When planning to tour Scotland a must visit is the west coast of Scotland. Take a tour through the scenic beauty of Glenfinnan on your way to Mallaig. The Loch Eilt Pines in this picture are an example of the ancient Caledonian pine forest. The Scots pine along with birch and oak covered a large part of Scotland in bygone days. There are still a few good examples of this historic forest remaining, particularly in Glen Affric and Rothiemurchus Forest near Aviemore.In both of these areas you can enjoy the full majesty of the Scots Pine. If you are interested in photography you will enjoy the landscape of this part of Scotland and take away many wonderful photographs of your visit to Scotland

The area around Loch Eilt is rich in the history of Scotland. Nearby is Glenfinnan where Charles Edward Stuart raised the Royal Standard to start the '45 Jacobite rebellion.In more modern times Glenfinnan is famous for it's concrete viaduct on the West Highland Rail Line which carries passengers to the fishing villages of Arisaig and Mallaig , where you can catch a ferry, for the Isle Of Skye or the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, Canna and Muck. You can also reach Knoydart , from Mallaig, a wonderful wilderness area. No roads lead to Knoydart the only other access is by path from Kinlochhourn or a long trek from Glen Dessary but worth the effort.