Despite being the largest city in Scotland, Glasgow has long lived in Edinburgh’s shadow when it comes to restaurants and fine dining. But despite what you may think, the city has come a long way from its Tennents Super and fried Mars bars beginnings. With a whole host of new eateries ...
Although the majority of my recent trip to Scotland was spent inEdinburgh, I did manage to visit a few other spots during the journey. One of those jaunts was to Glasgow; my brother and I traveled there, about an hour west of Edinburgh, via train. TheWaverly Train Stationin Edinburgh is...
One of the things to do in Scotland that just can’t be missed are the Scottish Highlands. You can’t come to Scotland and not take in the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands. In particular, my favorite area of Scotland and offering some of the most beautiful scenery is the Is...
aThere is a statue of Burns in George Square in Glasgow,Scotland.When this monument in honour of him was first shown to the public in 1877,the day was declared a holiday and about 30000 people came out to watch.From this we can see how much the Scottish people adored Burns.The house ...
This was on display in Glasgow, Scotland (May 2016) by Cosima Von Bonin titled, “Who’s exploiting who in the deep sea?” I just re-read the description of her collection three times and still don’t understand it. Though, to be fair, contemporary art is not about understanding. It...
Origin:All four nations of Britain lay claim to having invented Shepherd’s Pie, but its true origins are not quite clear. The legend has it that the dish was originally created in Scotland, where it was topped with pastry (and therefore more closely resembled a true pie). ...
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Visit Scotland in winter or autumn and you might be lucky enough to catch sight of the flickering northern lights. It’s not as easy to see them in Scotland as other websites claim, but it is still possible with a few insider tips and the right conditions. Read on for everything you ...
Fort William is accessible by train, car, and bus. The West Highland Line, one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world, connects Fort William to Glasgow and Mallaig. If you're driving, the town is about a 2.5-hour drive from Glasgow. There are also regular bus services from ...
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