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In Focus
On the northern
edge of Montrose stands an important piece of aviation
history. In February 1913 the Royal Flying Corps established Britain's first operational military
airfield nearby before moving it to a more permanent location in December of that year. It was the
first of many hundreds of military airfields that would be established throughout the UK by 1945.
Today a surviving part of the airfield that developed here is home to the
Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre. (
More ...)
On This Day
13 June 1625: King Charles I marries Henrietta Maria, daughter of King Henry IV of France.
13 June 1831: The birth in Edinburgh of James Clerk Maxwell, widely regarded as one of greatest scientists of any era. His work on the theory of electromagnetism makes him the father of modern physics and he also made fundamental contributions to mathematics, astronomy and engineering.
13 June 1872: The birth in Edinburgh of Chrystal Macmillan, who would become a barrister and a campaigner for women's rights.
Header Slides
Today's header slides show the village of Plockton, an idyllic place in an idyllic setting on the shores of Loch Carron north of Kyle of Lochalsh; and a view of the landscape of North Uist, looking across Loch Euphort.
Random Links
Simply want to explore? Take a chance and visit a random feature page on Undiscovered Scotland.
Scottish Resources
- Choose from a huge range of Sykes Scottish Cottages.
- For cheap one night getaways or romantic lodges, try Hot Tub Hideaways in Scotland for a touch of luxury.
- Hebridean Princess Small ship luxury cruises throughout the Highlands and Islands.
- For Scottish trust deed information visit Scotlands Trust Deed and find out if you qualify for help.
- A real country house experience and wonderful food at Trigony House Hotel in Dumfries & Galloway.
- For over 1,800 personally inspected self catering cottages across the UK visit holidaycottages.co.uk
- Apartments at Turnberry Luxury self-catering accommodation overlooking Ayrshire's beautiful coastline.
- For everything from one bedroom cottages to castles and large houses visit Mackaysholidays.com
- UK brides can find the best bridesmaid dresses online at Artweddings.co.uk.
- Discover Log Cabin Holidays and pet-friendly lodges in Scotland and throughout the UK.
- Wedding photography in Edinburgh the Lothians and beyond by Carolyn Henry Photography.
