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A Tour of Jacobite Scotland

September 28, 2021 By Ron Leave a Comment

Culloden Battlefield

A chance to travel Scotland in the footsteps of the Jacobites The Jacobite wars, or Jacobite rising, were a lot more than kilted Highlanders rushing through the heather to fight the Redcoats. It was an attempt by Charles Edward Stuart to regain the British throne for his father, James Francis Edward Stuart. It was a battle for the heart and soul of a nation. There was religious conflict, political intrigue, commercial ambition and old scores settled. If you want to visit the most important sites of the Jacobite rising why not do this tour, and where better to start than in Scotland’s … [Read more...] about A Tour of Jacobite Scotland

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

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

Meet the Ghosts of Edinburgh

February 7, 2016 By Ron 1 Comment

Edinburgh is a truly unique city. From amazing architecture, landmarks, museum, historic places to pubs, clubs and entertainment, the city has it all. Each year, thousands of people come to the city to marvel at its beauty, landmarks and dive into the richness of history behind it. However, what very few know is that there is also a darker, more sinister side to Edinburgh, one that manifests itself through the ghosts of former residents. Below is a list of few haunted places and ghosts of Edinburgh you might actually encounter. Dalry House Dalry is an area of Edinburgh near the famous … [Read more...] about Meet the Ghosts of Edinburgh

Scotland From the Air Video

November 19, 2012 By Ron Leave a Comment

As much as I like photography, watching a video is another great way to learn more about a certain travel destination, in this case of course Scotland. STV Scotland has a huge amount of interesting videos on Youtube and Scotland Revealed is one of my favourites. Scotland Revealed celebrates Scotland's stunning landscape and landmarks from the air. In this first episode I've embedded here, presenter Vanessa Collingridge starts her journey in Edinburgh, from its volcanic beginnings to the building of the glorious New Town. She then travels through the agricultural Borders and follows Glasgow's … [Read more...] about Scotland From the Air Video

Background on Hogmanay In Scotland

December 30, 2011 By Ron Leave a Comment

While New Year’s Eve is celebrated around the world the Scots have a long rich heritage associated with the event and even have their own word for it – Hogmanay. Theories abound about the derivation of the word ‘Hogmanay’. The Scandinavian word for the feast preceding Yule was ‘Hoggonott’, while the Flemish words – many of which came into the Scots language – ‘hoog min dag’ means ‘great love day.’ Hogmanay could also be traced back to the Anglo Saxon ‘Haleg monath’, holy month, or the Gaelic ‘òg maiden’, which refers to ‘new morning. But the most likely source seems to be the French ‘Homme est … [Read more...] about Background on Hogmanay In Scotland

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