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Scotland blog Your Scotland Travel Blog 2008-05-14T13:45:00+01:00 DotClear daily 1 2008-05-14T13:45:00+01:00 Don’t Miss Big Tent 2008 2008-05-14T13:45:00+01:00 2008-05-14T13:45:00+01:00 http://www.scotland.com/blog/dont-miss-big-tent-2008 Editor Features

Scotland is known as a country that is filled with history, culture, noteworthy sights, and breathtaking attractions and is home to many entertaining festivals. One of these foot tapping and energetic festivals is the Big Tent. Not only is this event an opportunity for festival goers to relax and enjoy some of their favorite musicians, but it highlights the importance of conservation, the significance of environmental protection, and the small steps that can be taken at home to bring awareness and attention to issues that concern everyone on the planet.

Situated in Glasgow, Hampden Park is Scotland’s National Stadium. Primarily used as a football stadium, Hampden is home to the Scottish national football team and the Queen’s Park Football Club. The stadium also serves as a venue for music concerts and other major sporting events. A Family Outing to Cream o’Galloway 2008-05-07T14:06:13+01:00 2008-05-07T14:06:13+01:00 http://www.scotland.com/blog/a-family-outing-to-cream-ogalloway Editor Features

Cream o’Galloway organic ice-cream, frozen yogurt and frozen smoothies are found in retail outlets throughout the United Kingdom. If you have enjoyed their products, why not visit them and see how the products are made? The Cream o’Galloway Dairy Company, which is situated on Rainton Farm in Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland, is open to visitors from 10 am daily from 15 March to 2 November 2008 – and they have plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained, whatever the weather.

The 7Stanes in Scotland are known as the most spectacular mountain biking destinations in the world. These are amongst the most splendid nature-related attractions in the country, and both local and international mountain biking enthusiasts travel to the 7Stanes in their thousands each year. Diverse landscapes await bikers on each trail, with varied terrain and difficulty levels, and the breathtaking valleys, magnificent views and spectacular forests make bikers forget about the burning muscles and technically challenging routes.

Every year thousands of fans gather on the backs of the renowned Loch Ness in Scotland to enjoy the sights and sounds of the RockNess festival. This year will certainly be no different as people get ready to enjoy the best RockNess festival yet! Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour 2008-04-28T10:51:40+01:00 2008-04-28T10:51:40+01:00 http://www.scotland.com/blog/edinburgh-literary-pub-tour Editor Features

The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour is most certainly an educational tour with a difference. It takes visitors on a fascinating journey through Edinburgh, not only discussing the vibrant personalities that once roamed the streets, but also visiting the favorite drinking establishments that the famous writers and poets of Scotland frequented. As Edinburgh is known for its age old pubs and the fact that it has more pubs in a square mile radius than any other city in Europe, it is no surprise that there is a tour that combines literary genius with a cold one.

The quaint village of Helmsdale, Scotland, has a fascinating history. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque harbor, it boasts the best salmon fishing rivers and tranquil surroundings. Known for is magnificent and unique attractions and activities, such as the Land League Cairn, the Helmsdale Ice House, fossil collecting, fishing and panning for gold, there is one that stands out, the Timespan in Helmsdale. Here, visitors will find a fusion of history, tales of the present and glimpses into the future.

Hidden beneath an ordinary looking stone-clad, red tiled-roof farmhouse, about three miles north of the picturesque village of Anstruther, is Scotland’s Secret Bunker. Concealed behind a screen of trees and barbed wire fences, Troywood was the site that for more than forty years after the conclusion of World War II served as one of the most sensitive and secret national security installations in Scotland. Today Troywood is one of the most noteworthy and unusual attractions that East Fife has to offer.

Located in the western portion of the beautiful Angus region of Scotland, the five Glens of Angus – Glenisla, Glen Prosen, Glen Clova, Glen Lethnot and Glen Esk – stretch from east in the lowlands up toward the high mountains in the west, which form the southern edge of the Cairngorms National Park. Using the market town of Kirriemuir as a base, this captivating area is the venue of the 6th annual Angus Glens Walking Festival, and all are welcome to enjoy the experience of exploring its natural treasures from 29 May to 1 June 2008.

Land yachting, also known as land sailing, blokarting and x-sailing, is becoming increasingly popular in Scotland, a country that is known to offer a variety of extreme sports to adventurers. Considered by many to be the ultimate speed thrill without an engine, land yachting has the added benefit of being eco-friendly.