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Dumfries and Galloway Wildlife Festival
The diverse terrain of the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland contains a wide variety of habitats that support an abundance of wildlife. The Dumfries and Galloway Wildlife Festival, which is set to take place from 21 March through to 13 April 2008, invites everyone to explore the natural beauty of the area by means of a host of events designed to educate and entertain the entire family.
An Unnerving Journey through Edinburgh Dungeon
Every country has a few legends, people and events that it would much rather sweep under the carpet than have on display. And most of these undesirable situations or best forgotten historical blunders often originate from primitive times, and periods of brutality and savage punishment. Those who have not come face to face with this past can explore the realms of the frightening history of Scotland by stepping through the doors of the Edinburgh Dungeon and taking a journey back in time.
StAnza Poetry Festival in St. Andrews
StAnza is an annual festival that is dedicated to celebrating poetry in all its many forms. While the focus of StAnza is primarily on Scotland, it aims to be international in its outlook. The charming town of St. Andrews is a prominent center for higher learning in Scotland and is home to the country’s oldest university. It therefore seems fitting that St. Andrews plays host to this popular poetry event. StAnza 2008 will be held from the 12th to the 16th of March at a number of superb venues in St. Andrews.
Edinburgh Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace
The 5th annual Edinburgh Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace is set to take place from the 1st to the 11th of March 2008. All of Scotland’s primary faiths have been invited to take part in the festival, which will focus on spiritual, educational, cultural and artistic expressions of international peace and understanding. The festival is a joint venture by the Edinburgh International Center for Spirituality and Peace (EICSP) and the Edinburgh Institute for Advanced Learning (EIAL), supported by numerous other organizations.
Highland Mysteryworld – Bringing Scottish Folklore to Life
As the thick mist quietly rolls in over the fields and cliffs of Glencoe, a strange atmosphere starts to fill the air, and the mysteries and legends of this historic location in Scotland seem to take on a life of their own. The magnificent mountains of the area, the fascinating gullies and the sheer size of the rock cliffs found in Glencoe, set the scene for remembering myths and stories such as the brutal massacre of the MacDonald family at the hand of the Campbells in 1692. All these intriguing mysteries can be explored and explained by the Glencoe Visitor Centre while the Highland Mysteryworld in nearby Fort William, will unlock the secrets to many folklores and superstitions left behind by previous generations.
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