Articles written by Dave McFadzean

Take a trip to the rocky islands off the coast of northeast England. Watch grey seals, superb seabirds and learn about brave Grace Darling and St Cuthbert

Nov 16, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit one of the unspoilt jewels of the Scottish western seaboard. Cruise through the Hebrides and the Argyll islands to visit a unique island paradise

Nov 8, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit one of Scotland's premier wildlife reserves. See breeding owls and ospreys, natterjack toads and magnificent wildfowl in their own special environment

Oct 23, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit the jewel of the Hebrides. Drive through the majestic Isle of Mull and visit the cradle of Scottish Christianity. Walk in the footsteps of saints.

Oct 15, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit shelters in Britain's wild land and mountainous regions. Stay in these handy refuges and experience how life was before the consumer age took hold.

Oct 5, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit the most westerly headland on the British mainland. View the panoramic seascapes of the Scottish western highlands from idyllic beaches of Sanna Bay.

Sep 27, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Watch a Scottish wildlife spectacle from the decks of an iconic paddle steamship. Take a trip to watch the seabird colonies on the isolated Ailsa Craig.

Sep 16, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit an ancient shepherd's dwelling in the uplands of southern Scotland. Hike through the wilds of the Galloway hills to visit this renowned shelter.

Aug 31, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Take a trip on Scotland's most iconic cruise ship. Relive those heady heydays of steamship travel in the Clyde and along Scotland's scenic western seaboard

Aug 21, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit a remote Scottish island in the seas of Argyll. Visit the famous religious settlement at Oronsay Priory. Encounter the island's interesting wildlife.

Aug 5, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit an area of the Scottish Southern Uplands where volunteers have been restoring ancient habitats. See a high glen restored to it former woodland glory.

Aug 5, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit an idyllic Scottish island. Sail from the busy port of Oban on one of Caledonian MacBrayne's iconic ferries. Watch wildlife and fantastic seascapes.

Jul 17, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Follow in the footsteps of highland shepherds. The path through from Glen Doll to Braemar is an ancient drovers' route and the scene of an access struggle.

Jul 5, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit this unique amphitheatre on the edge of a Scottish Munro. Encounter a fascinating mix of alpine fauna, special geology and rare mountain wildlife.

Jun 10, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit bonnie Glen Doll and the mountains of the Scottish Grampians. Learn more about the landscape, history and flora and fauna of this very special place.

Jun 6, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

High above the urban sprawl of modern Hamilton sits a unique relic of affluent days of yore. This was once the fine hunting lodge of the Dukes of Hamilton.

May 29, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Stay in what was a Victorian drovers' inn. Relax among the hills, rove along idyllic glens or range up high among the corries and peaks of the Grampians.

May 5, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Visit Scotland's Southern Grampian mountains and explore the famous Angus glens from the birthplace of Sir James,Matthew, Barrie the author of Peter Pan.

May 5, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Sitting where three idyllic glens meet Moniaive is the ideal place to catch a bit of folk music and each May the hills literally ring with music and song.

Apr 22, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

In a remote part of Dumfries and Galloway there is one of Scotland's premier land art projects. In the hills above Moniaive lie the four Striding Arches.

Apr 22, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

On the edge of Rannoch Moor a road climbs to one of the best known places in the highlands. This historic valley of Glencoe is a magnet for mountaineers.

Apr 20, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Only a few miles from the centre of Edinburgh lies a rock tooth island. This is the renowned Bass Rock justly famous for its history and amazing wildlife.

Apr 17, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

When Burns returned from his poetical triumph in Edinburgh he did not settle again in Ayrshire. He rented Ellisland, on the banks of the Nith, near Dumfries

Apr 8, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

The view from the Girvan shoreline is dominated by a tremendous rock cone island. This is known locally to Ayrshire folk and to mariners as Paddy's Milestone.

Apr 1, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Follow in the steps of the hardy Buchan fishermen. Taste what was once a simple meal for the men of the Moray Coast fishing boats but has since become a culinary classic

Mar 20, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Find out how a woman's love inspired her to build one of the most magnificent Scottish abbeys. See the tomb where the lady was buried along with her true love's heart.

Mar 9, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

This island village just oozes atmosphere. Whether it's sailing, ferry touring, wildlife watching or a relax by the sea, Tobermory is just the place to unwind for a while

Feb 15, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Drive along single track roads to the most westerly point of Britain. View fantastic Hebridean seascapes and wonderful wildlife from a unique Egyptian styled lighthouse

Feb 10, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

Forcing its way over and through the Whin Sill the River Tees has formed into one of the most iconic and naturally spectacular landscapes of Northern England.

Jan 28, 2010 - Dave McFadzean

In the quiet Scottish hills of Dumfriesshire there is an area of rounded hills known as Maxwelton Braes. Find out how a girl from there inspired a reknowned love song

Dec 7, 2009 - Dave McFadzean

Take a journey along idyllic Weardale in the trains of yesteryear. Join or alight from the trains at the Wolsingham and Frosterley platforms or at Stanhope Station.

Nov 24, 2009 - Dave McFadzean

Northern England has many old castles but few can surpass the amazing stronghold of Raby. See how it was built as a fortress and how it became a northern treasure house.

Nov 19, 2009 - Dave McFadzean

Visit a quite unique community museum in Teesdale, Northern England. View the priceless relic that is the Silver Swan. Watch this fantastic machine as it fishes daily.

Nov 6, 2009 - Dave McFadzean

In Howden Le Wear, County Durham relive the nostalgic times of the theatre pipe organ with the help of a dedicated group of musical enthusiasts.

Oct 27, 2009 - Dave McFadzean

You cannot get any furthest south in Scotland than the Rhins of Galloway. This remote headland's southernmost extremity, The Mull, has so much to offer visitors.

Jun 20, 2007 - Dave McFadzean

Every July the Scottish village of Newcastleton plays host to a weekend of music and song set among the border hills for one of Scotland's longest running folk events

Jun 5, 2007 - Dave McFadzean

Watch extraordinary birds of prey from a unique feeding station on Britain's most westerly peninsula

May 23, 2007 - Dave McFadzean

High in the Hills on the Scottish/English Borderline a ruined stone tower holds the key to many legends from this part of Southern Scotland

May 15, 2007 - Dave McFadzean

The Bass Rock and the other natural island havens of the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh can be viewed by remote control cameras from a mainland visitor attraction

May 9, 2007 - Dave McFadzean

Speyside is home to black grouse, mountain hare, golden eagles, falcons, and much more. Visit this wildlife haven on an expert guided land rover tour

May 2, 2007 - Dave McFadzean

Galloway in South West Scotland now offers a chance for visitors to encounter some of Britain's Rarest Raptors at close range.

May 1, 2007 - Dave McFadzean

The Moray Firth in North East Scotland is home to some of the largest bottle-nosed dolphins in the world. Sailings from the port of Buckie offer an excellent opportunit

Apr 27, 2007 - Dave McFadzean

Galloway forest Park in South West Scotland offers an unique opportunity to witness red deer stags locking horns in the timless ritual of the annual rut

Apr 25, 2007 - Dave McFadzean