Visitors to Scotland come for many different reasons, but usually have a few things they would be disappointed to leave without seeing, and on the top of that list is castles. The historic stone fortresses that dot Scotland’s landscape, especially in the Highlands, are some of the most popular and iconic travel destinations in the country. For those visiting Edinburgh, as most Scotland visitors do, there’s no need to go too far out from the capital city to
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As I write this post, Scotland is preparing for the 2010 Six Nations tournament, the annual championship of European rugby. The home matches (in 2010 hosting France and bitter rivals England) are played at one of the great stadiums of Scotland, and one of the great rugby parks anywhere - Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, the home of the Scotland national rugby union side.
Murrayfield first opened its doors in 1925, a special year in the history of Scotland rugby.
Spain and Scotland are both great European travel destinations, each with some very different things to offer the traveler. While Spain has great beaches, Scotland has some of the best hiking in Europe. Spain has unrivaled restaurants and food, and Scotland is better known for whisky. It is now easier than ever for travelers to combine these two unique destinations in a single trip, with plenty of direct flights from Spain to Scotland.
Many of these
The majority of visitors who fly to Scotland come here through London, but with the rise of budget airlines like RyanAir and EasyJet, it can be easier and cheaper to fly directly from mainland Europe to Scotland without a stop in London first. There are now direct flights from all over France to the four main international airports of Scotland. If you are looking to maximize your time in Scotland, an idea I can certainly get behind, check
Scotch whisky is one of Scotland’s great loves, and one of its greatest exports as well. Each year, over 700 million litres of whisky is distilled throughout the country. But one of the great things about Scotch, for both the liquor enthusiast and the traveler, is how much the flavor and character of whisky changes from region to region, and often from town to town. Although every brand is unique, whiskies from the same local area tend
For most travelers planning a trip to Scotland, there are about a thousand things that come to mind before nude beaches. After all, Scotland isn’t the warmest spot in Europe, and (kilts aside) is usually thought of as a destination where more layers of clothing are needed, not less. But as I always say, there is something for everyone in Scotland if you look hard enough, and I mean everyone. As evidence, I present to you Scotland’s
