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Scottish Snowdrop Festival 2008
The name is quite deceiving to those who are not familiar with Scotland or the Scottish Snowdrop Festival. It is a flower festival, set amidst magical winter scenes and breathtaking snow ...
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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. ...
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Highland Fling – by Joan Jaffe (Part Two)
The charm of hiking in the Highlands is the other side of the difficulty: that is, the mostly trackless walks, the obscure destinations only intimated by vague directions, the signless ...
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The Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition
If you are looking for something truly different to do the next time you visit Scotland, look no further than the Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition. This great annual competition ...
What to See
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Churches
Elgin Cathedral: Magnificent Architecture of Medieval Times As you walk the grounds of the Elgin Cathedral, the first thought that comes to mind is the intricate detail that was achieved over 700 years ago in this enchanted land. Located in the town of Elgin, in the Scottish council area of Moray, this cathedral is a reminder of the diligence of those who built houses of worship without ...
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Kilmarnock Golf Club
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club is part of the rich pickings for golfers along the west coast of Scotland. It is located on the outskirts of Troon and was founded in 1887 as a full fledged eighteen-hole course. It has offered the golfer an outstanding links course for over an hundred years. Recently the club has increased the challenge with the addition of nine more holes. The golf courses ...
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Fringe is an extremely popular aspect of the Edinburgh International Festival with over 1.25 million tickets being sold every year. Founded on the principle of 'open-access for all performers' you will find that almost anything goes here and you will always find something of interest to you.
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Glen Nant National Nature Reserve
Glen Nant National Nature Reserve (Glen Nant NNR) is a renowned Scottish oakwood with a fascinating history and many interesting creatures. It is well known for the woodants that call it home as well as for playing a role in the history of iron-making in Scotland. The Scottish Natural Heritage organization and Forestry Commission have jurisdiction over Glen Nant National Nature Reserve, ...
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Rothesay
Rothesay is the main town on the Isle of Bute, located on the eastern side of the Isle. The town is built around one of the main attractions that makes Rothesay a popular destination in Scotland - the Rothesay Castle. A ferry service from Wemyss Bay can safely transport you to a town that is filled with historical sights and relaxing activities.
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Kirkwall
Kirkwall Castle does not exist; but in the fourteenth century it did stand at the present junction between Albert Street, Castle Street and Broad Street. All one can see today is a commemorative plaque on a building on Castle Street in the lovely city of Kirkland on Orkney, Scotland. In the 13th century the islands were ruled by Norse kings and Henry Sinclair, (or St. Clair) a well known ...
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Cycling
The breathtaking rural scenery, clean air and wide open spaces are what make Scotland ideal for cycling. Over the years cycling vacations have grown in popularity, with vast numbers of visitors to the country making a point of spending at least a few hours exploring the landscape on a bicycle.
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Smith Art Gallery & Museum
The Stirling Smith Museum and Art Gallery contains important historical collections that were inherited from collector and painter Thomas Stuart Smith who died in 1869. John Lessels designed the gallery building, which was built on the same grounds as the Stirling Castle and today there is an exhibition dedicated to the Stirling Story.