As you walk around the city of Edinburgh you may notice sections of an immense fortified wall in seemingly random locations.
The Flodden Wall is the protective boundary wall that once played a pivotal role in the city of Edinburgh’s history. Although many parts of the wall have been demolished there are a few sections that still remain standing.
Discover the Flodden Wall with this guide which contains an overview, visiting tips, and 360° photos.
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Greyfriars Bobby has long been a part of Edinburgh folklore and is famous the world over, but what’s the real story behind the tale of the faithful Skye Terrier?
Discover the history behind Scotland’s most faithful canine companion with this complete guide to Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh’s famous Skye Terrier who lived in Greyfriars Kirk graveyard in the 1800s.
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The Glasgow SECC is Scotland’s largest exhibition arena. It is located close to the banks of the River Clyde in the centre of Glasgow and is easily reached via the city’s subway stations and bus stops.
The SECC has three main buildings – the Armadillo, the Hydro, and the SEC Centre. Discover the SECC with this complete guide.
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The Enchanted Forest is a spectacular outdoor event set in the beautiful Faskally Wood just north of Pitlochry.
This popular nighttime show uses the dramatic background of the autumnal woods as the stage for incredible light and sound experience.
Discover everything you need to know about the Enchanted Forest in this complete visitor guide.
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Yellowcraig (also known as Broadsands Bay) is a natural cove beach with spectacular views of the 1885 lighthouse on Fidra Island which was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous tale Treasure Island.
Discover this stunning East Lothian beach with this ultimate visitor guide.
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Cairngorm Mountain is home to Scotland’s only funicular railway, which offers spectacular views from its highest point at 3,500ft (1.07 km).
The Cairngorm mountain range is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts and year-round hill walkers, but many visitors go there just to experience the funicular.
Discover this exciting attraction in this complete guide which features an overview and lots of handy visiting tips.
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The Forth Road Bridge is one of the most significant long-span suspension bridges in the world, with a length of 1,006 metres between the two end towers.
It is located next to the UNESCO heritage-status Forth Rail Bridge and features a footpath that allows visitors to walk between both ends of the structure.
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Speyside is famous within whisky-drinking circles for having the largest number of operational distilleries out of all six whisky-producing regions, with two of the most-consumed brands in the world originating from the area.
Discover everything you need to know about Speyside single malt Scotch whisky with this article which explores the best distilleries on the malt whisky trail, the history of Speyside whisky, and Speyside whisky tours.
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