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Hello and welcome. I'm John, and this site is your complete guide to Scotland, whether visiting or resident, with information on travel, what's on, where to go, what to see, our culture, our history, and our castles.
Thanks for dropping by. I'm sure your visit will be a pleasant one as you explore the delights that this beautiful country has in store for you. I've lived here all my life and I'll share with you all I've learned about the land.
You may ask why I decided to build a website about Scotland. The answer to that is ... it's something I'm passionate about! I know, there
are many excellent websites on the subject already, but I love this place.
Anyway, enough rambling on .......
By the time you've read some of the pages on this site, you'll know a lot more about Scotland, and you'll have the answers to some of the most common questions about the country ...... Questions like ......
Why do visitors return year after year?
Actually, they come for all of these reasons, and many more.
The fact is they keep coming back, and they fall in love with the place, so it's not really surprising that holidays in Scotland have become so popular.
You see, people come back because there's so much happening at any time of the year that a week or two is just not enough to appreciate everything the country has to offer. So get yourself a coffee and .......
Let me take you on a magical journey as you .......
Discover the attractions .......
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It's well known that visitors love Scotland for our history, our culture and our attractions, especially Our Castles, the lochs and mountains that surround our beautiful countryside, and great museums & architecture.....
Not to mention the world famous events that take place in Edinburgh, our capital, and the fantastic nightlife and shopping in the Scottish cities.
Discover the culture .......
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At the risk of not doing my country sufficient justice, I will try my best to introduce you to the true flavour of Scottish Culture and traditions. What I will be writing about on this site is an individual account of everything the country has to offer, (well, OK, make that almost everything) but it is based on my personal experiences, and, of course, a lifetime of living here.
Discover more of Scotland .......
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Explore the site at your leisure and find some superb outdoor activities including Golf, Fishing, Cycling, Hiking and Hillwalking, and see the best of the countryside, the mountains, the lochs, and some Fabulous Wildlife.
Discover all there is to see and do .......
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Find the best places to visit for stunnng scenery, nightlife, attractions, activities and events, like Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, and Glasgow.
Save on flights and accommodation .......
You can make substantial savings on travel by customising your trip with fantastic deals on Flights & Hotels. If hotels don't appeal, why not spoil yourself with a stay in one of our Scotland Holiday Rentals. Or find some peace and relaxation in one of our Holiday Cottages in quiet but stunning locations throughout the country, there are many to choose from.
Culture, adventure, history, whatever you look for in a holiday you will find it here, and your visit promises to be both exhilarating and inspirational.
Don't forget to relax with a wee dram of our famous scotch whisky.
The left navigation bar and the table of contents below will link you to each of the main categories, where you will find links to all other relevant pages. If you experience any difficulties the Site Map should be helpful.
Thanks for visiting,
John
Travel & Places
Scotland Trips
Read about my selected trips and find the best places to visit, with links to Aberdeen, Dumfries & Galloway, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Isle of Kerrera, Isle of Skye, Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond, Largs, and the Scottish Highlands. Links also to fabulous Coach Tours, Cultural Tours, and Spiritual Tours.
Scotland Accommodation
Find the best places to stay, with links to Hotels, Holiday Cottages, Holiday Rentals, Scottish Hostels and five star Scottish Castles.
Travel Information
Some good advice for planning a visit to Scotland, and links to pages for travelling to and within the country, and also the best time to visit.
Leisure & Outdoor
Outdoor Activities
This page links you to Bicycle Tours, Fishing, Golf Courses, Resorts and Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Kayaking & Canoeing, Skiing, Wildlife, and a range of Extreme Sports, including Climbing, Quad Biking, Canyoning, etc.
Scotland Events
Here you will find links to event listings by month, and links to information and tickets for Music Concerts, Theatre Shows, and Sporting Events.
Culture & History
Scottish Culture
Get to know a little about our culture, and find links to some of the great cultural events, like the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh's Hogmanay, and of course, The Highland Games. You can also get to know some of our old Scottish sayings, familiarise yourself with our Scottish humour and learn about traditional Scottish recipes.
Scottish History
Learn about our history by reading these pages on the Glencoe Massacre, Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, Bonnie Prince Charlie, The Saltire, Robert Burns, Andrew Carnegie, Scottish Clans & Tartans, the Monster of Loch Ness, and the story of Greyfriars Bobby. Take a Scotland History Tour, trace your ancestors, and experience the culture and heritage.
Our Attractions
Top Scottish Attractions
Read the pages on my top attractions : Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh's Royal Mile, Melrose Abbey, Glasgow Cathedral, Edinburgh Zoo, Glasgow Science Centre, Glenmorangie Distillery Tour, the Falkirk Wheel and Blair Drummond Safari Park.
Our Castles
Scottish Castles
Read about some of our most famous castles, namely Edinburgh Castle, Stirling, Eilean Donan, Glamis, Urquhart, Culzean, and Dunnottar castle. Links also to Scottish Castle Weddings, and Scottish Castle Ghosts.
What's Happening
My Newsletter
There's no requirement to subscribe to My Scotland Newsletter. This page will keep you up to date with what's happening on the site, special offers, send free ecards, share recipes & stories, or even have a good moan.
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