Fascinating Scotland in all its haunting and rugged splendour
Sin sibh a h-uile duine
(Hello everyone)
To all visitors of this site,
Despite my many promises, Scotland's Finest hasn’t really grown much over the past few years. Life threw a lot of “other things” my way, and this wonderful hobby of mine ended up taking a back seat. I’ve never been short on plans—that was never the problem—but a lack of focus and dedication certainly played a part. I’ve tinkered with the site’s 'look and feel' here and there, but as for fresh, exciting content… not so much.
That’s all about to change, though. Starting June 2026, you can definitely expect more content here—and this time, it’s a promise I fully intend to keep!
Dirk
Important news for potential walkers! In Scotland everyone has the right of access for all forms of non-motorised access including walking, climbing, cycling, running, horse-riding, canoeing, wild camping, etc. Scotways published a leaflet (PDF) which explaines it all in detail. Download the leaflet here!
THIS is a site with a difference and I'd love to know what you are interested in! Why this particular walk? Why this part of Scotland? Enquiries? Yes, please! Use the contact page! Maybe I can help you find answers. In short... talk to me!
Scotland's Finest really is a site with a difference providing basic information on intriguing places to visit, scenic routes and walking trails that have, one way or another, captured my imagination. Therefore this is a very personal site and I'm certainly aware of that. Nevertheless I hope you enjoy it all the same. As a true "Caledonophile" and a fervent walker to boot, I like to share this harmless addiction with you. Comments are 'relatively always' (= usually) appreciated, be they positive or, heaven forbid, negative! Scotland's Finest has only appeared on the www in the autumn of 2019 and still has a long way to go but I'm tickled with the steady rise in visitor numbers from around the globe.
Some background information? Read "ME & WHY" and as Dutch is my native tongue so there will undoubtedly be mistakes in spelling and grammar. Serious mistakes? Do let me know!
Dirk Jelier / Frederiksoord / The Netherlands
