King Donald II: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBDonald II (a.k.a. Domnall mac Causantín and Domnall II) lived from 862 to 900 and was King of Alba from 889 to 900.The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline.. Donald II was the son of King Constantine I of the Picts and Scots, and it is arguable that he should have succeeded to the throne on the death of his uncle, …
The Pineapple Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBThe Pineapple, or the Dunmore Pineapple, is one of Scotland's most remarkable buildings. Standing a mile north of the village of Airth, it was built by John Murray, the 4th Earl of Dunmore, in 1761 as a birthday present for his wife Charlotte. It took the form of a summerhouse from which to view the walled gardens of Dunmore Park, the family estate.
Luskentyre Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBLuskentyre is a sparse settlement scattered along the course of the minor single track road that skirts the north side of Luskentyre Bay. A few farmsteads, a few holiday homes, two graveyards and... And sand. The views across Lusketyre Bay from the early part of the minor road will probably give your first taste of Luskentyre Beach.
Loch Etive Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBLoch Etive meets the Firth of Lorn and the open sea at Connel. From here it stretches east past Ardchattan Priory and Ardchattan Priory Garden on the north shore and Taynuilt on the south, before dog-legging north-east, ending after a journey of 17 miles from the sea at a ruined pier. Its northern end and the pier are accessible by car via a 14 ...
Saint Mungo: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBSaint Mungo, also known as Saint Kentigern, Cantigernus or Cyndeyrn Garthwys, lived from 528 to 13 January 614. He is the patron saint and founder of the City of Glasgow. The wider picture at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline. According to the Life of Saint Mungo written by the monk, Jocelin of Furness, in about 1185, Mungo's mother was Princess …
Gregor MacGregor: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBGregor MacGregor. General "Sir" Gregor MacGregor, Prince of the Principality of Poyais, lived from 24 December 1786 to 3 December 1845. He was a conman who persuaded many British and, later, French to invest in, and in many case emigrate to, a non-existent colony called Poyais on the Bay of Honduras in central America.
Undiscovered Scotland: Home Page
WEBOn This Day. 19 September 1697: The birth in Edinburgh of Alexander Monro (primus) a physician and surgeon, and the first in a line of "Alexander Monros" to be appointed to the post of Professor of Anatomy at the University of Edinburgh. 19 September 1817: The remains of Robert Burns are moved to the Robert Burns Mausoleum in Dumfries. 19 …
Achiltibuie Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBAchiltibuie is just the best known of a number of small settlements around the coast of western end of the Coigach Peninsula. Following the road north-west past Badentarbat brings you to Polbain and Altandhu, complete with Coigach's main harbour at Old Dornie, in the sheltered passage between the peninsula and Isle Ristol. Further on, a side ...
Braemar Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBA popular highland resort, Braemar enjoys a scenic location at the meeting point of three passes in Upper Deeside where the Clunie Water flowing north from the Cairnwell joins the upper River Dee. The village gained favour with Queen Victoria and still enjoys royal patronage today. Braemar is probably best known for its highland games, the ...
Dunadd Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
WEBDunadd. A few miles north of Lochgilphead and south of Kilmartin on the banks of the River Add is a 175 feet high rocky outcrop. The main A816 lies just a few hundred yards to the east, but if passers-by notice anything, it is probably more the small collection of white buildings at the foot of the outcrop. This is Dunadd.