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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

Winter Events and Festivals in Scotland

November 21, 2018 By Ron Leave a Comment

Winter is as good a time as any to Visit Scotland. You might not get the endless long days of spring and summer but it's just as beautiful and heartwarming. And there is an advantage of visiting Scotland in the winter, accommodations are usually cheaper, there is lots going on in the cities and towns around Christmas and Hogmanay and it's generally a great time to be here. When the weather is cold and wet there is warmth and cosiness to be found inside and often winter presents itself from its good side with crisp frosty days, some snow and fabulous light if you're a photographer. You might … [Read more...] about Winter Events and Festivals in Scotland

Outlaw King Trailer and Movie Locations

November 12, 2018 By Ron Leave a Comment

Outlaw King is the untold, true story of Robert The Bruce who transformed from defeated nobleman, to reluctant King, to outlaw hero over the course of an extraordinary year. Forced into battle in order to save his family, his people and his country from the oppressive English occupation of medieval Scotland, Robert seizes the Scottish crown and rallies a ragtag group of men to face off against the wrath of the world's strongest army lead by the ferocious King Edward 1 and his volatile son, the Prince of Wales.Outlaw King is the biggest film made on "Scottish turf “and is regarded a "love … [Read more...] about Outlaw King Trailer and Movie Locations

Discovering Distilleries with Tall Ship Thalassa

July 8, 2018 By Ron Leave a Comment

Tall Ship Thalassa anchored off the Islay Coast

Many whisky distilleries on the Scottish Islands are located near the sea, it was the most logical place to build one as barley and whisky had to be shipped in and out to and from mainland Scotland. At the time the distilleries were built, most of them around the end of the 1800s, there were no roads and no ferry services as we know them today. A good example is the Isle of Islay where seven out of eight distilleries are located directly next to the sea and they all have a pier where ships can be moored at.If you travel in between the islands in the west of Scotland, especially in the … [Read more...] about Discovering Distilleries with Tall Ship Thalassa

Charles Rennie Mackintosh 150th Anniversary

June 18, 2018 By Ron Leave a Comment

As a regular visitor of Glasgow I very much anticipated a visit to the Glasgow School of Art which was due to re-open in 2019 after a devastating fire in 2014. Millions of pounds have been invested to get this iconic masterpiece back to its original standings. The fire in 2014 was a nightmare for the people of Glasgow and fans the world over. For those who don't know him, Charles Rennie Mackintosh is Scotland’s most celebrated architect and designer of the 20th century. His work and legacy is celebrated across Glasgow, where he left a beautiful and lasting mark on the city. A quote from the … [Read more...] about Charles Rennie Mackintosh 150th Anniversary

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

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