Archive for May, 2011

Travel to Scotland

May 28th, 2011

Travel to ScotlandScotland is a country in North Europe and forms the northern part of Great Britain. Scotland has a dramatic coastline with hundreds of islands. A playground for any outdoor goer, Scotland has a landscape of immense beauty.

Scotland is famous for many things – castles and whiskey to name a few, but is best known the world over for its national dress. We’ve all seen a lone piper playing the bagpipes and wearing the kilt – the bagpipes have been the traditional sound of the highlands for centuries. » Read more: Travel to Scotland

Visiting Scotland

May 28th, 2011

Visiting ScotlandThe Scottish Highlands have so much to offer – spectacular mountains, majestic glens and mirror-like lochs form the perfect backdrop to picturesque towns, isolated crofts, towering castles and pagoda-topped distilleries. A startling variety of wildlife also makes its home in the sea-lochs and glens where an unbroken thread of human history reaches back into the mists of time.

History, legend, romance and the great outdoors combine seamlessly here to guarantee visitors a warm Highland welcome and a truly memorable holiday. Whether you are looking for an action-packed adventure, a taste of the local culture and history, or just complete peace and quiet, the Highlands of Scotland is the place to come. » Read more: Visiting Scotland