Tourists flock to Scotland for its famous crumbling castles, challenging mountain ranges and glorious green landscapes. But something you wouldn’t expect to see tucked away in the Cairngorms is a triangular stone monument dedicated to Queen Victoria’s beloved husband. Known as Prince Albert’s Cairn, this hidden pyramid is one of the most unusual royal memorials in the country (and you can walk right up to it!) Whether you’re into history, hiking or just weird things in the woods, this spot near Balmoral Castle is well worth the detour (I actually find it more exciting than the castle itself.) What is the Scottish Pyramid? The pyramid is officially called Prince Albert’s…
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Why is nobody talking about the Highlands man in a bathtub? – Unusual Scotland
PLEASE NOTE, UPDATE JAN 2023: This installation of a man in a bath is currently back on dry land following damage from a storm. The artist has confirmed there are plans to return it to the water but has no set date. I don’t mean to alarm you, but there’s a man chilling in a bathtub just off the Argyll coast. Not a real man of course, but a life-sized art installation that could be compared to the likes of Edinburgh’s Antony Gormley figures. But seriously, this is one of the most unusual (and most fun?) things you can stumble across on Scotland’s west coast. Where is the man in…
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10 Unusual things to see in Scotland that you probably haven’t heard of
Did I say 10? I meant 12 (I keep coming across new finds!) For such a tiny country, Scotland really packs a whole lot of things to do and see. If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to get all the usual Scotland tourist attractions out of the way quickly, before hunting down the more unique and unusual experiences. In this post I’ve tried to create an alternative guide to our little country; a list of unusual things to see in Scotland that you might not have already heard about. If you’re visiting Edinburgh, be sure to take a look at my 100 Free Things to do in Edinburgh post.…
