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Archives for September 2017

10 Must See Coastal Areas and Beaches in Scotland

September 26, 2017 By Ron 2 Comments

Scotland is a country with many amazing attractions and sights and it has a culture that is full of Anglo-Saxon history and tradition. Recognized as a place that can cater to the interests and needs of any type of traveler, a trip to Scotland is a must for anyone and every visitor can find something interesting and exciting to do in Scotland. If you search the internet for Things to do in Scotland you'll find out that it's full of articles titled "Top 10 Places in Scotland" and "Best places to Visit in Scotland" and most of them share the same places to go to and things to do. Not a bad thing … [Read more...] about 10 Must See Coastal Areas and Beaches in Scotland

Viking Scotland – The Earls of Orkney

September 10, 2017 By Greg Murray 1 Comment

Viking Scotland Part Three - The Earls of Orkney In late 1263 the Norwegian king, Haakon Haakonarsson, and his storm-damaged fleet limped into the sheltered waters of the Orkney Islands: the old man was ailing, and with him the dreams of a Viking empire. Vikings of the Hebridean Islands Earlier in the year Haakon had left Norway and crossed the ocean to stamp his authority over the Hebridean Islands, west of Scotland; which had been assailed and claimed by the Scottish king, Alexander III in 1262. For decades, the Scots had tried to buy the islands from the Norwegians, and time and … [Read more...] about Viking Scotland – The Earls of Orkney

Viking Scotland – The Hebrides

September 10, 2017 By Greg Murray 1 Comment

Viking Scotland - Part Two: The King of the Isles It was the summer of 1158, and two rival navies faced each other across the Sea of the Hebrides; one led by Godred, King of Man, the other by his brother-in-law the upstart Somerled, Lord of Argyll. It was yet another clash between warlords in this most contentious of arenas where Gaelic Scotland met Viking empire; but the outcome of this battle would alter the balance irrevocably. For nearly 400 years Norwegian Vikings had first raided and then settled the Irish Sea, Hebrides and the Northern Isles, establishing a substantial territorial … [Read more...] about Viking Scotland – The Hebrides

Viking Scotland

September 10, 2017 By Greg Murray Leave a Comment

Viking Scotland - Part One: The Rise of the Norse “In this year fierce, foreboding omens came over the land of Northumbria. There were excessive whirlwinds, lightening storms and fiery dragons were seen flying in the sky. These signs were followed by great famine, and on the 8th of June the ravaging of heathen men destroyed God’s church at Lindisfarne” Lindisfarne, the Holy Island The year was 793. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne lies of the northeast coast of modern England, but in the 8th century it was part of the Kingdom of Northumbria, a territory that stretched from Yorkshire to … [Read more...] about Viking Scotland

Glasgow’s Hidden Gems

September 9, 2017 By Greg Murray Leave a Comment

Glasgow Hidden Gems The welcoming city of Glasgow has a great number of tourist attractions and we can imagine that some will be looking for something a little different to do on their stay. Though there are many popular and fantastic eateries, attractions and entertainment venues, sometimes it pays to try something a little different. Here we’ve got some of the best kept secrets of the city in each category. For Food and Drink There are hundreds of places to get your fill in Glasgow but for something different try one of our choices. The Hidden Lane Café Doubling up as a … [Read more...] about Glasgow’s Hidden Gems

Top Five Films Starring Edinburgh

September 8, 2017 By Greg Murray Leave a Comment

Edinburgh on film has a long and rich history. With many famous Edinburgh accommodation venues and recognisable sites being used in films it’s a city many visit to enjoy the same walks as their favourite stars. There are plenty of films that make Edinburgh a leading star and here are our top five. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is a novella by Muriel Spark and by 1969 is was turned into a hugely influential film. It grew in fame and interest when leading lady, Maggie Smith, starring as Miss Jean Brodie herself, won the Oscar for Best Actress. The film was … [Read more...] about Top Five Films Starring Edinburgh

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