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Adventure, Devon, Food and Drink, Heritage/History, Rural Guides, Scotland, HighlandsMegan AllenOctober 28, 2018Things to do Inverness, Short breaks Inverness, Days out Inverness, Eagle Brae, Things to do Eagle Brae, Plodda Falls, Glen Affric, Corrimony Cairn, Urquhart Castle visit, Glen Strathfarrar, Black Isle Brewery Tour, Culloden Battlefield visit, Glen Ord distillery tour

Seven things to do near Inverness

Adventure, Devon, Food and Drink, Heritage/History, Rural Guides, Scotland, HighlandsMegan AllenOctober 28, 2018Things to do Inverness, Short breaks Inverness, Days out Inverness, Eagle Brae, Things to do Eagle Brae, Plodda Falls, Glen Affric, Corrimony Cairn, Urquhart Castle visit, Glen Strathfarrar, Black Isle Brewery Tour, Culloden Battlefield visit, Glen Ord distillery tour

Seven things to do near Inverness

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This is home 💚
Well, not these exact houses (we live in a little old railway cottage) but this is Dean’s Street in #Oakham, #Rutland.
Oakham’s one of those towns that’s often overlooked in favour of its architecturally stunning neighbouring towns of #Stamford and #Uppingham (my hometown) but has little gems hidden down side streets and off the beaten track.
If you’re visiting Oakham, we recommend exploring Church Street, Church Passage, Dean’s Street, Mill Street and Northgate - you’ll find gorgeous cafes, independent shops and pretty country cottages hidden in plain sight (we’ve tagged some of our favourites).
#DiscoverRutland

Hello! I thought I’d introduce myself to new followers 👋🏻 and tell you a bit about the Rural Travel Guide.
I’m Megan, a freelance PR and journalist specialising in rural tourism and travel and I’d noticed there wasn’t a specific media outlet for the industry, so in short, I decided to start one.
The Guide was founded in Oct 2017, after our first round of #IVF failed, as I needed to channel my emotions into something and writing has always been a way I process things.
Rural tourism is an industry I’m really passionate about and the Guide was founded with an aim to encourage more people to get out and explore the British countryside by combining that passion with my love of journalism.
I have what’s referred to as “itchy feet” and I’ve always dragged my husband Nick along with me to explore new places, so the Guide seemed like an ideal place to share some of our experiences, favourite places and, most importantly, great beer. But I also wanted it to be a news outlet for rural tourism and share the latest updates or features from industry experts... in fact, I want it to be THE go to place for rural tourism and travel news and reviews.
We’ve been a bit quiet while we had a second round of IVF and are delighted to announce it was successful and our son, Ezra, joined the team last month which will give us a new layer to add to the content as we start to explore as a family 💙
So watch this space...

Hellooooooo!
It’s been a while since we posted properly so we thought we’d go back to how it all started - with some #doorporn 💙
You’ll notice a change to the way we post from now on - we’re not going to be so structured and as we’re stuck in the Rut(land) for the foreseeable due to the little dude’s arrival, we’re going to start sharing some highlights from our trips around the UK over the last decade or so to stop us going stir crazy 🤪
We’ll also be announcing some exciting news from the Rural Travel Guide in the next couple of months, so stay tuned...
This was taken on our trip to #Dartmouth in September last year when we stayed at @bayardscove
Really excited to see what the team there get up to this year for the launch of #mayflower400 - celebrating the journey of the Pilgrim fathers who founded America as we know and love it today. #travel #devon

Last night I read Ezra ‘Peter Rabbit’ for the first time 💙
It meant so much to me.
I was raised on Beatrix Potter, as was my mum, so to keep the tradition going is extra special. And not only that, I could tell him a bit about the Lake District and why it’s going to be his first holiday destination this summer.
Seriously can’t wait!
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How gorgeous is this?
And metaphorically speaking, a great way of looking at tourism at this time of year. While there’s not much going on at the surface there’s so much going on underneath... the countdown to the 2019 season has begun!
#tourism #PR #RuralPR

#PloddaFalls is in the Caledonian pine forests of Glen Affric National Nature Reserve and only a short drive from @eaglebrae. The road to the site is unadopted beyond the village of Tomich and is full of pot holes, windy bends and sheer drops, making the drive to get there an adventure in itself.⠀
The falls are surrounded by evergreen Douglas firs, which rise like steeples above the river and smell incredible all year round. A highly recommended trip if you have an hour to kill.⠀
We've put a couple of videos of the falls up on the Guide to things to do near Inverness (link in bio).⠀
https://buff.ly/2SngaE2⠀
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#scotlandisnow #visitscotland #highlands #loves_united_kingdom #brilliantmoments #ecotourism #adventure #sustainabletravel #mytravelgram #capturingbritain #omgb #visitbritain #visitruralbritain #travelwriter #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #instago #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #glenaffric #daysout #waterfall

Urquhart Castle is arguably one of the most photographed castles in Scotland and for good reason. Laying in ruins overlooking the legendary Loch Ness, it’s hard not to get swept up in the romanticism of it.⠀
The ruins date back 1,000 years and you can take guided or self-guided tours, visiting various aspects of the castle and learning more about what each would have been used for - from the dungeons to the banqueting halls, and it's only a 25-minute drive from @eaglebrae⠀
Read our full list of things to do near #Inverness over on the Guide (link in bio).⠀
https://buff.ly/2SngaE2⠀
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#eaglebrae #scotlandisnow #visitscotland #highlands #loves_united_kingdom #brilliantmoments #ecotourism #adventure #loves_united_castles #sustainabletravel #mytravelgram #capturingbritain #omgb #visitbritain #visitruralbritain #travelwriter #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #instago #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #view #lochness #daysout⠀
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We were recently lucky enough to enjoy a short break in a log cabin at the stunning @EagleBrae in the Highlands of Scotland, just north of Inverness.⠀
While the Highlands are filled with adventure of their own, we crammed as much as possible into two days - exploring the natural landscape, heritage, history, breweries and distilleries of the area.⠀
Our latest feature on the Guide explores our top seven things to do around #Inverness, including the incredible Glen Strathfarrar, which neighbours the estate.⠀
https://buff.ly/2SngaE2⠀
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Deer are not the only Highland inhabitants resident at @eaglebrae, which is a paradise for birders and wildlife watchers. We were advised to keep an eye (and ear) out for signs of otter, Hen Harrier, Black Grouse, Woodcock, badgers, Tawny owl, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting, Stonechat and even Golden Eagles that often swoop over the estate - giving it its name. Sadly, despite our best efforts we didn’t see otter or eagles but we did visit the estate’s herd of Highland cattle and Hebridean sheep.⠀
The estate is also home to the largest Goat Willow in the UK and the largest Wild Cherry tree in Scotland. Both are accessible on an interpreted walk along the banks of the River Glass.⠀
https://buff.ly/2SqplUb⠀
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#eaglebrae #scotlandisnow #visitscotland #highlands #review #loves_united_kingdom #brilliantmoments #logcabin #ecotourism #adventure #wildlife #sustainabletravel #mytravelgram #capturingbritain #omgb #visitbritain #visitruralbritain #travelwriter #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #instago #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #rainbow #view #glenaffric

Each cabin at @EagleBrae has its own features, from deer prints carved into the wooden staircases, hand-carved wooden panels depicting Highland wildlife, Pictish beasts and Pagan gods to tartan woven especially for them on handlooms in the Himalayas.⠀
The impact is quite frankly stunning and we were blown away when we walked into Parus, our cabin for three nights. Parus is the Latin name for the tit family (each cabin has a Latin name reflecting the local wildlife) and sleeps two people with a comfy double bed, open-plan kitchen diner and two (yes two) sitting rooms. One downstairs for cosy evenings in front of the log burner and one upstairs which also has a TV and DVD player with a selection of films to watch. The cabin also has its own office space where you can log into the Eagle Brae intranet system to order homemade meals, groceries, experiences and even a bottle of Mike’s favourite whisky, Scapa Skiren.⠀
https://buff.ly/2SqplUb⠀
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#eaglebrae #scotlandisnow #visitscotland #highlands #review #loves_united_kingdom #brilliantmoments #logcabin #ecotourism #adventure #wildlife #sustainabletravel #mytravelgram #travelgram #capturingbritain #omgb #visitbritain #visitruralbritain #travelwriter #travel #instatravel #travelgram #tourism #instago #travelblogger #wanderlust #ilovetravel #writetotravel #fire #logburner

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