Scotland is a place of incredible imagination, with rich Celtic legends and a growing reputation as a leading destination in Europe. Indeed, this land of theUnited Kingdomhas a lot to offer to its visitors: whether you’re an adventurous, foodie, cultural or historical tourist, Scotland is th...
Besides its beauty, the city is also known for its many festivals including the Fringe in August (the world’s largest arts festival), and Hogmanayin the New Year. But with its fine stores, fine dining, underground city and medieval castles, Scotland’s capital is a pleasure to visit at ...
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland Photo by Oriel Frankie Ashcroft on Pexels.com Perched atop an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle has commanding views of the city below. Visitors can explore the many rooms and chambers of the castle, including the Great Hall, the Royal Palace, and the Crow...
Group Visits to Gretna Green 5 Star Visitor Attraction in Dumfries and Galloway Groups and Coach Friendly Historic Attraction in Scotland The Famous Blacksmiths Shop in Gretna Green has been a popular tourist destination for over 130 years, with people travelling from around the world to marry or ...
Some of the sieges resulted in damage to the castle but several parts of the structure have remained intact and date back to the 12th century, making them some of the oldest buildings in Scotland. St. Margaret�s Chapel, the Great Hall and the Royal Palace, did not suffer any notable ...
It is the second longest wall in Europe, surpassed only by Hadrian’s Wall between Scotland and England. 9. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall DGHdeeo / Flickr The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a national war memorial in Washington, D.C. It is often described as the most moving memorial in ...
Fingals Cave, Staffa, Scotland Photo: Tony Fischer Photography flickr CC-BY 2.0 Fingals Cave, the world's only sea cave formed completely of hexagonally jointed basalt, looks more like something out ofLord of the Ringsthan a vacation destination. Not only is it's cathedral-like appearance awe...
Doune Castle near Sterling, Scotland - Monty Python and the Holy Grail Nataliya Hora/Shutterstock If you find yourself wondering if a swallow could, in fact, carry a one-pound coconut, you'll find your movie geekout moment at Duone Castle. "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" fans will imme...
[ˈwiɫiɑm ˈæðeliŋg]; 5 August 1103 – 25 November 1120), commonly called Adelin, sometimes Adelinus, Adelingus, A(u)delin or other Latinised Norman-French variants of Ætheling, was the son of Henry I of England by his wife Matilda of Scotland, and was thus heir...
Originating throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom, the flat cap falls under many different names, including a ‘Bunnet’ inScotland, a ‘Dai Cap’ inWales, and a ‘Paddy Cap’ in Ireland. These caps have been worn for centuries and have recently resurfaced as a fashion piece, thanks...