One of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world, Glasgow Necropolis has commanded a lot of attention because of its architectural beauty and aesthetics. A poignantly named Bridge of Sighs leads to the Necropolis via a couple of ornate gates. Inside, you will be surprised to see the vast number of memorials (some 5,000 of… Read the full article
Scotland Travel Guide You Need At Every Step
Probably the loveliest country in the world, Scotland has been blessed by the Gods with an abundance of natural beauty. If nature interests you then Scotland will have you hooked. The sudden deep lochs, fierce cragged peaks and gushing rivers will take you by surprise as the rocky uneven terrain hides many mysteries beneath it.
There is something magical about its mountainous regions and this is why JK Rowling was inspired enough to create Hogwarts after her extensive Scotland stay. The undefinable loveliness of its cities Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness etc. and the grandeur of the Northern Highlands is only matched by the treasure troves of its islands… the Hebrides, the Shetland- Orkney and the Isle of Sky and Islay.
Go to Scotland once and see its dark skied Galloway Park and the elusive Aurora Borealis and you will be convinced about the existence of magic on earth. If the beaches of Luskentyre and the Loch Morich and the Big Sands don’t enchant you then head off to the Ben Navis peak and exhilarate at the Outdoor capital of UK near Lochaber Fort William.
The nation which gave the world Scotch Whiskey has an abundance of Pubs with delish pub fare. Scotland has earned the Protected Geographical Indication status i.e. they must always be prepared in tradition at the same location.
The nation which is the birthplace of Grand Auto Theft (Dundee) and the bagpipes and the Scottish Checks deserves a whole book but for now console yourself by going through this alluringly detailed guide on all things Scottish.
Here is a great place to start: Know about Scotland & Its Tourism.
Or else go through the articles below to uncover each fascinating aspect of Scotland.
Celtic Park Glasgow: What To See & Do
The Parkhead area of Glasgow is the home ground of the Celtic Football Club… the biggest football stadium in Scotland and the 8th largest in the U.K. The soccer team has been playing here since 1892 but in the past concerts, public speeches and other sports tournaments have also been organised here. The Celtic Park… Read the full article
Glasgow Science Centre: What To See & Do
One of the stars of the Clyde waterfront regeneration area on the southern banks of the Clyde River, Glasgow Science Centre (acronym GSC) was opened in not too distant 2001 by none other than her majesty Queen Elizabeth. The Glasgow Science Centre is a full blown entertainment complex that has two other buildings… Glasgow Tower… Read the full article
Glasgow Botanic Gardens: What To See & Do
Glasgow’s Botanic gardens are one of Glasgow’s loveliest initiatives to preserve greens in the heart of its bustling trade and social scenes. Given that the West End is one of the busiest parts of the city, the Botanical Gardens that sprawl across almost 42 acres are literally like a fresh burst of oxygen. The Glasgow… Read the full article
George Square Glasgow: What To See & Do
One look at the statues standing on George Square and even the uninitiated will gain a full idea of the intellectual, scientific and poetic prowess that Glasgow has produced. The ornate City Chambers tells the story of economic wealth and robust trade activity and proficiency in the marine and engineering sciences that medieval Glasgow earned.… Read the full article
Glengoyne Distillery: Whiskey Tours You Need To Experience
A trip to Scotland isn’t really a fruitful trip if you haven’t been to a true blue Scottish distillery. The problem with Scottish distilleries is that they are in amazing though remote locations usually far away from major cities. Glengoyne is a welcome exception as it’s fairly near Glasgow (has easy connectivity) and it boasts… Read the full article
Glasgow University: What To See & Do
As you walk through the Kelvingrove Park, spires of an astonishingly beautiful building spring into view. Passers-by will tell you that it is the south front of the Glasgow University though the look decidedly belongs more to a medieval castle. One of the most prestigious and architecturally beautiful universities in the world, Glasgow University was founded… Read the full article
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery: What To See & Do
Though the Hunterian collection is a part of the Glasgow University… the collection is a leading attraction in its own right. The Hunterian Museum collection has a wide range of displays (more than 10,000 objects) of palaeontology, entomology, archaeology, geology, numinastics, zoology and ethnography besides design, art and aesthetics. It’s remarkable to think that almost… Read the full article
National Piping Centre Glasgow: What To See & Do
Think about a Scotsman and inadvertently the image of a merry Piper with a set of bagpipes and donning some smart Scottish checks spring into mind. Talk about lovable clichés… this one has endeared itself to the whole world and the merry music of the Great Highland Bagpipe can melt even stone hearts. And if… Read the full article
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: What To See
The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is located in one of the most beautiful green spaces of Glasgow… the Kelvingrove Park. Though the medieval Victorian-style sandstone brick façade of the Kelvingrove Art gallery is stunning, it’s no match for the astounding treasures that are housed inside. Rembrandts and Renoirs and the best work of the… Read the full article
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