Considered one of the most beautiful castles of Scotland, the wonderful Drumlanrig Castle can be found in Dumfries and Galloway, on the grounds of the Queensberry Estate. The magnificent castle was built in the 17th century, using beautiful pink sandstone. It is known as one of the first and most representative Renaissance jewels of Scotland. Today it is a major tourist attraction, offering plenty of great events, outdoor and educational activities, the possibility to rent it for diffe... [ read more ]
One of the most beautiful historic regions of the United Kingdom, Scotland is a very attractive tourist destination. With several natural and cultural wonders, Scotland is worldwide famous among travelers, especially for those who are looking for unique culture. In some of the previous guides I have already presented you some magnificent visitor attractions and cities in Scotland.
Below I will present you the best World Heritage Sites in Scotland. There are five fantastic such sites o... [ read more ]
The outstanding country of Scotland is very popular among visitors. Its capital city, Edinburgh is also a very attractive place. There are fantastic natural and cultural attractions all around Scotland therefore the country is a popular tourist destination. With such spectacular cities like Edinburgh or Glasgow, with natural attractions like the Cairngorms and numerous beautiful islands and cultural attractions such as historic buildings, medieval castles or churches, Scotland is an important ... [ read more ]
Returning from your holiday is always a sad moment, especially if you had some wonderful days at the respective destination. Buying some souvenirs will make it easier, and then these will also make great gifts for the family members and friends. If you plan a visit to Scotland, this is the perfect source of information for you. Below, there will be presented the best Scottish souvenir ideas. Read on to find out which objects are the best symbols and souvenirs in Scotland. Whether you choose a ... [ read more ]
The capital city of Scotland is the second largest city of the country and one of the most attractive. It is visited annually by dozens of tourists, being the second most visited cities of the United Kingdom. One of the major attractions of the city are the several fantastic festivals. They say that festivals are what Edinburgh does best. The great variety of events and festivals in the town take place throughout the year. The famous Edinburgh Festivals which is actually a group of official an... [ read more ]
Scotland is a spectacular country! If you have ever thought of visiting it, don’t waste your time! This is the right moment to do it, as the season of vacations has arrived. I guarantee you will fall in love with Scotland and surely will want to turn back to this beautiful country! Whatever your preferences are, you won’t be disappointed. There is a huge amount of attractions worth visiting in Scotland. Whether you love nature or culture, you will surely find the perfect attractions for yo... [ read more ]
I am absolutely sure that everyone heard about the Hebrides. But do you know which are the attractions of these islands? The Hebrides are a widespread archipelago off the west coast of Scotland, Great Britain. There are more than 500 islands, of which about 100 are inhabited. The total land area is 7,283 km². The islands are divided into two main groups of islands: the Outer Hebrides, to the west, and the Inner Hebrides, closer to the mainland. The Hebrides were originally inhabited by Celts ... [ read more ]
The country of Scotland occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain, being bordered with England to the south, the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the Irish Sea to the southwest. Scotland lies on a surface of 78,772 km2. If you decide to visit the country, I am sure you won’t be bored, as it has hundreds of natural or cultural attractions. There are so many things to see and to do in Scotland, that you would need several weeks to spend in ... [ read more ]
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as its name sais, includes the island of Great Britain and the north-eastern part of the island if Ireland and many smaller islands. It consists of four administrative territories: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is one of the most beautiful countries of the world owing to its natural and cultural heritage. There are several places you should visit in the United Kingdom, especially the spectacular histo... [ read more ]
Scotland is always spoken of as the wildest country in the United Kingdom, and if you take a look at the countryside, that description seem accurate enough. Scotland's landscape can be craggy, harsh and beautiful in an inhospitable way, and yet people manage to live there just fine and to build some of the most picturesque villages, towns and cities in the isles. Scotland's highlands, lochs and islands are its most emblematic features, but the country is very diverse and there's always somet... [ read more ]
