You can’t travel Scotland sitting in your hotel room. You have to get out and move. There’s a lot to visit in Scotland; eight major cities, 790 islands, attractions such as the Highlands, the Hebrides, the Isle of Skye, Perthshire, Orney, Shetland and Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom. Transporting Scotland means moving from place to place. There are four major means of travel.
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Transport in Scotland
11.04.2013, Author: highlanderFirst time in Scotland
31.05.2012, Author: highlanderIf you’re visiting Scotland, there are many things you must keep in mind. Scotland has a rich and strong culture, and its people are fiercely proud of it. It has a full tradition of festivals, art, and literature, and has produced some of the greatest writers and actors in history. Scotland has also produced some of the greatest scientists in the world, including the inventors of penicillin and television, as well as the creators of Dolly, the first cloned sheep in the world. Scotland is famous for kilts, bagpipes, Scotch whisky, haggis, porridge, shortbread, Aberdeen Angus beef, and the deep-fried Mars bar. That’s not what you have to remember, though…
Scottish Legends
1.08.2010, Author: highlander
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Whether you are planning an adventure to travel to Scotland or you are interested in studying the history of the country, you will be fascinated by the legends and lore of Scotland. When researching Scottish legends, the first thing that most people think of is the Loch Ness Monster or William Wallace but the history of Scotland has produced some of the more interesting legends that people are not aware of.
The history of Halloween can be traced back to Scotland where it began as a religious celebration of the end of summer, called Samhain. Samhain is a Druid festival that marked the time of the year when the days grew shorter and darkness started earlier.
The Shellycoat is condidered the Scottish boogeyman, Boobrie is a legendary water bird that haunts Scottish lakes, Fachan is a creature who dwells in the western highlands of Scotland, Red Cap is an evil creature who lives in a castle on Scotland’s border. Czytaj całość »
Kilt Rock – a good place for thinking
23.09.2009, Author: highlanderWere you ever looking for a good place for meditation, think everything through? In my opinion not every place is good for this – it’s great if it is peaceful, calm and beautiful in a way that is not disturbing.
I recommend one place: Kilt Rock on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Doesn’t it look amazing?
If you have any good experience with it please write it in your comments.
Beautiful and Amazing Scotland
31.07.2009, Author: highlanderWe sometimes forget how beautiful Scotland might be. One look on those beautiful landscapes, amazing castles and clear water and there is no doubt that Scotland is the most mystic and amazing place in the world. Look how amazing it is!
