8 of Scotland's most colourful, beautiful and downright unique streets to check out
09.08.2022 - 16:07
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
It looks like the good weather could be returning this summer and with it, a desire to get outside and see Scotland in all of its glory. And let us tell you, few places look better in the sunshine.
In the past, we've covered beaches, seaside towns and picturesque villages but this time around we want to take a look at some of the most colourful, beautiful and just downright unique streets you'll find around our wonderful little country.
From the multi-coloured street that inspired a top children's TV show to the shortest street in the world, here are some of our favourites to check out this summer.
If you remember the popular BBC children's television series Balamory, you'll recognise Tobermory vibrant waterfront. All of the houses can be found here, with the Archie's Castle which is now a hotel called Fenton Tower in North Berwick.
According to Explore Tobermory, only Josie Jump's House, which is a small Hotel called Park Lodge, is not a private residence and it is not possible to look around any of the properties, but they added that most residents are happy for the children to be photographed outside their houses.
A magical place on the Isle of Mull – which is worth exploring too – Tobermory is also one of the best places in Scotland to enjoy the freshest seafood around, meaning if you are a foodie it doesn't get much better than this.
Another of Scotland's colourful waterfronts can be found on the neighbouring island of Skye, where the biggest town Portree also has loads of houses coloured in pastel hues.
You can even stay in the pink house!
Named in honour of Queen Victoria, when she ascended the throne in 1837, Victoria Street is one of Edinburgh's most popular streets and even manages to steal a little of the