Merida (Kelly Macdonald), the impetuous but courageous daughter of Scottish King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), is a skilled archer who wants to carve out her own path in life. Her defiance of an age-old tradition angers the Highland lords and leads to chaos in...
The Scottish Bucket List Scotland has got way more going for it than just kilts and bagpipes. The country is seeping in history and has miles upon miles of gorgeous landscapes. It is home to a relatively diverse terrain, complete with tall mountains, several islands, sea-side cliffs, and lu...
And for those interested in my choice of Scottish Islands for my own trip: considering the limited time I had, I decided to spend most of my time on mainland Scotland and only visit Skye and Mainland Orkney. And they both have made it on myTop 5 of Scotland Destinations. If I had more...
InSkyfall, 007 returns to his ancestral home, trying to hide from the enemy in the wilderness of the Scottish Highlands. Sadly, you can’t turn up and visit Skyfall Lodge, as it was built in Surrey, England. But you can follow in the footsteps of Bond and M through the awe-inspiring...
A small wild cat and subspecies of the African wildcat. Also known as the Asian steppe wildcat and Indian desert cat. Andean Mountain Cat Leopardus jacobita Conservation Status: Endangered. A small wild cat, it is found in the Andean mountains in Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia. It has greyish...
A list of famous biographers who have documented the lives of some of the most important people of all time. All types of biographers have been listed ...
Beloved by the Scottish and everyone else who’s hiked it, the West Highland Way was Scotland’s first long-distance trail and it still remains the most popular. The amazing variety is a major perk of this hike as you’ll pass the Scottish Highlands, Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, and much...
Make the most of your Scottish adventure by doing a work exchange on an eco-farm or volunteering at a Scottish festival. You can find out more and get started by browsing opportunities to work in Scotland on the Worldpackers site! 5. Cairo, Egypt The pyramids of Egypt are quintessential bu...
Plan your Scottish train adventure: Travel on an epic train ride 7 Go Nessie-spotting in ScotlandLoch Ness View of Loch Ness from Urquhart Castle The beautiful waters of Loch Ness are well worth a visit – travel amongst the charming villages and admire the beautiful rolling countryside. It’...
Andorra is a country of four valleys in the Pyrenees mountains. It's a small principality nestled close to the French and Spanish border, and it's been independent since 1278. The country is known for its ski resorts, where you'll find some of the best skiing on the eastern side of th...