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Biggar

August 9, 2013June 23, 2014 adminBiggar, Scotland0 comment

Despite the impression given by the name, Biggar is a small town situated along the Clyde Valley National Tourist route. The pretty little town is nestled snugly amid beautiful rolling hills and is incredibly picturesque. Every year in October the town plays host to its very own ‘Biggar Little Festival’ which celebrates art, craft, music, drama and dance. Hogmanay is a good time to visit Biggar as the town is well known for its Hogmanay Bonfire. Despite the event taking place on New Year’s Eve preparations for the event start…

Musselburgh

August 5, 2013June 23, 2014 adminMusselburgh, Scotland0 comment

As you would imagine the town of Musselburgh is named after the vast mussel beds that lie along the shoreline. This town on the Firth of Forth is located at the mouth of the River Esk and was at one point nothing more than a row of simple fisherman’ s cottages perched along the coastline close to the harbour. The origins of the town though are much older and date as far back as roman times when the area was home to a fortified outpost located upon Inveresk Hill. The…

Glenrothes Scotland

Glenrothes

July 22, 2013June 23, 2014 adminGlenrothes, Scotland0 comment

As far as the history of Scotland goes Glenrothes is something of a new town, built as it was after the Second World War. Glenrothes is situated in Central Fife and didn’t exist until the 1950’s. As a result of being a designated new town it was built containing all of the facilities that the prospective residents of a new town would need, including plenty of recreational and leisure facilities such as golf courses, sporting venues and open parkland. Unlike many other towns in Scotland which have been founded around…

Scotland Strathpeffer

Strathpeffer

July 15, 2013June 23, 2014 adminScotland, Strathpeffer0 comment

Strathpeffer is enclosed by wooded hills and located on the Black Isle just four miles to the west of Dingwall. It is a very picturesque Victorian spa town which unlike other towns, has managed to retain all of its Victorian charm. This is a town that is very popular with walkers as the bleak and imposing mountain that is Ben Wyvis is only a stone’s throw away. There are some incredible views to be had of Knock Farril, the ancient Iron Age fort as well as much of the surrounding…

Moffat Scotland

Moffat

July 8, 2013June 23, 2014 adminMoffat, Scotland0 comment

Moffat was not always the prosperous town that you see today. During the seventeenth century it underwent something of a transformation when it went from being run down and deprived into a prosperous and thriving spa town. The transformation was down to the discovery of the health providing properties of the sulphurous water that sprung forth from the Moffat Spa. Billed as ‘healing waters’ the town saw people arriving from far and wide to make the most of whatever health benefits the waters provided. To meet the demand of the…

Isle of Skye Scotland

Isle of Skye

June 28, 2013June 23, 2014 adminIsle of Skye, Scotland0 comment

According to National Geographic Magazine, the Isle of Skye is regarded as being the fourth ‘Best Island’ in the world, which considering the competition is quite a feat. The island is breathtaking in its beauty and the landscape is almost that of a fantasy world, so really it is little wonder that it has proved to be so popular. You will find beaches that are covered in soft sand and a wealth of beautiful coves and inlets that give a lacework appearance to the coastline of the island. The villages…

Coatbridge Scotland

Coatbridge

June 21, 2013June 23, 2014 adminCoatbridge, Scotland0 comment

Coatbridge is situated to the east of the bustling city of Glasgow. This is a region that was once very rich in ironstone and it was as a result of the numerous ironworks that were located here that the town came into existence. Much of the layout of the town that you see today is thanks to the influence of the Baird family who were the owners of one of the largest ironworks in the town. There is much more to this area than simply its industrial heritage though, and…

Pitlochry Scotland

Pitlochry

June 10, 2013June 23, 2014 adminPitlochry, Scotland0 comment

Located in Perthshire, Pitlochry is a town surrounded by beauty and steeped in history. You will find that the food is locally sourced and offers you a true taste of this beautiful part of the world. Pitlochry is very much a holiday destination and offers something for the visitor all year round. The town has been a popular holiday destination for more than 150 years and has welcomed many guests including Queen Victoria, as such the people that live and work here are more than welcoming, able to offer advice…

Dunbar Scotland

Dunbar

May 27, 2013June 23, 2014 adminDunbar, Scotland0 comment

Dunbar is another one of the ancient Scottish towns that was forever changing hands between the English and the Scots, the harbours here being a valuable natural asset. Aside from the harbours you will find a wonderful expanse of beach which adds to the appeal of the town. This is an area of Scotland that has become synonymous with golf and once here you will not be short of golf courses to choose from, the majority of which offer the player stunning views out along the coast. It is claimed…

Dunfermline Scotland

Dunfermline

May 17, 2013June 23, 2014 adminDunfermline, Scotland0 comment

The town of Dunfermline is situated just north of the River Forth, on an area of land that was considered to be easily defensible by the ancient people that settled there. Translated from the old Garlic ‘Dun Fearam Linn’, the name of the town actually means ‘the Fort that sits in the bend of the stream’. This is the place where King Malcolm III of Scotland wed Queen Margaret in 1070, and where they subsequently built a fortress. The site that they chose for their fortifications is believed to be…