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SAMHAIN to HALLOWEEN
The origin of Halloween Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the 'darker half' of… -
Donald Caskie - The Tartan Pimpernel
The Rev. Dr. Donald Currie Caskie DD OBE OCF (22 May 1902–27 December 1983) was a minister in the Church… -
Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster is a cryptid that is reputed to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. It is… -
Caledonian MacBrayne Hebridean and Clyde Ferries
Caledonian MacBrayne sail to 24 destinations off Scotland’s west coast, through some of the most spectacular coastlines and landscapes in… -
Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Stuart (Marie Stuart), otherwise known as Mary Queen of Scots, was one of Scotland’s most controversial monarchs. She led… -
The Blitz in Scotland
Scotland has had a rich and proud history of Highland Clans, the Reformation and bloody battles with the English. One… -
James Watt
James Watt was a famous Scottish inventor who is famous for his improvements to steam engines that in turn played… -
Kelpies, Celtic folklore and mythological creature
The kelpie is a supernatural water horse from Celtic folklore that is believed to haunt the rivers and lochs of…
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Wolf of Badenoch
The fearsome “Wolf of Badenoch”, with Lochindord and its castle.The Wolf was the son of King Robert II; the time…
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Scots
What exactly is Scots? During your stay in, or visit to, Scotland, you will probably encounter a language called Scots.…
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Scottish Outdoor Access Code
This information is taken from Outdoor Access Scotland. Please visit the site for full informationOutdoor Access Scotland Official SiteYour access…
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Robert Burns - The Bard
Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) (also known as Rabbie Burns, Scotland's favourite son, the Ploughman Poet,…
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Minke Whale
Taxonomy Taxon English term Phylum Chordata Sea squirts, fish, reptiles, birds and mammals Class Mammalia Seals, walrus, dolphin and whales…
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Roe Deer in Scotland
The European Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus), also known as the Western Roe Deer or chevreuil, is an Eurasian species of…
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The Scottish Wildcat
By appearance the Scottish wildcat resembles a very muscular domestic tabby, the coat is made up of well defined brown…
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Harbour Porpoise
At around 1.2 metres long, the harbour porpoise is much smaller than its dolphin relatives and much, much smaller than…
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Common Seal in Scotland
With its dappled coat and dog-like head shape, the common or ‘harbour’ seal is the seal most likely to be…
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Common Dolphins in Scotland
An ace swimmer that can outpace most boats with relative ease, but closely match their speed if it chooses, the…
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Red deer in Scotland
(Cervus elaphus)Scotland's largest surviving mammal is an integral part of the Caledonian Forest. Deprived of its native habitat by centuries…
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Bottlenose dolphin
There are bottlenose dolphins across much of the world's oceans. But the Scottish ones live around the species northern limit,…
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Pine Martin
(Martes martes)This agile and playful hunter of the Caledonian Forest is increasing in numbers again, because of the expansion of…
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The Red Squirrel
(Sciurus vulgaris) Worldwide distribution of the Red Squirrel The Eurasian red squirrel is widely distributed in Europe and northern Asia,…
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Smoking in Scotland
It is against the law to smoke in any enclosed public place in Scotland. Smoke-free legislation in Scotland The…
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Emergency Services in Scotland
Police, fire brigade, ambulance, mountain rescue and coastguard can be reached by dialing 999.
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Driving in Scotland
Speed LimitsUnless otherwise indicated, speed limits on the roads are:Motorway: 70mph/112kphDual Carriageway: 70mph/112kphSingle Carriageway: 60mph/96kphBuilt-up areas: 30mph/48kphSeat BeltsIt is compulsory…
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Tourist information centres
Tourist information centres are available in nearly every town and city as well as near attractions. They are usually run…
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Opening hours and local holidays in Scotland
Shops are usually open Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm. In towns and cities as well as villages in holiday…
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Tipping in Scotland
RestaurantsIit is customary to leave a tip of 10 – 15% of the bill. It is not normal to leave…
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Post, phone and internet services in Scotland
Post There is a good network of Post Offices across Scotland. They provide a range of services including the sale…
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Scottish Weather
Scotland’s weather is interestingly varied. Generally speaking the east coast is cool and dry while the west coast is warmer…
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