Swimming spot: Loch an Eilein, Cairngorms

With its fairytale castle, mountain scenery and ancient Caledonian pine forest, Loch an Eilein is the quintessential Highland swimming location. Alice Goodridge, author of Swimming Wild in Scotland, is your guide.

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