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It is simply a fact of life that a visitor to the famous Loch Ness in Scotland is more likely to be devoured by mini-monsters in the form of tiny insects (midges) than by the fabled Monster of the Loch. However, the midges can be deterred quite effectively with insect repellent and/or protective head gear, and the . . . → Read More: Loch Ness a monster of a lake  Edinburgh is a city that manages to balance contemporary character and the city’s traditions very well. It is a city with World Heritage Sites as designated by UNESCO as well is brilliant modern museums designed to educate and inform. With this wonderful mix of the old and the new Edinburgh is a city that will appeal to . . . → Read More: Edinburgh is a city with amazing buildings Edinburgh Zoo this week sees two new residents moving in which will further add to its list of great attractions; a pair of giant Pandas named Yang Guang and Tian Tian. They will live in the zoo for the next 10 years and are the first Pandas to take up residence in the UK for 17 . . . → Read More: Edinburgh Zoo pandas set to arrive There are a huge range of different activities that you can do if you are visiting Edinburgh. Even if you are there for a long holiday, you will still find yourself pressured to see everything that you want to see. In order to maximise your time in Edinburgh it can be a good idea to take a . . . → Read More: Edinburgh Castle and more for a few pounds If you are a history buff and your travels take you to northern England, you will want to take in Hadrian’s Wall. The Wall is a reminder that England was once ruled by the mighty Roman Empire. At its height, the Roman Empire extended to Iraq to the east, Spain to the west, Northern Africa to the . . . → Read More: Hadrian’s Wall more than just a pile of rocks Though residents of Edinburgh and the surrounding area are familiar with and justly proud of their dynamic city, visitors too often miss out on one of the best things Edinburgh has to offer. It is a major scientific centre for the study of plants that involves biodiversity and climate change as well as conservation of the . . . → Read More: The Royal Botanic Garden at Inverleith On the east coast of Scotland, located in Bruce Embankment, St. Andrews, is the world famous golf museum. It can be reached very easily by road. Visitors disembarking at Glasgow Airport can take the M8 motorway and head towards Edinburgh. They must then divert to the M90 and shortly thereafter take the A915. Road signs are . . . → Read More: St. Andrews golf museum As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is teeming with bustling activity and rich history. Glasgow presents an excellent opportunity to get in touch with true Scottish culture, and visitors will find plenty of activities to enjoy over a long weekend in this city. With fascinating museums, ingenious art, and breathtaking architecture, Glasgow is sure to impress all . . . → Read More: Glasgow Visitor Guide Culture and music lovers looking for an unusual weekend getaway in the UK might want to head north in July for the 10th annual Wickerman festival. The event is in south west Scotland close to Dundernnan on East Kirkcarswell and was named after The Wicker Man, the cult horror movie. The festival features an array of . . . → Read More: Wickerman festival Rookie Rapunzel or apprentice Potter – tempted by Twilight or compelled by Ferelden’s desperate battle for freedom – or even simply fascinated by real life bright & bloody history – whatever you’re into, castles are undeniably exciting. And Scotland is crammed with them. Scottish castles run the gamut from poignant grassy ruins to beautifully maintained residences, . . . → Read More: How about a “Scottish castles” themed road-trip? |
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