Scarton Point Info, Scotland

Ocean City Maryland - what a great, unique vacation beach resort! The weather in Ocean City is warm and inviting, the ocean and white sand beaches sparkling. The famous Ocean City Maryland Boardwalk buzzes with activity and the entertainment is unsurpassed.

Named after George II's daughter, Anne, this quaint Maryland town is listed in the National Register of historic places, and boasts a long, proud history that is dearly cherished by its citizens. Carefully preserved Federal and Victorian houses line the graceful streets, underscoring the sense of pride and commitment found throughout the community of Princess Anne.

The area is rich in history and natural beauty, with canoeing, kayaking, boating, beaches, wildlife preserves, biking, swimming, fishing and golf virtually at your door. Chincoteague, Assateague, Ocean City, and Crisfield with its boat to Smith and Tangier Island are all only about 30 minutes away. Canoes or boats can be rented to take you exploring on the Wild and Scenic Pocomoke.

Experience a small piece of paradise in the agreeable latitudes of Tilghman Island, the pearl of the Chesapeake Bay. Unspoiled. Authentic. Sprinkled with unexpected pleasures. All with an attitude that's noticeably relaxed. Tilghman Island is a true working watermen's village with excellent fishing and fresh seafood. It's also home to the last commercial sailing fleet in North America, the skipjacks, which are on display at Dogwood Harbor.

Rehoboth Beach is a city in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Seaford, Delaware Micropolitan Statistical Area. A popular regional vacation destination, Rehoboth Beach's seasonal population expands to over 25,000 within the city limits and thousands more in the surrounding area in the summer.

Sea Isle City is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 2,835. Sea Isle City is located on Ludlam Island, which also contains part of Dennis Township.

Did you know that Avalon, New Jersey is the premiere family-oriented vacation shore community in Southern New Jersey? Avalon offers a beautiful bathing beach, opportunities for fishing and crabbing, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, parks, a number of summer sports camps, many fine restaurants and shops and family activities.

Victorian Cape May City, the "Nation's Oldest Seashore Resort", has been welcoming visitors for more than a century. With over 600 authentically restored and preserved Victorian structures. the city is a National Historic Landmark site and has achieved national recognition as one of the best Bed & Breakfast Inn resorts, in the country. The ambiance of Victorian architecture, intricate gingerbread trim, old-time gas lights, cozy rocking chairs and colorful stained glass will sweep you up into the magic and romance of this one-of-a-kind Victorian Resort.

The City of North Wildwood covers an area 1.8 square miles along the southern New Jersey Coast on land identified as "Five Mile Beach". It shares this "beach" with the City of Wildwood, the Boroughs of West Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, and a portion of Lower Township. The City is located in Cape May County, approximately 30 miles south of Atlantic City and ten miles north of Cape May City.

Bethany Beach is part of the Quiet Resorts, a seven-mile stretch of sandy, Atlantic ocean beaches in the southeastern corner of Delaware that also includes South Bethany and Fenwick Island.

Dewey Beach has the distinction of being framed with the ocean on one side, and the bay on the other. Dewey Beach is a beach resort with families as well as singles and offers much in the way of intertainment. Popular with the sailing crowd and with people who just want to enjoy some quiet time relaxing in the Atlantic sun, Dewey Beach is located adjacent to Rehoboth Beach. Surf fishing is very popular as is riding the waves on a boogie board, or spending the day sunbathing or windsurfing.

Orkney is a group of islands situated a few miles off the north-east tip of mainland Scotland. With its green fields and hills, stone pinnacles rising out of the sea, rugged cliffs and sandy beaches, it is the ideal place for getting away from it all.

Stromness is the second-largest town in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, and is located in the south-west of the mainland of Orkney. It is also a parish, with the town of Stromness as its capital. The name Stromness is derived from the Viking language. Strom refers to the strong tides that rip past the Point of Ness to the south of the town, literally 'strong tide point'. In Viking times Stromness was called Hamnavoe, meaning 'peaceful or safe harbour'.

Scrabster Harbour is an important port of the Scottish fishing industry. It is located in the North of Scotland at the Thurso Bay (aka Scrabster Bay). Scrabster is located on the North coast of Scotland, 1½ miles from Thurso, 22½ miles from Wick and 112 miles from Inverness.

Burray is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. It lies to the east of Scapa Flow and is one of the chain of islands which are linked by the causesways called the Churchill Barriers.

Tongue is in the heart of the Mackay country and is situated on the North Coast of the beautiful Scottish Highlands; midway between Cape Wrath and John O'Groats, and also between the challenging golf links at Durness and Reay. Bird and wildlife watchers are also well catered for and need not travel far from Rhian to enjoy their hobby. Red, roe and muntjac deer, otters and pine-martens have also been spotted nearby. Other activities available in the area include horse riding on idyllic beaches, ceilidh dancing classes, swimming pool and leisure centre, island boat trips, photographic safaris, craft shops, Strathnaver Museum (Clan Mackay room) and historical walks to trace the Clearances.

Westray is one of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, with a population of around 550 people. Its main village is Pierowall, with a heritage centre, the ruined Lady Kirk and ferries to Papa Westray.

Kirkwall is the largest town and capital of the Orkney Islands, off the coast of northern mainland Scotland. The town is first mentioned in the Orkneyinga saga in the year 1046.