's a wide range of accommodation available across the country.
Stretching from the Borders in the south to Orkney and Shetland in the far north, and from the rolling hills of Fife in the east to the rugged islands of the Outer Hebrides in the west, there are a wealth of areas each with their own distinctive character and charm.
Search stravaiging around Scotland's accommodation database for places to stay....
the blog
Every weekend we try to get out for some stravaiging around Scotland, visiting the best that Scotland has to offer.
The latest blog post, published on Sunday the 15th of January, is:
A seal in the sea at Seafield Tower
For more blog posts visit the blog page....
ancient history of Scotland
Scotland is rich in ancient sites dating back into the depths of prehistory, with thousands of monuments and settlements, including standing stones, stone circles and cairns.
Skara Brae on Orkney is Europe's most complete Neolithic village, and is older than the Great Pyramids and Stonehenge. These early settlements were followed later by forts, souterrains and brochs.
To discover what remains of Scotland's prehistoric past, visit the ancient history pages....
placenames of Scotland
Scotland's placenames are derived from a number of languages, and while the majority are Gaelic in origin, others are Pictish, Old Norse, Old English and of course Scots.
Population movements over the centuries, and the development of languages, has left a rich tapestry of descriptive names with distinct regional variations and identities.
This section of stravaiging around Scotland is very much a work in progress, but to see what progress is being made please visit the placenames pages....
