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10 MAGICAL LANDMARKS & ATTRACTIONS IN SCOTLAND
From mystical stones to fairytale-like castles and gingerbread houses, Scotland simply oozes magic. Fire your children’s imagination when you take them on a day out to Scotland’s magical, mystical places. Some of our attractions are so whimsical, they deserve to be seen through a child’s eyes. These are places where fertile imaginations are fed, where wee ones can become giants […]
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TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF SCOTLAND’S HISTORIC SITES
Scotland is well known as an ancient land with a fascinating history. What you might not know though, is how far that history stretches back – some of our sites are older than Egypt’s great Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge in England. Whilst it’s not possible to visit the many hundreds of Scotland’s historical sites at the […]
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18 BRAW SCOTTISH WORDS & THEIR MEANINGS
Learn how to speak like a local with these great Scottish words and their meanings. From ‘braw’ to ‘wheesht’, we’ll equip you with the patter (that’s ‘the chat!’) to make the most of your next visit to Scotland! ABOUT THE SCOTS LANGUAGE Don’t know your bahookie from your oxter? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. […]
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7 FILMS SET IN SCOTLAND YOU NEED ON YOUR WATCH LIST
You may not be able to visit our beautiful wee country at the moment, but you can dream about this land, our stories and our gorgeous scenery all you like! If you’re needing some inspiration for your dreaming and a way to pass the time whilst working from home, then look no further. We have […]
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FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS – SEE SCOTLAND VIRTUALLY
Although it’s not possible to come to Scotland at the moment, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, you can still see stunning views of our glorious country and wonderful wildlife (weather permitting!). Enjoy dreaming about Scotland during these times and bring our amazing home into yours, via webcams located at some of our iconic and scenic spots. […]
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8 THRILLING ADVENTURE RACES YOU MUST TRY IN SCOTLAND
What do you get when you combine rugged Scottish terrain with endurance racing? Answer: adventure racing – a mental and physical challenge like no other. If you are bored of competing in normal events and fancy scrambling over obstacles, running, swimming, cycling, and even crawling to the finish line, then what are you waiting for […]
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THE 12 BEST SEAFOOD SHACKS IN SCOTLAND
It’s no secret that Scotland’s larder is made up of some of the best produce in the world! We have the Atlantic on our doorstep, which means our seafood selection arrives fresh and tasty to our restaurants, cafés, bars and markets every day. From Arbroath Smokies and juicy fish and chips, to creel-caught langoustines and […]
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8 CYCLING EVENTS IN SCOTLAND YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
Invented in 1839, by Dumfries-shire raised Kirkpatrick Macmillan, Scotland is the spiritual home of the bicycle which makes perfect sense given pedal-powered two wheels is undeniably the best way to explore this lovely country! Don’t just take our word for it though. A round of the Mountain Bike World Cup has been coming to Fort […]
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SCOTTISH SAILING EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS IN 2019
Some of the finest sailing waters in the world are to be found here in Scotland. Discover secluded coves, explore islands, skerries and miles of rugged coastline, or glide gracefully across a misty sea loch. Our sailing in Scotland video provides plenty of inspiration if you want to learn more about sailing here. We’re also making preparations to celebrate […]
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Solheim Cup 2019: Everything You Need to Know
Thinking about making a trip to the Solheim Cup 2019? Great stuff! The event is gearing up to be the golfing spectacular that we’ll be talking about for years to come. Find out everything you need to know before the event with this handy guide, including dates and times, travel information, ideas for fun things […]