The Riverside museum has 7,500 sq. meters of space that’s distributed over 2 floors. The museum has currently over 3,000 objects that range from prams to South African locomotives to racer bikes to an entire underground subway station. Its position on the north bank of Clyde coupled with its innovative wave design and stunning aesthetics… 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.
Top Places To Visit In Glasgow
Glasgow Cathedral The dark and rather mysterious looking Gothic Glasgow Cathedral is built on the site where the first Bishop (St Mungo) of the old British Kingdom Strathclyde lived and died…. For the record, this is the only cathedral in medieval Scotland to have survived the 1560 reform without being unroofed. Prayers have been offered… Read the full article
Kelvingrove Park Glasgow: What To See & Do
In a way Kelvingrove Park is the soul of Glasgow…there are so many cultural references to it. The poet Lyle composed a song about the Park and Queensland based famous botanist Joseph Bancroft was so impressed with the park that he named his Brisbane property after it. The park has many mentions in umpteen old… Read the full article
Glasgow Cathedral: What Can You See & Do
At the first look, the Glasgow cathedral may give you goosebumps. It seems to have stepped straight out of a dark Goth movie and you will almost expect otherworldly creatures to lurk around its premises. The cathedral is beautiful and dark in an eerie way and has the ability to transport its visitors back in… Read the full article
Inverness Tourism: Everything You Need To Know
The largest city Nestling in the beautiful Scottish highlands, Inverness bears the title “highland capital” though it retains a lot of its old-world charm and non-touristy atmosphere. It is strategically located where the River Ness meets Moray Firth at the eastern end of Glen Mor. This position and its command over the Caledonian Canal have… Read the full article
Glasgow Tourism: Everything You Need To Know
Densely populated (the 3rd most populated UK City), Glasgow stands proudly on the Scottish western lowlands on River Clyde. It gained its prosperity during its 18th to 20th-century shipbuilding era and has never since looked back as it slowly ascended towards a cultural and intellectual superiority. Officially known as the world’s friendliest city, Glasgow exudes… Read the full article
Scotland Tourism: A Complete Guide
About Scotland and its terrain The incredibly lovely country called Scotland shares its border with England (south) and that’s about the only immediate neighbour it has. Its East is flanked by the North Sea and south-west by the Irish Sea and north Chanel. Scotland has a large bevy of islands (more than 790 of them)… Read the full article
Edinburgh Tourism: A Complete Guide
There is got to be something special about a city that has grabbed more than 12 “best city in the UK” awards in 8 years. The historical city of Edinburgh hosts one of the world’s best universities, has more than 100 parks and was the inspiration behind the Harry Potter fantasy world. The entire city… Read the full article
How To Get Around Glasgow Easily & Cheap
Getting to the city Glasgow international airport (GLA) is located 13 kilometres west of Glasgow city centre at Renfrewshire. The major airline operators are British Airways, Easy Jet and Loganair. Other operators include Flybe, Thomas Cook Airlines, Jet2, TUI Airways etc. Over 130 flights connect this airport with important European cities that include London, Paris,… Read the full article
How To Get Around Inverness Easily & Cheap
Getting to the City Inverness International Airport (INV) is located around 14 kilometres north east of Inverness city centre. Bus is convenient, but taxis and car rental options are also available to get to the city centre. Bus Service Stagecoach bus services (routes 11, 11A, 11B etc) connect the airport to city centre. Service frequency… Read the full article