It’s been a while since we took a look at the newspapers and blogs around Scotland, so here’s a round up of recent posts from around the country. There’s talk of independence, not to mention a look at some very hot Scots, and a story from Scotland’s past.
Scotland’s Most Eligible : Scotland on Sunday released their annual list of the 100 most eligible Scots of 2009. Biggest complaint? Not nearly enough pictures.
Not Just on the Sidelines : The International Middle East Media Center announced that dozens of trucks with medical supplies are on their way …
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While there are a long list of reasons to visit Scotland in 2009, for some people the best one is a no-brainer. Football.
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Scotland visitors soon realize that it’s not always the cheapest vacation spot, especially for Americans suffering from the ills of the dollar. But if you want to explore Scotland’s largest city on a tight budget, here are four of the cheapest hostels in Glasgow. All of these offer beds for less than £15, and offer a variety of locations around the city.
Bluesky West End
With museums, galleries and nightlife, the West End is Glasgow’s trendy center. So it might be surprising that the cheapest rooms in Scotland are right here. …
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For outsiders that have an impression of Scots as tough, hard-working folk, it might be surprising to hear that their national hero is a poet. No one person is more closely associated with Scotland than Robert Burns. Known in Scotland by the familiar name of Robbie (or Rabbie), Burns is still a source of national pride over 200 years after his death. In fact, Scotland’s entire Homecoming 2009 program of events was chosen for this year because of the 250th anniversary of his …
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There are few places with a longer or richer history of New Years traditions than Scotland, where the holiday is known as Hogmanay.
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With the release of their second full-length album in December, Glasvegas have proven themselves to be more than just a flash in the pan. They might very well be a lasting name in British rock.
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, and without access to cable news, you’ve already heard plenty about the worldwide economic slowdown. The United States, England and others around around the world have had their share of financial woes in the past year, and Scotland hasn’t been spared either. A number of stories have been coming out in the last few weeks about jobs lost, shoppes closed, and all sorts of other not-so-joyous post-holiday news.
The question for today is this:
How should the economy affect your plans to visit Scotland?
The answer, of course, is rather complicated …
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Here’s a quick look at what’s going on in the world wide haggisphere as we all raise a glass to 2008 and welcome the new year. Happy Hogmanay, everybody.
The Scottish government has announced a £10 million prize for advances in renewable wave and wind energy. Well done to Holyrood. (Wave Energy Today)
Thinking of having a Hogmanay party? Here’s a nice simple shortbread recipe (Cooking with Caroline)
Recognition for Jane Haining, Scotland’s answer to Oskar Schindler (Stop Genocide)
An interesting article on Stirling Castle history, with one of the better blog post titles …
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2009 is a big year for Scotland, with the Homecoming Scotland campaign giving rise to hundreds of events all over the country. Though there’s no bad time to come to Scotland, here’s a brief guide to some of the highlights, to help you plan your Scotland vacation. For a hard-core sports fan, there are few experiences like joining the Tartan Army in cheering on Scotland toward World Cup qualifying at Hampden Park, and for the more cultured traveler, Edinburgh Fringe is a seemingly unending buffet of performances of every imaginable kind. There are also a ton of …
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Edinburgh Festival is a generic term used to describe the cultural explosion which takes place every August in Edinburgh.
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