BFS → EDI

Antrim Plateau

Rising ground north of Belfast featuring the distinct peak of Slemish Mountain where St. Patrick is said to have tended sheep.

Isle of Arran

Dramatic silhouettes of the 'Goat Fell' and the northern granite mountains of Arran visible across the Firth of Clyde.

Firth of Clyde

A wide expanse of water dotted with ferries and sailing vessels connecting the mainland to the Inner Hebrides.

Forth Bridges

If landing from the east, you get a world-class view of the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge alongside the Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing.

Stirling and the Ochils

On a clear day, the distant Wallace Monument and the rolling green slopes of the Ochil Hills mark the start of the Highlands.

Lough Neagh

Immediately visible after takeoff from BFS, this is the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles.

Ailsa Craig

A volcanic plug rising sharply from the sea in the outer Firth of Clyde, famous for its gannet colony and curling stones.

Southern Uplands

The rugged, sparsely populated hills of Dumfries and Galloway, characterized by deep valleys and wind farms.

Pentland Hills

The final landmark before touchdown, these regional peaks offer a scenic green backdrop just south of Edinburgh city.

Belfast Lough

Views of the industrial shipyards and the historic Harland & Wolff cranes as you climb out of Northern Ireland.