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What to buy in Scotland?

20.11.2011, Author: highlander

Having holidays of your life in Scotland? That’s just great! Probably you’d like to share your enthusiasm with your friends and family and buy them something connected with Scotland. Maybe you’d like to pick some souvenirs for yourself? It is the moment, in which interesting issue appears: what things would remind you of Scotland? What are traditional Scottish souvenirs?

Souvenir Shop in Scotland

[Hector Garcia]

Some would say best souvenir from Scotland would be whisky. If not whisky, what about Scottish food? Yes, it sounds a little bit revolutionary, but why not? So if you’d like to surprise someone buy some Scottish food. Czytaj całość »

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Magnificent Castles – Must See in Scotland

19.09.2011, Author: highlander

Scotland is full of castles. Some of them are old, some are young, big or small – every one of them deserves attention. While staying in Scotland, one definitely shouldn’t miss any opportunity to visit some of local magnificent fortresses. Below I’d like to present few of most beautiful Scottish castles.

Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle

[Jon Mountjoy]

This castle is widely recognized all over the world. First castle was built on this site in 13th century. After that it was rebuilt few times. Situated on the route to the Isle of Sky it can be easily reached by tourists. Destroyed partially in 18th century, the castle remained ruined for over 200 years. In 1911 Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap started its restoration. Nowadays it looks stunningly beautiful. Czytaj całość »

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Best picnic spots in Scotland

5.07.2011, Author: highlander

Summer is the best time for picnic, and Scotland is widely known as best country for picnics. So pack up, take your family and friends and search for a perfect spot.

Picnic time

[Crystl]

Real British summer without eating outdoors, playing games and having fun? By no means it can’t be called “British”! Now that you decided to go on a picnic, there is only one problem: where to go? Below some brilliant ideas for picnic spots in Scotland, where you can spread your blanket and enjoy picturesque views. Czytaj całość »

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Whisky tour of Scotland

26.03.2011, Author: highlander

When one thinks „Scotland”, one thinks „whisky” as well – there’s no doubt about it! This amber liquid is strictly connected with Scots. Its tart taste makes impression like whisky is a real man’s drink. Well, without difficulties we could find also women charmed by its flavour. Why not take a tour and get to know Scotland’s best distilleries?

Whisky Collection

Let’s start our journey from the Highlands. It is there where most distilleries can be found. Homeland to courageous highlanders known from “Braveheart” this region is also the place where best scotch whisky is made. For example, if you’re staying in Glasgow only 15 miles separate you from Glengoyne Distillery. Production of whisky started here over 200 years ago. To the north you can find Dewar’s World of Whisky and Distillery at Aberfeldy. Czytaj całość »

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Kilt Associated Attractions to See in Scotland

25.02.2011, Author: highlander

There are many topics one can breach in their travels. When you go to Scotland, one of them surely would be the Scotland’s National Dress. There are quite a few places you can visit connected to it – from sheep husbandry to hundred years old tailor shops. Here you can find a few of the kilt-associated attractions you might be interested in.

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