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Architectural Marvels on the Mackintosh Trail
Glasgow born Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) was a talented architect, designer and artist who achieved world-wide fame as one of the most creative figures of his time. Visitors to Glasgow in Scotland can make use of a one-day Mackintosh Trail ticket that will allow them unlimited travel for the day on SPT Subway and First bus services, as well as entrance to the many Mackintosh attractions that showcase his creative genius.
Spectacular Sounds of the Shetland Folk Festival
The 2008 Shetland Folk Festival, taking place from 1 to 4 May, will be celebrating 28 years of this prestigious event with performances by some of the very best International, British and Shetland musicians at venues throughout Scotland’s Shetland isles. The Festival Club in the Islesburgh Community Center in Lerwick will host both formal and informal concerts, as well as workshops throughout the festival.
Intricate Wonders of Rosslyn Chapel
The Collegiate Church of St. Matthew, more commonly known as Rosslyn Chapel, was founded in the mid-15th century by the last St. Clair Prince of Orkney, Sir William St. Clair. The foundation stone for Rosslyn Chapel was laid on 21st September 1446 – St. Matthew’s Day. The chapel, with its intricate decorative carvings, is considered to be an architectural masterpiece.
Discover the Wonderful World of Science in Dundee
Science is a subject that is considered by many pupils to be a difficult subject. Fortunately for the children of Dundee, in Scotland, science has come to them in the form of the Sensation Science Centre, creating an interactive learning environment that not only educates adults and pupils, but thrills, excites and entertains. Visitors to the Sensation Science Centre in Dundee will be amazed at the imaginative and creative ways that the centre has thought of to teach science to pupils, while having fun.
Ancient Treasures of Kilmartin Glen
Situated about 25 miles south of Oban in Argyll, surrounding the village of Kilmartin, the historic site of Kilmartin Glen contains one of Scotland’s most significant concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze remains. It is believed that this area was occupied as far back as the Mesolithic Age (6,000 to 4,000 BC). With more than 350 ancient monuments in the area, there is certainly plenty of evidence of human occupation through the ages and discovering the archaeological treasures of Kilmartin Glen can be a fascinating experience.
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