The tallest mountain in Scotland is Ben Nevis. In fact, it is the tallest mountain in the British Isles. The mountain is over 4,000 ft tall. Click on the picture and see a recent webcam of the mountain.
The mountain is near Ft. William and many people hike it. It is possible but there are some safety concerns as the weather changes quickly and can strand hikers.
If you click on the wikipedia account of the mountain you can read about all the rescues needed in the past ten years.
Click and view the video below of a climb on Ben Nevis.
Click on the picture and take a virtual hike in Dunkeld.
Dunkeld is a great little town. We stayed there in 2003 and really enjoyed ourselves. Check out the video below:
There is also a great pub where the legendary Dougie MacLean plays. If you are lucky you might be able to hear him or his mates give up a rendition of his tunes. See the video below to get a flavor of the good music you can hear in Dunkeld.
With the discovery of the white stag, the interest to hike Scotland should increase. Anywhere you go in Scotland is a good hike. The best part of Scotland is that you can walk for miles, feel totally safe, and experience places you will never forget. Click on the picture and go to the link walkhighlands.co.uk.
A hike through a small hamlet can be as rewarding as a hike through the highlands. However, the highlands and lochs offer views to warm your heart.
A good place to start is Fort William. There should be plenty of B&Bs to make your hiking headquarters. Downtown Fort William has good pubs and shops. You can't go wrong. Loch Linhe is one of my favorite views. The hike along won't be for the escapist because roads line the loch, but it is a beautifully nestled place.
Just above Oban is a nature center with otters, sharks and stingrays.
At the center, there is a tank full of tiny sharks. You can feed the sharks with your own hands. It's very cool. There are also stingrays as well.
It's fun and the kids will love it. When we were there some American students were guides.
For the serious hiker, Scotland has many places almost too numerous to name but for me, I like traveling on the grounds where my bloodline started. It is hard to imagine the way of life in the 14th century.
I will come up with a few good hikes for you in the next few posts.
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I spent last year in Scotland pursuing a PhD. I'm back in the States attempting to continue my studies after a family tragedy prevents me returning to Scotland. I miss Scotland. In my travels I learned a lot about the country and what Americans need to know. Hopefully, this site can help you better understand Scotland and how to maximize your travels.
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The tallest mountain in Scotland is Ben Nevis. In fact, it is the tallest mountain in the British Isles. The mountain is over 4,000 ft tall. Click on the picture and see a recent webcam of the mountain. 
