Blaster Hole on the Horse of Copinsay

Horse of Copinsay and waves

Sea jet and also blowhole that has formed in this small island – sea stack. At strong winds from the east, the water jets can be up to 60 m high.

St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall

St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, one of the best examples of Norman architecture

Northernmost cathedral in the British isles, an excellent example of Norman architecture. Construction started in 1137, built over 300 years. Dungeon – prison under the church.

Wonders of Perth and Kinross

Taymouth Castle, Scotland

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of the United Kingdom 🢖 Wonders of Scotland 🢖 Wonders of Perth and Kinross Territory Wonders of Perth and Kinross   Highlights The most amazing wonders of Perth and Kinross are: Castles. The diversity and number of castles is amazing, and even more amazing is the fact that many castles still are owned by the families of […]

The Fortingall Yew

Fortingall Yew in 1822

The oldest known yew (Taxus baccata). In the 18th century the tree had a girth of 17.2 m. Now two parts remain.

Wonders of the Orkney Islands

Yesnaby Castle, western coast of Mainland in Orkney Islands

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of the United Kingdom 🢖 Wonders of Scotland 🢖 Wonders of the Orkney Islands Territory Wonders of the Orkney Islands   Highlights Some of the wonders of the Orkney Islands are known internationally, but the true scale of the cultural heritage found on these small islands is hard to grasp. Remote, desolate islands are packed with remnants […]

Wonders of Scotland

Fingal's Cave, Argyll and Bute

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of the United Kingdom 🢖 Wonders of Scotland Territory Wonders of Scotland   Highlights Some of the wonders of Scotland are well known internationally but nevertheless, most people do not realize how rich and distinctive is the cultural and natural heritage of this country. Among the highlights of Scotland can be mentioned: Castles. If the […]

Dwarfie Stane

Dwarfie Stane, Orkney Islands

Unique monument – chambered tomb carved in a single block of sandstone. Possibly the only sample of Neolithic rock cut structures in Britain.