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Daily Record
01-05-2025
- Daily Record
The Scottish Victorian spa town that was named 'best place to live'
The historic destination is home to multiple tasty food spots. As April comes to an end and we enter May, the Daily Record has returned with an extra-beautiful Town of the Week. Each week, we select one town or village across Scotland and spotlight what makes it so unique. This week, we are journeying to the Stirling council area. Our latest Town of the Week is Bridge of Allan. A former Victorian spa town at the foot of the Ochil Hills, Bridge of Allan was built over the Allan Water. Situated just out of Stirling, it was recently named the "best place to live" in Scotland by property experts—praised for its "compelling location and good quality of life". Bridge of Allan earned its reputation as a spa town in the 19th century, when more and more tourists started visiting the Trossachs. Among the famous faces that visited the resort at one time or another were Robert Louis Stevenson and Charles Dickens. The town's heritage lives on through a variety of Victorian villas and public buildings. Even to this day, Bridge of Allan is worth a visit. Walking around, you will find amenities such as a various shops and hotels. There is also a golf club, while the legendary National Wallace Monument is only a short walk away. In terms of food, you have plenty of options in Bridge of Allan. Among the stars of the show, however, are The Allanwater Café fish and chip shop and the Westerton Arms. Read on for a selection of images of Bridge of Allan. Meanwhile, some of our previous Towns and Villages of the Week can be found below: More On Bridge of Allan Stirling Heritage History Discover Scotland Food
Daily Record
25-04-2025
- Daily Record
The hidden gem Scottish Highlands village with pub that serves 'best ever' fish and chips
The picturesque destination lies at the meeting point of three beautiful lochs. If you are looking for a day-trip destination in Scotland, then you can't go wrong with the Highlands. As you move further north, there are countless villages and small towns worth a visit. One of the hidden gem destinations in the Highlands that you might not have even heard of is Dornie. The small former fishing village, nestled in the Lochalsh district in western Ross-shire, is the Daily Record's latest Village of the Week. Due to its location close to the Skye Bridge, Dornie is often regarded as a stopping point for those heading to the Isle of Skye. However, it is well worth a visit in its own right. Dornie is situated at the convergence of Loch Duich, Loch Alsh, and Loch Long. It benefits from spectacular views out across the water. Home to a population of around just 350, there isn't a lot of opportunity for shopping around the village. However, it is a great place to clear your head and breathe in the fresh country air. Thankfully, there are a couple of spots for tasty food and drink. The Clachan pub and The Dornie Hotel both serve up delicious fresh meals, while the latter is a great place to stay the night if you don't want your trip to Dornie to end. The village is also a short walk from the world-famous Eilean Donan Castle. Even if the name does not sound familiar, you will likely have seen it before—as it is one of the most photographed castles in the world. Continue reading for some photos showing some of Dornie's highlights. You can also find a few of our past Towns and Villages of the Week below:
