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    How to Visit Lennox Castle in Scotland [Save this How to Visit Lennox Castle in Scotland [Save this for later]⁠⁠🚗 Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/vQ3pCABbxV3RiFnf7 ⁠⁠🚶‍♀️ Walking to Lennox Castle: To reach the parking area, you’ll drive over a bridge on Newbridge Road. After the bridge there are two parking spots on the right. The spots are opposite a paved path. Take the unpaved path near the two parking spots, NOT the paved path. Follow the path until you reach a turn off to the right. Stay walking with the river on your right. You’ll continue uphill until you see Lennox Castle. ⁠⁠Watch the full video on my Youtube channel for full access details and more history!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#famouscastles #castlesofscotland #scottishcastles_ #scotland #westscotland #castle #castles_oftheworld #castles #scottishtravel #travelscotland #castlesofinstagram #scotlandreel #scotlanddrone#droneoftheday
    Save this for later! 👇️⁠ ⁠ There’s noth Save this for later! 👇️⁠⁠There’s nothing quite as peaceful as watching the tide come into the beach 🌊 (when you can keep your toes dry that is!).⁠⁠When we were living in the van for what felt like the longest month or two ever, we stopped in Margate and parked up next to the Broadstairs which leads down to this beautiful beach and rock formations.⁠⁠📍Broadstairs, Margate ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#ukhiddengems #capturingbritain #gloriousbritain #photosofbritain #britains_talent #genuinebritain #margate #broadstairs
    How to Visit the Devil’s Pulpit in Scotland [Sav How to Visit the Devil’s Pulpit in Scotland [Save this for later]⁠⁠The Devil’s Pulpit is located just a bit north of Glasgow and it’s easiest to visit with a car. ⁠⁠You can have a paddle but if you go after heavy rains, be aware that the water level gets high and the water moves extremely quickly.⁠⁠The blood-red color comes from the red sandstone that fills the gorge, and although not visible with high waters, the pulpit is a mushroom-shaped stone downstream where legend says the devil preached to his followers. Legend also says that witches were sacrificed here. ⁠⁠To climb down you’ll need a sturdy pair of boots with good grip and a bit of adrenaline if it’s slippery!⁠⁠There are only two parking spots by the entrance, so follow Google Maps to the trailhead and be sure to get there early. ⁠⁠Find the full video on our Youtube channel!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#visitscotlandnow #thisisscotland #icu_scotland #edinburghscotland #thisisedinburgh #edinburghsnapshots #edinburgh #unveilededinburgh #edinburghstory #scotlandisnow #scotland #onlyinschotland #visitscotland #edinburghgrammer #scottishcollective
    Lennox Castle [Save this for Later] 🏰⁠ ⁠ Al Lennox Castle [Save this for Later] 🏰⁠⁠Although castles in Scotland often have a regal appearance, Lennox Castle has a less-than-savory history. ⁠⁠It was originally opened as a mental hospital and briefly had a maternity unit, but it was overpopulated with up to 1600 patients at its peak, and it was underfunded and understaffed. ⁠⁠Today it’s abandoned and is used as a dog-walking spot near a housing estate.⁠⁠Follow @voyagingherbivore for more Scotland hidden gems. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#famouscastles #castlesofscotland #scottishcastles_ #scotland #westscotland #castle #castles_oftheworld #castles #scottishtravel #travelscotland #castlesofinstagram #scotlandreel #scotlanddrone#droneoftheday #lennoxcastle
    📽️ 🍿 This is the BEST movie theatre in Edi 📽️ 🍿 This is the BEST movie theatre in Edinburgh [save this for later]⁠⁠I almost didn’t want to tell you about this spot. . . ⁠⁠📍Scotsman Picturehouse⁠⁠This gorgeous vintage theatre is complete with a bar, sweet AND salty popcorn (not mixed, separate, which is a rarety), and super cozy couches to cuddle up on.⁠⁠We bought the Afternoon Delight package for £30 which included two tickets to see Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, two LARGE containers of popcorn, and a couch at the back of the theatre. ⁠⁠I have never loved a movie experience quite this much and I certainly can’t wait to go back. ⁠⁠Tag who you want to take here!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#scotexplore #scottishhotel #visitscotland #visitedinburgh #scotsmanhotel

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    I can’t believe I get to do this for work 🥃 🐄 ⁠⁠What does your dream job look like? Let me know in the comments!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#visitscotlandnow #thisisscotland #icu_scotland #edinburghscotland #thisisedinburgh #edinburghsnapshots #edinburgh #unveilededinburgh #edinburghstory #scotlandisnow #scotland #onlyinschotland #visitscotland #edinburghgrammer #scottishcollective
    How to Visit Lennox Castle in Scotland [Save this How to Visit Lennox Castle in Scotland [Save this for later]⁠⁠🚗 Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/vQ3pCABbxV3RiFnf7 ⁠⁠🚶‍♀️ Walking to Lennox Castle: To reach the parking area, you’ll drive over a bridge on Newbridge Road. After the bridge there are two parking spots on the right. The spots are opposite a paved path. Take the unpaved path near the two parking spots, NOT the paved path. Follow the path until you reach a turn off to the right. Stay walking with the river on your right. You’ll continue uphill until you see Lennox Castle. ⁠⁠Watch the full video on my Youtube channel for full access details and more history!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#famouscastles #castlesofscotland #scottishcastles_ #scotland #westscotland #castle #castles_oftheworld #castles #scottishtravel #travelscotland #castlesofinstagram #scotlandreel #scotlanddrone#droneoftheday
    Save this for later! 👇️⁠ ⁠ There’s noth Save this for later! 👇️⁠⁠There’s nothing quite as peaceful as watching the tide come into the beach 🌊 (when you can keep your toes dry that is!).⁠⁠When we were living in the van for what felt like the longest month or two ever, we stopped in Margate and parked up next to the Broadstairs which leads down to this beautiful beach and rock formations.⁠⁠📍Broadstairs, Margate ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#ukhiddengems #capturingbritain #gloriousbritain #photosofbritain #britains_talent #genuinebritain #margate #broadstairs
    How to Visit the Devil’s Pulpit in Scotland [Sav How to Visit the Devil’s Pulpit in Scotland [Save this for later]⁠⁠The Devil’s Pulpit is located just a bit north of Glasgow and it’s easiest to visit with a car. ⁠⁠You can have a paddle but if you go after heavy rains, be aware that the water level gets high and the water moves extremely quickly.⁠⁠The blood-red color comes from the red sandstone that fills the gorge, and although not visible with high waters, the pulpit is a mushroom-shaped stone downstream where legend says the devil preached to his followers. Legend also says that witches were sacrificed here. ⁠⁠To climb down you’ll need a sturdy pair of boots with good grip and a bit of adrenaline if it’s slippery!⁠⁠There are only two parking spots by the entrance, so follow Google Maps to the trailhead and be sure to get there early. ⁠⁠Find the full video on our Youtube channel!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#visitscotlandnow #thisisscotland #icu_scotland #edinburghscotland #thisisedinburgh #edinburghsnapshots #edinburgh #unveilededinburgh #edinburghstory #scotlandisnow #scotland #onlyinschotland #visitscotland #edinburghgrammer #scottishcollective
    Lennox Castle [Save this for Later] 🏰⁠ ⁠ Al Lennox Castle [Save this for Later] 🏰⁠⁠Although castles in Scotland often have a regal appearance, Lennox Castle has a less-than-savory history. ⁠⁠It was originally opened as a mental hospital and briefly had a maternity unit, but it was overpopulated with up to 1600 patients at its peak, and it was underfunded and understaffed. ⁠⁠Today it’s abandoned and is used as a dog-walking spot near a housing estate.⁠⁠Follow @voyagingherbivore for more Scotland hidden gems. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#famouscastles #castlesofscotland #scottishcastles_ #scotland #westscotland #castle #castles_oftheworld #castles #scottishtravel #travelscotland #castlesofinstagram #scotlandreel #scotlanddrone#droneoftheday #lennoxcastle
    📽️ 🍿 This is the BEST movie theatre in Edi 📽️ 🍿 This is the BEST movie theatre in Edinburgh [save this for later]⁠⁠I almost didn’t want to tell you about this spot. . . ⁠⁠📍Scotsman Picturehouse⁠⁠This gorgeous vintage theatre is complete with a bar, sweet AND salty popcorn (not mixed, separate, which is a rarety), and super cozy couches to cuddle up on.⁠⁠We bought the Afternoon Delight package for £30 which included two tickets to see Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, two LARGE containers of popcorn, and a couch at the back of the theatre. ⁠⁠I have never loved a movie experience quite this much and I certainly can’t wait to go back. ⁠⁠Tag who you want to take here!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#scotexplore #scottishhotel #visitscotland #visitedinburgh #scotsmanhotel
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