The Ultimate Scottish Coastal Route For most people, including me, the west coast of Scotland offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. And yet, for some unknown reason, there is not something like an ‘Official Coastal Route’ which would cover most roads on the Scottish west coast, to let you admire this […]
Glasgow's culinary scene is thriving and that means plenty of tasty Italian fare! We've rounded up our favourite pasta haunts in the Scottish second city.
The West Coast of Scotland is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago of islands. With towering mountains, rugged coastlines, and mystical lochs, there are plenty of places to visit in West Scotland. Before we begin touring
Glasgow is the main city on the west coast of Scotland. There are so many pretty towns and villages near Glasgow to visit and explore.
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View our Scotland self drive tours packages which have been specifically designed for overseas guests. Choose from our range of tried and tested driving tour itineraries taking in the sights of Scotland.
The perfect Scotland West Coast road trip itinerary. Follow the ocean along the incredible West Coast to visit incredible Skye, Knoydart and Arisaig...
While it might not be very obvious at first glance some of the best paddle board locations are right on hand in Glasgow.
YT11LVK was a Scania K360EB6 / Irizar C59FLt purchased new by West Coast Motors in August 2011.
Working with thick brushes and palette knives, artist Scott Naismith carefully reveals the interplay of light and clouds over his native Scotland. The Glasgow-based painter travels the country extensively, drawing inspiration from the glens, lochs, and islands of the West coast in particular. Many of Naismith’s paintings are available as limited edition prints and he shares process videos on his YouTube channel. (via My Modern Met) More
Photos to inspire your trip to Oban and Tobermory. Visit for the weekend from Glasgow with a ScotRail Rail & Sail pass.
From an island with a castle to pretty villages on the shores of Loch Lomond, read this guide to the best day trips from Glasgow by public transport.
A lovely old Ordnance Survey map of Glasgow and the west coast around it. The nap is backed with linen, so in better condition than paper maps, apart from the damage at the top of the map, see photos. The cover is lovely and the map is the 1936 version although the ER at the top of the cover indicates that this copy is 1953 or after. There are also fold out town maps of Glasgow, Edinburgh etc Item no 1745
The Isle of Islay off Scotland's West Coast affords both beautiful sandy beaches and wild, rugged coastline. This page looks in pictures and text at some of the more accessible examples of both.
Scotland’s west coast should be top of your list when planning a trip to Scotland. Visit Skye, Mull, and Oban on this west coast of Scotland road trip
Glasgow is the main city on the west coast of Scotland. There are so many pretty towns and villages near Glasgow to visit and explore.
George Birrell has long been established as one of the most recognisable contemporary Scottish artists. His paintings regularly exploit the imagery of the East Neuk of Fife's east coast architecture and they are popular because they are unmistakably Scottish. His father came from that area and when he goes east he feels he is ‘coming home'. He likes the west coast but for him the west coast colour palette and aesthetics are too lush, green and verdant. When George was dropping off his new work
The Isle of Arran on Scotland's south-west coast is home to popular attractions including Goat Fell mountain, Brodick Castle, Brodick town and Glen Rosa.
Rather remote in the west coast of the Highland is Mallaig, a pretty harbour town that offer 12 best things to see and do on your visit.
The perfect Scotland West Coast road trip itinerary. Follow the ocean along the incredible West Coast to visit incredible Skye, Knoydart and Arisaig...
Glasgow is the main city on the west coast of Scotland. There are so many pretty towns and villages near Glasgow to visit and explore.
Eric Fraser did a lot of work for BR in the 1950s and '60s - and amongst them were a whole series of menu cards and publicity for BR Catering. This is a wine list from the catering car on a West Coast main line train from Euston to Glasgow.
The Argyll Coastal Route is one of the best scenic road trips in Scotland. You can see the best of the west coast from Glasgow to Fort William.
Greenock, located on the west coast of Scotland, is a charming and historic town that has become a popular cruise destination. With its picturesque..
Working with thick brushes and palette knives, artist Scott Naismith carefully reveals the interplay of light and clouds over his native Scotland. The Glasgow-based painter travels the country extensively, drawing inspiration from the glens, lochs, and islands of the West coast in particular. Many of Naismith’s paintings are available as limited edition prints and he shares process videos on his YouTube channel. (via My Modern Met) More
Scott Naismith graduated in 2000 with a BDes in Illustration and printmaking and has been a full-time artist working from his studio in Glasgow ever since. He is also a lecturer at the Creative Arts department of West College Scotland. With the lochs and glens of the West coast of Scotland as his favourite subject matter, Scott regularly travels around the country looking for inspiration for another landscape painting. His latest work focuses on transitional skies and the colours that emerge as light breaks through cloud. Energetic brush work combines with vivid colours resulting in fantastically vibrant prints. These skies that change from dark to light are Scott’s metaphor for optimism and hope. Regularly exhibiting across Scotland, England and the USA, Scott has built an incredible worldwide following of more than 11,000 subscribers and over 1.4 million views on YouTube for his demonstration and tuition videos. Brand: Scott Naismith Digitally printed canvas Wood stretcher Wood
A guide to Scotland Island Hopping – or as Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) calls it, Island Hopscotch! Actually, not all of their Hopscotch tickets involve visiting islands, but it can be a fun way to travel. Also, CalMac ferries are not the only way to access some islands and in fact are not the only ferry […]
Are you planning on visiting the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland? This guide has everything you need to visit this famous Irish natural attraction.
This Greater Glasgow mug features a variety of west coast towns which make up the wider Glasgow Metropolitan Area, including but not limited to Bearsden, Milngavie, Clarkston and Newton Mearns. This mug is the perfect way to remind someone of home! Designed and printed in Scotland, dishwasher and microwave safe.
Scotland is full of history, there are lots of cool buildings to explore on the west coast of Scotland. This post lists the best castles near Glasgow.
Scotland is full of history, there are lots of cool buildings to explore on the west coast of Scotland. This post lists the best castles near Glasgow.
Working with thick brushes and palette knives, artist Scott Naismith carefully reveals the interplay of light and clouds over his native Scotland. The Glasgow-based painter travels the country extensively, drawing inspiration from the glens, lochs, and islands of the West coast in particular. Many of Naismith’s paintings are available as limited edition prints and he shares process videos on his YouTube channel. (via My Modern Met) More
Updated July 2023 This post is a visitor guide to Millport Isle of Cumbrae. A Complete Visitor Guide to Millport, Isle of Cumbrae Millport is the only town on Great Cumbrae, which is an island located off the west coast of Scotland. Great Cumbrae is actually considered "Scotland's most accessible island", as it's only a short 10-minute ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal.One of the most popular things to do in Millport is cycle around the whole island, which only takes around 1-2 hours at a le
With the ambition to become an artist, Scott studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee. In June 2000 he left with a BDes in Illustration and printmaking. Since graduating Scott has been a full time artist, working from his studio in Glasgow. Much of his time is spent traveling around the country looking for inspiration for another take on the Scottish landscape. The many lochs, glens and isles of the West coast are amongst his favorite subject matter for his vibrant and atmospheric oils. Since 2003 Scott has also been a part time lecturer at the Creative Arts Department of Reid Kerr College, Paisley. Scott uses vivid colors in a vigorous application to represent the fast changing light conditions of the West coast of Scotland. Color use often becomes an entirely emotional response to the subject while tone can remain representational. The love he has for his native Scottish countryside is portrayed in his work through an ebullient energy with which he handles the color with palette knife and brush. Scott describes his work by saying, “After 10 years of painting the Scottish landscape, my recent work now becomes more involved with cloud cover and its effect on light and color through both its translucent and opaque properties. Clouds are visible masses of water droplets or frozen ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere . They have the ability to refract and reflect, creating an ever changing perception of light which inspires my use of color. I am constantly referring to the paradox of a cloud’s perceived weight and its fragility and the relationship between the cool and warm colors created by it. I have become increasingly interested in catching the moment when heavy overcast clears to reveal clear blue sky, a cool color that complements the warmth it brings. While the most obvious manifestation of light refraction at this time would occur in the form of a rainbow, I will be concerned with accentuating the infinite, more subtle effects.”
