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Arthur's Seat Edinburgh
48 Reviews If it's a nice day you might want to walk up to the top of Arthur's Seat (which I did on a previous visit two and a half years ago) to get some nice views of the city and the surrounding...
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George Square Glasgow
40 Reviews The City Chambers were designed by William Young in 1880, and was one of the 19th centureies finest public buildings. It took seven years to build and craftsmen were brought from Italy and France to...
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Castle Edinburgh
314 Reviews From the roof of the Museum of Scotland you can get some views out over the city, for instance of Edinburgh Castle, as shown here. For some more views, please see my Views of Edinburgh travelogue.
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Necropolis Glasgow
17 Reviews Now I'm not really one for walking around graveyards but this place I had read about and was supposed to be worth a look at. I wasn't disappointed. A beautiful place to be buried in amongst the rich...
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Royal Mile Edinburgh
128 Reviews Facing St Giles cathedral in the Royal Mile, there's a statue identified as "Duke of Buccleugh" that, for me, meant... no one. Trying to identify him, I read that he was Walter... something... Scott,...
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People's Palace Glasgow
17 Reviews The story of Glasgow and its impact on the world from 1750 to the present day.People Palace is a materpiece of modern architecture.In the heart of Glasgow's oldest park "Glasgow Green" is this...
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Calton Hill Edinburgh
58 Reviews Calton Hill (NOT Carlton) is one of Edinburgh's main hills, set right in the city centre. Rising to 108m (355 feet) to the east end of Princes Street, Calton Hill is not the highest of the city's...
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Glasgow Cathedral Glasgow
31 Reviews In my research prior to going to Glasgow, I read that this was one of the few medieval churches to survive pretty much intact from the Scottish Reformation. My thought was that the church saw the...
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Holyrood Edinburgh
71 Reviews If the Queen doesn't happen to be in town and there are no demonstrations in the works, you might well be able to take a tour of this palace, which is at the lower end of the Royal Mile. This palace...
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Kelvingrove Glasgow
32 Reviews If someone had asked me what is the most visited museum in the UK outside of London, I would never have guessed it is in Glasgow, but it is the Kelvingrove. It is a very impressive building of red...
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Scott Monument Edinburgh
70 Reviews On Princes Street in the center of Edinburgh there is a tall (200 feet 6 inches = 61.1 meters) monument to the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832). Scott was the author of numerous books...
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Byres Rd/West End Glasgow
14 Reviews There is plenty things you can do at Byres Road. I discribe Byres Road as Small Happening Shopping Area. In the weekend you can just drop by at Hillhead Library that situated along Byres Road. After...
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Tours Edinburgh
63 Reviews * * * TIP UNDER CONSTRUCTION * * * On this, my second visit to Edinburgh, I really looked forward to finally seeing the famous underground city. For our group of 6 adults, I booked with Mercat...
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River Clyde Glasgow
14 Reviews Makes the liffey look like a wee burn this river ,mother of 90% of all the worlds metal ships in 1900 ,is a historical maritime live story. We took the cruise from under central station to the...
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Greyfriars Edinburgh
31 Reviews Greyfriar's Bobby was a little dog, who until this day has remained the symbol for utmost loyalty in Edinburgh. This faithful Skye Terrier mourned his master for 14 years and has become a much-loved...
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Tours Glasgow
11 Reviews Take the double decker city sightseeing bus. It is well worth it and an excellent way to get grounded. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours and you can hop on and off the bus at your liesure. You can...
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National Museum and Gallery of Scotland Edinburgh
44 Reviews As the name suggests, the country's national museum. It is located in a modern purpose built building on 7 levels (top one just being a roof terrace). Entry is free. Donations are welcomed (as...
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Museums Glasgow
13 Reviews This is one of the most original museums I've been to! I chose to go there to admire the architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who designed the school between 1903-1906; but the museum is much...
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Old Town Edinburgh
34 Reviews Under the City Chambers on the Royal Mile are hidden streets where people lived and worked for centuries. When the Royal Exchange (now the City Chambers) was constructed in 1753, the top floors of the...
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The Barras Glasgow
8 Reviews Held every Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, the Barras Market is a gigantic outdoor and indoor flea market. It's best to get here early in the morning before it gets crowded. You can get...
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Princes Street Edinburgh
57 Reviews Maybe a unique feature of the city? The gardens extend almost the whole length of one side of the city's main street. They separate the new town from the old. The area was a loch originally and was...
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Shopping Glasgow
20 Reviews Anyone who knows me well, knows that one of my favourite pastimes is shopping! And Glasgow really is a great place to shop. Its second only to London in the UK for shopping. The main shopping streets...
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St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh
43 Reviews Edinburgh can often be gray and rainy, but there are numerous interesting things to do and see even on wet days: we visited the cathedral on such a day and were quite intrigued by its interiors and...
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Glasgow University Glasgow
19 Reviews The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451, by Bishop Turnbull. The names on the gate are of notable alumni over the years and include Lord Kelvin, Joseph Lister and Adam Smith. The second photo...
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Eating and Drinking Edinburgh
26 Reviews Food in Edinburgh... hmmm... well, I suppose to the local Scots and Perhaps even the English the selection is fabulous and the prices are fine. To anyone from farther away they likely will find an...
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St Andrews Golf Course is probably the most famous course in the world. The new course (Par 72) is set aside the original course where golf was first played around 1400AD. The new course (Par 71) opened in 1895.
Inverness is an excellent area for touring with its suspension bridges across the River Ness and old stone buildings. It is the start of what is said to be the most beautiful and scenic trips in the whole of Europe. Apparently known for its floral displays, Inverness won the 1996 aware for Best Large town in the Bloom of Britain competition. There are good road, rail and air connections to Inverness. Inverness Castle was built on a low cliff and on the site of an previous castle in 1835. The cathedral sits on the opposite bank overlooking the River Ness facing the castle. It is believed that the castle played a part in the story of Macbeth. Today the castle takes on a different role and houses the Sherriff’s Court.
Dunstaffnage Castle is located 5 miles north of Oban and was the original Kingdom of the Scots. Built upon an immense rock , the shape of the wall was altered to accommodate the odd shape. The castle was a MacDougall fortress until 1309 when Robert the Bruce seized it in the name of the crown and appointed the Campbell clan as its innate keepers. The castle is now looked after by Historic Scotland who is responsible for more than 30 historic properties. There is said that there is a ghost that haunts the castle wearing in a green dress.
Something to definately do is head up to the Isle of Skye and hire a car for 1 or 2 days and drive around the Isle. Get a map and info from the local car hire place and talk to some locals about the places to see. These should definately include ''the Fairy Glen'', and a trip to the northern ruins of an old castle.
The most beautiful part of Scotland ... a magnificent rugged landscape. Ideal for hiking - try to spend a few days here to explore the best paths. Keep in mind that the weather here changes about every 5 minutes, and dress accordingly. There also is a small local castle with interesting interior.
Plockton is a small fishing village near the Isle of Skye with a unique feature: The harbour marina has palm trees due to the effects of the warm gulf stream. An excellent restaurant in a former train station with the best Haggis money can buy and the famous "heather ale". A good place to explore Skye and the Eilean Donean Castle.
If you are in Scotland in summer you are not far from a games venue. A tourist information centre should be able to provide you with information of games nearby where you are. Last weekend was Callander Games and a great day it was too. From the centre of Callander a special free bus will take you out to the venue, which can be walked if you feel inclined. The bus runs all day carrying people back and to the games. Various competitions are held at the games including the famous tossing of the caber, throwing the hammer etc. Pipers will play in competion, as will the highland dancers. And local stalls of interest will serve to entertain and sell you thier wares.
That park is nearly 5 km long, with wonderful and old Rhododendron species, two little lakes, big trees and many other rare flowers. It is free of payment. You can stroll how long time you want do. Be sure it´s an special walk and never you seen such great Rhodo bushes, better to say trees. Most blooms of Rhodo have a size of a children´s head. All colours are there. What an impressive blooming!Tipp: go in May; flowerage!
Obligation for visitors, it´s one of most important part of Scottish history. You should read something about that battle and whole history of Scots before you visit that battlefield. Then you will understand the significance. Go with open heart and that knowledge across the field.Battlefield is located in the northeast part of Drumossie Moor. There was the last battle for independence, 1746, Apr.16th. Jacobite want restoring the exiled Stuart dynasty to the throne of Britain. The army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart was defeated by Government forces led by the Duke of Cumberland. In less than an hour it was over. The brutal drustic measures after the battle were been the end of freedom and culture of the Highland people. The events of that day remain deep and significant in the national psyche of the Scottish people.
You first see a film documentary of the history of Urquhart Castly, and then you experience the stunning scenery and setting of the castle, and the beauty of the ruins, perched on the banks of Loch Ness! A photographer's dream!! Really romantic!
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
5 Reviews and 765 Opinions Two men wearing kilts (or trews) welcome you at the door and an open fire welcomes you in the lobby,...
Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens Glasgow
1 Review and 349 Opinions One Devonshire Gardens is a class of its own.Fabulous rooms with four poster beds,tubs you could...
Skene House Rosemont Hotel Aberdeen
1 Review and 246 Opinions Skene House Apartments was so nice, an impressive layout , nice bedrooms !, Fantastic and modernised...
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