Known for hilltop castles, abundant rainfall, and rolling green valleys speckled with flocks of sheep, Scotland far exceeds its classic clichés. From the Highlands to the islands, Scotland is an ...

Adventure cycling; it does not always require huge time commitment, crossing bleak deserts or fending off hostile natives. The Global Cycling Network (GCN) has sent its presenters on interesting short ...

Maybe I linger a little too long over my full Scottish breakfast in the isle of Barra’s Castlebay Hotel. But when you have to cycle more than 80 miles before reaching your bed for the night, you’re ...

Picking a destination for our first proper cycling holiday was easy. For a few years Shane had been eyeing the Hebridean Way, a 300km route that winds from the southern tip of the Outer Hebrides in ...

National Geographic Traveler Executive Editor Norie Quintos just got back from cycling the length of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides islands over four days on a small-group bicycle tour—and posting photos ...

These remote and rocky islands off Scotland’s western coast offer visitors an ethereal beauty that goes perfectly with a splash of local whisky. These remote and rocky islands off Scotland’s western ...

The Outer Hebrides has been named as one of the Best of the World destinations for 2025 by National Geographic, making it the only UK destination to be included in the guide. The Outer Hebrides has ...