by , : During that time the rules of the game were formulated, the basic equipment was developed, and many of the ancient Scottish golf courses took on mythic status. And that is why, to this day, one of the dreams of most golfers is to visit the ancient golfing links of Scotland.After a couple years of planning our own first golfing trip to Scotland became a reality in 2001. It was the result of a house swap that Judy and I arranged with an acquaintance who lived in Linlithgow, an...
by Dimitri Konchin, Dim : In an article published less than a week ago, Fiona Moriarty, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium commented on poor summer weather and its effect on commerce: "Persistently poor weather has led to the biggest slump in like-for-like sales growth in more than a year with many consumers ignoring the lure of heavy discounting". It appears that umbrellas and not sunglasses and flip flops were the hottest accessory this wet, brooding summer. “Consumer confidence was also dampened by the...
by Dominic Donaldson, Dom : Land of the Loch Ness monster, kilts and more recently the deep fried Mars bar, Scotland is synonymous with stunning landscapes and whiskey drinking. Burley men in clan plaid playing the bagpipes is a romanticised ideal of the natives in the highlands. One thing that hasn't altered north of Hadrian's wall is the fierce independence, defended mightily many times by sword, and now defended mightily by finance.It may come as a surprise to some that Scotland is one of the world's most...
by Michael Russell, Mic : The Bearded Collie is said to be a direct descendant or the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, when dogs of this breed were shipwrecked off the coast of Scotland. Others believe that the dog is descended from the Hungarian Magyar Komondor. Judging from the coat and the herding abilities of the "Beardie" it is most likely that he has a good deal of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog characteristics in his makeup. As early as the sixteenth century this dog was represented in art of the day, being pictured as a...
by Robb Lochaber, Rob : Planning a holiday to the Highlands of Scotland absolutely must include at least one nights stay in a Bed and Breakfast. Luxury hotels may offer a wider selection of amenities, but are guaranteed not to have the charm and personality of a quaint B&B. Bed and Breakfasts around Fort William, a region known as Lochaber, range from cheap and cheerful, Spartan accommodation, at near hostel prices, all the way up to deluxe offerings suitable for nobility.Price: Most people do...
by Limotek.co.uk, Lim : Being the capital city of Scotland and the second largest Scottish city after Glassglow, Edinburgh is also famous for the many tourist attractions distributed throughout this city. It has a total resident population of 448,625. The language spoken here is English. Edinburgh is recognised as the second most visited destination after London, it attracts close to 1 million visitors a year.Edinburgh airport is the principal gateway to the city handling more than 9 million passengers and...
by Psmith, Psm : With Europe becoming an increasingly crowded place, how do the really affluent escape the masses. It used to be a small selection of exclusive resort towns dotted around the south of France & Italy. However these have long been spoilt by over crowding, pollution and clogged roads. For the traveller anxious to impress these destinations still hold a certain allure but for other more seasoned travellers, quieter locations are now being sought. Where better than a remote Scottish castle? And...
by Lakshmi Reddy, Lak : You can book online. So if you are planning a trip to Edinburgh in Scotland, you can look for the type of car you need on reaching Edinburgh airport. Car Hire Scotland will have your choicest car ready.Moment you land and walk up to the Car Hire Edinburgh Airport, it will take you minutes to complete simple formalities, including insurance cover for your duration of stay in Scotland or Edinburgh done by using your credit card. And once you are out of the terminal building, a sleek,...
by Rivera Cooper, Riv : Can we take a motorhome abroad? Yes we do allow our motorhomes to be taken abroad. Hirers travelling abroad will require a minimum of Continental comprehensive insurance and green card cover which will be supplied by Celtic Journeys at an additional cost to the hirer, see our tariffs for costs.Yes we do allow our motorhomes to be taken abroad.What is the 1000 Damage Deposit for? The Damage Deposit is the sum you deposit with us over and above the hire charge, This acts as an...
by Rakesh Gaikwad, Rak : Overshadowed in recent years by cheap, package holidays abroad, caravan holidays in Scotland are once again becoming popular amongst holiday makers ? and for good reason. Whether you're looking for a lively long weekend away with a group of friends, a week long family holiday or a quiet retreat for a romantic couple, a caravan holiday in Scotland is definitely the way go.Caravans offer the most cost effective way of viewing the wonders of Scotland. Whether towing your own caravan...
by Golfaroundscotland, Gol : Scotland - a historic place of culture, sports and serene natural beauty. Scotland is a place associated with history: best estimates say that golf was being contested here 100 years before Columbus discovered America.The golfing holidays in Scotland offers some of the best championship golf courses in the world, to suit every budget and ability. Scotland golfing holiday delivers you the essence of golfing and travelling both, hand to hand. Apart from golfing, Scotland offers you the...
by Mrbond74 Peterson, Mrb : Imagine listening to Christmas music on the bagpipes. If you plan your cheap holidays to Scotland, you will hear beautiful Christmas music coming from bagpipes everywhere you go. In Scotland, you will keep the fires burning all night and on Christmas Day after having a roaring bonfire and some Scottish Whiskey, you will sit down for a traditional Christmas dinner. In Scotland, you are going to experience the custom of fire, which is a way for celebrants of the Christmas holiday to show their...
by Todd Daon, Tod : The economy around the world has had to face some particular challenges and obstacles when it comes to finances and viability. Not every business has been able to stay competitive or even keep their doors open. In Scotland, this year there are some very successful businesses that are competing for the 2009 National Business Awards. The first award will be for The Orange Best Use of Technology in Business Award. The successful companies under consideration are Aberdeen College,...
by Gen Wright, Gen : The emerging trends of trade in Scotland in the recent past particularly in the years 2007 and now 2008 reveal that the Scottish business community and policy setters are fast embracing fair trade. Should these trends continue, and most likely they will, and the right steps taken, then the year 2009 will definitely see Scotland turn into a fair trade trailblazer. This will not only make Scotland an innovative leader in fair trade but a pioneer as well.Buying ethically traded...
by Tom Vatson, Tom : Are you planning a vacation? Thinking of doing something different this time around? Planning on going to Scotland but wondering how to make the experience memorable? Well here is a way of making you Scotland trip memorable. Instead of staying at hotels as usual, try and stay at any of the holiday parks. You are sure to experience something new and different. Scotland is a great place to go on...
by Tony Smith, Ton : The water quality and clarity is excellent, the area beside the car park in callander town centre provides excellent wading. The wading is easy going, with a smooth sandy bottom to the river. Fly FishingBrown Trout FishingAll though most angles visit this river for it's runs of salmon and sea trout the growing brown trout population is often overlooked. We had a number of small brown trout on the dry fly and one or two on small nympths.Equipment...
by Michael Gibson, Mic : Food issues seem to have featured high on the agenda so far in 2008. Television programmes ranging from Jamie Oliver and the plight of chickens to ?Kill it, Cook it, Eat it? have all sought to highlight our production methods. Hungry for Success, the healthy eating programme in schools, is doing well at primary level but could do better at secondary level. Scotland Food and Drink, the new organisation to come to fruition as a result of Scottish Food and Drink, is going to hold its 1st national...
by Jamie Hanson, Jam : Because of this rich tradition, golfing holidays in Scotland offer some of the best championship golf courses in the world to suit every budget and ability. Here is a look at some of the best golf courses in Scotland.The Ailsa CourseThis wonderful course is located at the Turnberry Golf Club. It is arguably the most popular course in Scotland and one of the finest in the world. The course is especially challenging and has some of the most beautiful scenery in...
by Clubla Costa, Clu : Scottish hotels topped the list of the UK's Top 50 Green Hotels with 34 hotels in Scotland (out of a total of 50 British hotels) winning gold awards. The awards are part of an initiative by the Green Tourism Business Scheme (www.green-business.co.uk) to recognise independent hotels that have demonstrated a firm commitment to safeguarding the environment and promoting sustainable tourism. Green Tourism Business Scheme director Andrea Nicholas said: "This is more than just a list,...
by Hamish Mccurry, Ham : Author J.K. Rowling was traveling by train when the inspiration for Harry Potter came to her, and the train motif has carried along throughout her series in the form of the famous Hogwarts Express. What few people realise is that the Hogwarts Express is actually a functioning steam train, running through the Highlands of Scotland as The Jacobite Steam Train.One of the most famous locomotives in history, steam engine number 5972, named 'Olton Hall', and is powered by a Hall 4-6-0...
by Kenwilson, Ken : Formerly a royal burgh, today Inverness is a city where history and modern times together are a compelling attraction to everyone. Culloden, Loch Ness, some incredible scenery and Highland glens, lochs and mountains, this is what Inverness is all about. In other words, you have a variety of places to choose from for your visits throughout the impressive landscapes. Here you can visit the Cairngorm National Park, the Isle of Skye, Orkney and Royal Deeside, and some historical monuments like...
by Ann Coveney, Ann : A lone piper plays a haunting lament from the castle walls. Over 200,000 people stand silently holding their breath as the melody evokes a mixture of sadness and pride - of battles lost and won and soldiers gone but not forgotten. The piper plays the last notes as the flames around the brazier flicker and die out. A thunderous applause and the fireworks begin cascading over and above the walls of the castle. This spectacle marks the end of the annual military tattoo which attracts...
by Andrew Gibson, And : Scotland is an ideal holiday destination for family holidays. Families can stay in self catering cottages in Scotland and use them as a holiday home rental base. Scotland is a beautiful country with some of the most stunning scenery in Europe. It is a country full of beauty, culture and extremely friendly people. You can rent self catering apartments in one of Scotland's vibrant cities or for lovers of the countryside you can rent Scotland holiday cottages. There are some fabulous...
by Limotek.co.uk, Lim : Scotland is a country containing all classes of people but of course the number of wealthy people is little. With these kinds of statistics, the limo one would take in Scotland is one that should attract all the people, as most of them do. It should appeal to all people. There are a number of limousines that would interest you.The options availableThe fleet of limousines that are there will definitely be eye catching and they are sure to earn you a good name. Among them...
by Golfaroundscotland, Gol : Well, there's no getting away from it. If you decide on a golfing vacation in Scotland, there is no doubt that you are in for the most challenging golfing experiences. With this in mind, Europeans, Americans and even Australians make the trek to Scotland on a weekly basis, with the sole purpose of taking up this once in a lifetime challenge. Traditional links golf, composure, isolation and outstanding natural beauty - the Scotland golf package provides some of the best championship golf courses...
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