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 ...
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 ...
A National Trail stretching north 268 miles (431 km) from upper-middle England to the south of Scotland. The path was the idea of the journalist Tom Stephenson, inspired by similar trails in the United States such as the Appalachian Trail. Pennsylvania Avenue• United States – Washington D...
Originating throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom, the flat cap falls under many different names, including a ‘Bunnet’ in Scotland, a ‘Dai Cap’ in Wales, and a ‘Paddy Cap’ in Ireland. These caps have been worn for centuries and have recently resurfaced as a fashion piece, than...
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...
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The Tourist A dream-team of Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, The Tourist received mixed reviews by the critics although was nominated for three Golden Globes. A mix of both action and comedy, this film sees Elise (Jolie) being followed by the French Police and Scotland Yard in a hunt for ...
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...