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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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How to Wear a Tweed Jacket

16.03.2011, Author: highlander

The tweed jacket is a classic style for both men and women. This versatile garment can be worn with casual or dress ensembles, depending upon how it’s paired with other pieces.

For a lasting and practical addition to one’s wardrobe, a tweed jacket can be a very smart choice. Selecting a quality piece in a timeless style will allow for many options in when or how one enjoys this classic look.

Favored heavily by those who enjoy a traditional style, a tweed jacket is often considered a wardrobe basic.

A highly adaptable piece such as a tweed jacket is an essential in putting together a polished and refined style.

The gentle pattern really makes this a neutral piece in fashion terms, meaning it can be worn in a wide variety of ways. Paired with jeans and a casual shirt, the polished sophistication of tweed can lend an classy appeal to weekend wear. Czytaj całość »

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Let’s Talk Whisky!

14.05.2010, Author: highlander

Since the beginnings of Scotch Whisky a long time has passed and it evolved into what could easily be named queen of beverages. It is the best selling alcoholic drink in the world and not without reason. Since the first mention of whisky in 1494 (oddly enough, found in notes of Inland Revenue), distillers had the time needed to perfect brewing procedures.

Scotch Whisky

One of the things that are not common knowledge is that whisky is actually colourless in the beginning. It only gains its rich colour after either seasoning in sherry casks or adding caramel, that is supposedly not influencing the taste. While tasting of whisky, its age and the cask it’s been brewed in. You can know an aged whisky by thin trickles slowly making their way down the sides of the glass. Czytaj całość »

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