Friday, June 19th, 2009
Edinburgh, against the appearance, is not the biggest city of Scotland. But it’s still its capital. Although Glasgow is the biggest Scottish town it’s typical industrial town, that’s why it wouldn’t be a best place to represent Scotland on the world.
Edinburgh has become a capital of Scotland in 1437 year, and since 1999 it is also a base of Scottish Parliament. Due to its closeness to England Edinburgh was during hundreds of years attacked by English army. Scottish people who wanted to feel safer had built defensive walls. They were functioning till XVIII-century when Scotland united with England as a supreme country. Political life has stopped, London was major town those days. But cultural life was in its best.
In late XVIII-century town was divided into two parts – old and new. Those part were splitt by Princess Street Gardens. In XIX century the old town was devastated by a huge fire. Nowadays its a heart of medieval part of Edinburgh where most important monuments of Scotland are situated like in example Holyrood Palace, St Giles Cathedral and John Knox’s house. The main street of this part of Edinburgh is Royal Mile that connects Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. It’s a main point of tourists trips. (more…)
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Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
Can there be anything more evocative than staying in a luxury hotel set amid the annals of history? Combine your stay in Scotland with accommodation in one of the many luxury castles or manors.
Dalhousie Castle, just a half hour from the centre of Edinburgh, is a thirteenth century fortress which played a strategic role in the protection of the surrounding land. It is ironic that it now welcomes guests from afar to relax in its authentic rooms furnished with Scottish woods and tartans. Of the 36 rooms there are fifteen historically themed with period furniture to enjoy. This, combined with every modern luxury, makes for a comfortable stay with a twist.
For a gourmet dinner of local venison, salmon or grouse descend to The Dungeon. With its vaulted ceilings, worn stone stairway and roughly hewn stone walls, it is hard to imagine that it was once used for more sinister purposes. For a lighter meal visit the Orangery with its wonderful views of the lazy River Esk. Whether you enjoy the falconry displays in the extensive grounds or have a hydrotherapy session in the Spa you will always find something different to do at Dalhousie Castle. (more…)
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Nestled beneath the Campsie Fells, amongst picturesque hills and villageshotels in Scotland are a tranquil getaway from the bustle of Glasgow. Set in the picturesque parish of Strathblane, these elegant country house hotels provides old world charm with modern comforts.
Traditional values are central to hospitality at country house hotel in Scotland. The staffs are dedicated to provide guest with a homely, attentive and relaxed environment. Each room is distinctive, with comfort and style being the hallmark. The hotels in Scotland provides three types of rooms, premier rooms, double rooms and twin rooms, all equipped for business needs with a digital internet connection. The premier rooms have a separate living area apart from the bedroom and offer an enchanting view. (more…)
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Travelling to Scotland in 2009? Why not take a trip to Glasgow? The largest city in Scotland, the greater Glasgow conurbation has a population of over 2 million people, with 620,000 living in the city area.
When it comes to top attractions, Glasgow certainly isn’t lacking. From museums and culture to famous landmarks, the city has it all.
Tourist Attractions
The Tall Ship – take a trip to Glasgow Harbour and visit the Glenlee Ship, a true testament to Glasgow’s rich shipbuilding heritage.
The Lighthouse – The Lighthouse is a stunning centre of six floors where you can learn about the architecture and design of Glasgow through fantastic exhibitions. Entry is free on Saturdays! (more…)
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Monday, January 26th, 2009
Scotland is fast becoming one of the key places for producing musical talent. Not only is it shown in the new up and coming musical talent but through the history of this cosmopolitan country. There has always been a dedication to music with many music venues and festivals all taking place in this buzzing and growing place.
New talents that have emerged over the past few years are bands like Biffy Clyro, Texas, Travis, The Fratellis, Franz Ferdinand, that have all seen worldwide fame.
There are many acoustic artists like Amy Macdonald, Leon Jaskson, and even in her twenty odd years of recording, Annie Lenox is still as popular as ever with her music being recognisable in nearly every country. Amy Macdonald is a young female artist that is renowned for her acoustic guitar gigs that have burst onto the musical scene in the past year. In Scotland, there is a free reign to experiment and play with music with the people being open minded and receptive to new sounds. With all of this talent coming out of Scotland, it is no wonder that it is now being recognised as one of the front runners for new music that is able to capture the attention and heart of the nation. (more…)
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