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
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
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
Great Walks just Outside Glasgow and Edinburgh
The great Scottish cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh are packed with culture, history and, if you need to unwind from the hustle and bustle of city life, interesting walks to discover. Edinburgh, the capital, on the east coast, has an enthralling mix of spires and artistic excitement. Over on the west coast, the City of Glasgow, has transformed itself from an industrial power-house to a hotbed of modern culture and style. Both cities have many great walks, within their historically rich quarters, and outwith, in the hinterlands, where time ticks by at a slower pace and where you can recover from … [Read more...] about Great Walks just Outside Glasgow and Edinburgh
Sailing Holidays on the Scottish Coast
Because of its rugged coastline, and its countless inlets, lochs, and windswept islands, many believe that the best way to see Scotland is from the water. Indeed, much that Scotland’s coastline has to offer is totally inaccessible by land. Conversely, the increasing popularity of Scotland for maritime holidays has led to an expansion and improvement of berthing facilities such as marinas and pontoons, meaning boating around the Scottish coast is now simpler than ever before. Skilled sailors can easily rent yachts or boats to navigate the shores of Scotland, while those without sailing … [Read more...] about Sailing Holidays on the Scottish Coast
The Highland Boundary Fault Line
At Garron Point, a little to the north of the town of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, a small band of yellowish rock juts out into cold waters of the North Sea: carbonated serpentine, a tough rock that millions of years ago when molten crystallised in a crack formed in the earth’s crust known as the Highland Boundary Fault Line. This is one of the few places in Scotland that you can physically see the geology of this most important of faults; but from the air or even space the division created by the fissure is striking; and its impact on Scottish history even more so. Around 430 million years … [Read more...] about The Highland Boundary Fault Line
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