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Monthly Archives For March 2013
The Ultimate Geek’s Guide to Scottish Industrial History!
Have you ever wanted to experience an offbeat journey through time to learn more about Scotland’s industrial history? Well such a journey exists – and it takes place via a quick 30 minute guided walk…
Highland Fling – Touring the Speyside Whisky Region
Fancy a break from the busy city lifestyle? Then why not head to Scotland’s Speyside region for some dram sampling, sightseeing and outdoor activities! Will Lyons (a columnist from the Wall Street Journal) recently spent…
VisitScotland National Geographic Exhibition
Recently we took over the National Geographic Store in London with an exhibition of 18 majestic photographs of Scotland’s natural wonders. The collection 18 handpicked images,taken by legendary National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson, showcased Scotland at its…
Red Bull Hill Chasers coming to Edinburgh
Any rider, any bike, one hill! The UK’s only multi-discipline, uphill sprint race is coming to Edinburgh later this month where a number of professional and amateur riders will race up the cobblestones of the iconic Grassmarket…
The deep-fried Mars bar – an acquired taste
Despite an abundance of world-renowned local dishes and a bountiful larder to boot, there is one delicacy which has become famous for being eaten in Scotland. Yes Scotland has fantastic Michelin-starred dining and specialist food…
‘Shetland’ debuts on BBC One
What an action-packed past few months it’s been for Shetland! In January, the world was captivated by a collection of photos of Fivla and Vitamin, two cute Shetland ponies dressed in their winter woolies. A few days later, Europe’s largest…
Knoydart Peninsula – one of the last great wilderness areas
We must be in CNN’s good books! Just a few months after Scotland was named as CNN’s top travel destination for 2013, the Knoydart Peninsula (located in the West Highlands) has been named as one of…
Inside Glasgow’s new VisitScotland Information Centre
Last week I was fortunate enough to check out the brand new VisitScotland Information Centre (VIC) in Glasgow which recently relocated to Buchanan Street in the heart of the city centre. Just a stone’s throw from…
Science gets social!
The Edinburgh International Science Festival - the world’s oldest celebration of Science and Technology – turns 25 in 2013. The coming of age coincides with a roll out on a greater focus on making science festival…
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