Time magazine name small Scottish town off west coast 'one of world's greatest places' 🌍
A town off the west coast of Scotland has just been named hailed by Time magazine as 'one of the world's greatest places'.
And one popular Scottish spot is rubbing shoulders with some of the most famous cities and sites in the world, with Time including it for its 'whisky and wilderness'.Portree, the capital town of Skye, takes the acclaim, with writers suggesting the location is a weekend escape for 'city-weary Glaswegians', 'Tolkienesque terrain' and even its excellent fish and chips.
"For generations, city-weary Glaswegians have been escaping here on weekends, drawn by idyllic scenery and relative proximity. Now it’s casting a wider net, welcoming a postpandemic influx of American visitors. "Amble your way along the Old Man of Storr, a mossy pinnacle that stands some 2,300 ft. above sea level. Or complete a 4.3-mile circuit through the Quiraing, with unmistakably Tolkienesque terrain.
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