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Haggis Hurling: An Unusual Sport
The Scottish sport of haggis hurling has a somewhat controversial history. While it is claimed to be a traditional Scottish sport with an ancient origin, the game as it is played today is ...
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Whisky Bars of Edinburgh
ScotlandWhisky and ten bars in Edinburgh have joined forces to promote a product that is a part of the culture and heritage of Scotland, namely whisky. The distillation of whisky, or Scotch ...
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Pay a Visit to the Fascinating Fetlar Interpretive Centre
The picturesque island of Fetlar is often referred to as the Garden of Shetland, as it is blanketed in breathtaking green fields and land, which is mostly used for farming. Other than being ...
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Explore the Black Watch Museum
Located in Balhousie Castle on the north side of Perth, Scotland, the Black Watch Museum presents an in depth history of Scotland’s oldest Highlands Regiment in a manner that is interesting ...
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Ski Mountaineering Through Scotland’s Landscapes
Ski mountaineering enthusiasts readily agree that this burgeoning sport is one of the best ways to view Scotland’s hills in winter, while avoiding the inevitable crowds on piste. Ski ...
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Dark Sky Scotland – Revealing the Wonders of Scotland’s Night Skies
Dubbed as the “Dark Sky Scotland” project, Scotland’s tourism authorities, along with more than 30 interested organizations, are busy with plans to create “dark-sky parks” as a way of ...
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Old Fordyce Church
The quaint village of Fordyce in north-east Scotland features one of the country’s most fascinating ancient ruined churches, offering insight into the history of the town and area. Referred ...
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Winterfest Glasgow 2008 – A Feast Of Exciting Entertainment
Glasgow is already one of Scotland’s biggest and busiest cities and every winter it gets even better. Each year thousands of people make their way to a number of carefully planned activities ...
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Verdant Works – A Fascinating Museum
Once upon a time, the city of Dundee, in Scotland, was known as one of the largest manufacturers of jute. Bustling with approximately seventy jute factories, the jute industry created ...