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The Lewis Chessmen of Scotland are Masterpieces of Craftsmanship.
The Lewis chessmen have always aroused the curiosity of visitors to the Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Eleven pieces rather uniquely carved out of walrus ivory and whales' teeth, they are a part of the cache found on the Isle of Lewis, and Outer Hebrides of northwest Scotland There are 82 more in the British Museum in London and many Scotsmen would love to have them back in Scotland.
Planning a Golf Vacation in Scotland is Simple!
Scotland has a remarkable number of outstanding golf courses of many different styles. Troon, Glen Eagles, Turnberry, Muirfield, Loch Lomond, Carnoustie and, of course, the Old Course at St. Andrews are the ones most golfers dream about. The more famous golf courses in Scotland where international competitions like the British Open and the Ryder Cup are played are naturally expensive and difficult to get a chance to play at, but there are so many other remarkable courses too.
St Andrews in Scotland - a Complete Vacation Destination
Whatever is the attraction for a traveler to Scotland, St Andrews has it all. This lovely old city has the brightest and driest weather in the country and has always attracted visitors over the centuries. It gets its name from the fact that the relics of the disciple St Andrew were brought here from Constantinople in the 8th century. Castles, golf, museums, university and fishing are all at hand here.
Sir Walter Scott's Trossachs in Scotland is well worth a visit
A must-see on the list of most tourists to Scotland is the Trossachs, thanks to the works of Sir Walter Scott and others. Conveniently located from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, just an hour away from both of them, it actually is a good place to be based while visiting Scotland. You can visit most parts of Scotland from the Trossachs National Park during the day and return by dusk.
Scotland: Bagpipes, A National Symbol
The bagpipe is the national instrument of Scotland and is best represented in the music of the Scottish Highlands. Many, who hear the bagpipe played, think of Scotland as the origin of the unique instrument. Although, some of the best music of this type can be traced to Scotland, the instrument has been documented throughout most of ancient history.
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