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Edinburgh Festivals in 2019

January 19, 2019 By Ron Leave a Comment

A visit to Scotland is not complete without visiting one of Scotland's beautiful cities. Whether it's Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Inverness or Edinburgh, they all have their own special appeal. And they each have their own festivals and other tourist attractions. If you're visiting Edinburgh you might want to read on as there are some great festivals planned for 2019. If you're not visiting Edinburgh you might want to check our Events Page for an overview of the major festivals Scotland wide. Below is an overview of some of the most important Edinburgh festivals in … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Festivals in 2019

Dundee is Scotland Coolest City

June 5, 2018 By Ron Leave a Comment

I bet you didn't see this one coming right? Don't be mistaken though, Dundee is going from strength to strength and now Lonely Planet has named Dundee as one of their Best in Europe for 2018. And it's not just Lonely Planet who point point out Dundee as the Go To City for 2018. Prestigious publications like The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Bloomberg and the Guardian all citing the city in their 2018 travel itineraries. Famed for its continual reinvention, particularly after the decline of traditional industries such as whaling, shipbuilding and jute manufacturing, the city has transformed into a … [Read more...] about Dundee is Scotland Coolest City

Glasgow Subway Closed in July

July 1, 2016 By Ron Leave a Comment

For those of you planning to visit Glasgow in July this year please be advised that the Glasgow Subway will be shut down entirely from the 2nd of July onwards. The Subway, or "Clockwork Orange" as it is sometimes referred to, will reopen on the 1st of august 2016. The Glasgow Subway was finished in 1896 and the first passengers were welcomed on the 14th of December 1896. It's the third-oldest underground metro system in the world and the only one in the UK which operates completely underground. The Glasgow Subway is currently undergoing a £288m modernisation plan to upgrade or replace … [Read more...] about Glasgow Subway Closed in July

People Make Glasgow a Great City

October 18, 2015 By Ron Leave a Comment

It could perhaps be interesting to compare the Scottish cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow but when you've visited them both you know it doesn't make real sense, they are a world apart and that's why you should visit them both to find out for yourself. But If you really want to bring it to the point I think it's safe to say that Edinburgh is more of a Tourist City and Glasgow a People's City. Let me explain. Edinburgh is a stunning city, probably one of the prettiest in Europe, with Edinburgh Castle proudly situated at the top of the Royal Mile and the seat of the Scottish Parliament and … [Read more...] about People Make Glasgow a Great City

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