Fed by Warmer Waters The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the tropical Gulf of Mexico and sweeps northwards, eventually ending its journey in northern Europe. The west coast of Scotland is fed directly by this current – one of the main reasons why this part of the world stays warmer during the winter than other …
The National Trust is a charity that owns and maintains large areas of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with the aim of conserving the heritage of a multitude of buildings and natural landscapes. In Scotland, a separate and independent National Trust for Scotland exists, with the same aim. The charity maintains areas including country estates and stately homes, sections of …
Aberdour is just across the forth bridge from Edinburgh eighteen miles away by road. Dumfries is the nearest town approximately seven miles away inland. It’s on the north shore of the Firth of Forth overlooking Inchcolm and Inchcolm Abbey. As is so often the case with seaside villages, the origins of the village lie with its harbour, which is situated …
Starting at the fishing town of Peterhead on the eastern coast of Aberdeenshire, and ending at the historic cathedral city of Inverness, this coastal stretch contains many miles of tranquillity. There is a great natural landscape that includes cliffs, as well as large sandy beaches, sand dunes and coastal forests. Peterhead to Fraserburgh The stretch of coastline between the port …
Marked by iconic chalk cliffs, Victorian resort towns, boggy marshland and a large port, the Kent coastline stretches around the most south-easterly part of the UK, from Lydd and Dungeness in the south to Dartford in the north. Not only does this section of the British coast contain a large amount of variety, but it is also quite a long …
This article describes the coastline around the county of Fife, as it winds along the northern side of the Firth of Forth estuary, the North Sea, and the Tay estuary. It is an incredibly scenic section of the Scottish coast, and includes wide estuaries, beautiful villages, sandy beaches and castle ruins. Kincardine to Kirkcaldy Consisting of numerous seaside towns and …
Buddon Ness to Aberdeen Bordering the North Sea along the Scottish counties of Angus and southern Aberdeenshire, the Buddon Ness to peterhead coastal section consists of a rocky shore interspersed by occasional bays and several seaside towns. With a low population between Dundee and Aberdeen, the landscape has a rather rural and wild feel to it, with arable fields, deciduous …
The Great British coastline – one of the longest compared to European coastlines – is made up of varying geographical features, including islands, bays, headlands, and peninsulas. The British Coastline ranges about from sandy beaches to steep cliffsides, with a range of geographic features. The British Coastline consists of the main island of Great Britain, the North-East coast of Ireland …