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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

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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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Scottish Wildlife (and more)

3.11.2011, Author: highlander

Scotland is beautiful country full of wild animals. Every season offers you unique possibility to enjoy local wildlife. In whole Scotland there are over 120 reserves. They cover area of more than 20,000 hectares. You can see some exciting species here. Below we present some of them.

Badger

Badger

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Badgers can be found mostly in the Lowlands. Although not big, this animal can be rather fierce. Their distinctive feature is unusual black and white pattern on their heads. Badgers make a lot of funny noises. You can see them in spring and summer. Czytaj całość »

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Halloween in Scotland – Where Everything Started

21.10.2011, Author: highlander

Trick or treat? Yes, Halloween is coming. Time of ghosts and monsters, especially loved by children. Probably most of you think that Halloween originated from US. Well, you couldn’t be more wrong.

Halloween Pumpkin

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Scotland’s Most Famous Festivals

4.10.2011, Author: highlander

While spending your holidays in Scotland, one day you may think that beautiful sights and landmarks aren’t enough. How to spend your time? What about taking part in one of Scotland’s best festivals? Below we gathered some interesting suggestions.

Festivals in Scotland

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Edinburgh International Festival

It was organized for the first time in 1947. During three weeks of Edinburgh International Festival held in each summer in Scotland’s capital you can enjoy lots of fascinating events. There are unique performances, thrilling theatre shows, operas and so on.

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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

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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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