Glenfinnan 2018

We usually try to visit this beautiful place every year. It's our favourite spot in Scotland, where you can get a mental break from the noise of the city and enjoy the natural scenery. We weren't able to come here last year, and the last time we visited was two years ago.

Glenfinnan is a small village in western Scotland, in the Highland region. The place is known for several tourist attractions, including the impressive aqueduct that carries trains, as well as a historic monument commemorating the Jacobite uprising.

Here are a few facts about Glenfinnan:

1. Jacobite Monument: One of Glenfinnan's main attractions is the Jacobite Monument, which stands on a hill above Loch Shiel. The monument was erected in 1815 and commemorates the 1745 Jacobite uprising, when Bonnie Prince Charlie tried to reclaim the throne of Scotland.
2. Glenfinnan Aqueduct: The Glenfinnan Aqueduct is an impressive structure that carries the Caledonian Canal over the Glenfinnan valley. The aqueduct is 18 metres high and 380 metres long, and trains run over it from Glasgow to Mallaig. The site is popular with tourists who enjoy watching trains pass over the aqueduct.
3. Glenfinnan railway station: Glenfinnan is also a railway station, built in 1901. The station is known as the departure point of the Jacobite Steam Train, popular with fans of the "Harry Potter" film series as the "Hogwarts Express".
4. Beautiful scenery: Glenfinnan is set in a beautiful area full of mountains, lochs and rivers. It's an ideal place for hiking and walks, allowing you to admire Scotland's picturesque landscapes.
5. Festivals: Glenfinnan hosts numerous festivals, including the Glenfinnan Gathering, which is held every year in August. During this festival various events take place, including beauty contests, folk performances and tournaments.

Glenfinnan is a beautiful place offering many tourist attractions, lovely scenery and the chance to relax in nature. The place is very popular with tourists who visit Glenfinnan to see the impressive aqueduct, commemorate the Jacobite uprising, or simply relax in the picturesque surroundings.