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Towns & Cities

Everything you need to know about sightseeing in Scotland’s urban and historical attractions.

The Ultimate Guide To Winter Breaks in Scotland

Craig Smith Guided Tours, Outdoors & Nature, Towns & Cities July 31, 2018March 5, 2021Animals, Castle, Festival, Gallery, Historic Building, Landscape, Mountain, Museum, Sport, Tourist Attraction
things to do in scotland Pinterest

If you’re stuck for ideas for things to do in Scotland in winter then you’ve come to the right place. Read on for some top tips and ideas that will help you have fun even if it’s freezing outside.

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Gruesome Tales of Murders and Executions in Edinburgh

Craig Smith Food, Culture & History, Towns & Cities July 19, 2018March 3, 2021History
Gruesome Tales of Murders and Executions in Edinburgh

One of the things I love about travelling around Scotland is discovering all the grim and gruesome bits of history that the tourist guides don’t bother telling you about.

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Things To Do in Glasgow in a Weekend

Craig Smith Glasgow, Towns & Cities March 16, 2018March 5, 2021Gallery, Historic Building, Itinerary, Museum, Science/Industry, The Arts, Tourist Attraction
Things To Do in Glasgow in a Weekend

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland both in size and population, with around 600,000 people living in this cosmopolitan city situated on the banks of the River Clyde.

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An Itinerary for Visiting Aberdeenshire Castles

Craig Smith Grampian, Towns & Cities March 13, 2018March 5, 2021Castle, Historic Building, Itinerary
aberdeenshire castle trail

Aberdeenshire has long been hailed as Scotland’s castle county, and with good reason, as this remote area of Britain is home to more castles per acre than anywhere else in the nation.

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