Articles Tagged 'Blair Castle'

Grab a Highland Pony and hit the trail with these great pony treks in Scotland! by Jocelyn Pierce Open moors, old castles, and perhaps even sea monsters are just a few of the things you can see while horseback riding in Scotland. Whether you’d like to take a leisurely trek through Cairng...

Pony Trek through Scotland's Highlands at Blair Castle by Darley Newman At Blair Castle in Blair Atholl, I took off with guides Vicki and Hamish on an all day ride in the rugged and romantic Highlands.  I rode Gorm, which means blue in Gaelic, an eleven-year-old Highland Pony. Gorm ...

In Scotland, pony trekking is a popular pastime for adults and children, and the rugged and romantic moors of Scotland's Highlands are best traversed on a strong Highland Ponies. At one of Scotland's oldest trekking centers, Blair Castle, I rode a stout pony named Gorm, which means ...