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Greyfriars Bobby Visitor Guide

Craig Neil November 17, 2017827 Views Historic Buildings & Sites 8 min read

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.

Glasgow West End Glasgow Regions of Scotland

Scottish Event Campus Visitor Guide

Craig Neil November 3, 2017729 Views Historic Buildings & Sites 10 min read

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.

West Lothian Regions of Scotland The Lothians

Forth Road Bridge Visitor Guide

Craig Neil October 23, 2017899 Views Historic Buildings & Sites 11 min read

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.

Edinburgh New Town Edinburgh Regions of Scotland

The Scott Monument Visitor Guide

Craig Neil October 4, 20171034 Views Historic Buildings & Sites 10 min read

The 200-foot-tall Scott Monument is the world’s largest monument to a writer. The Gothic tower was constructed in commemoration of the Scottish novelist Sir Walter Scott and it’s one of the most prominent features in Edinburgh’s city centre.

During a visit, tourists can climb the winding staircase inside the tower which opens up onto platforms that offer unrivalled views across the city.

Discover everything you need to know about the Scott Monument in this complete visitor guide.

Argyll & Bute Regions of Scotland Strathclyde

McCaig’s Tower Visitor Guide

Craig Neil October 2, 2017904 Views Historic Buildings & Sites 10 min read

McCaig’s Tower is situated on a hill overlooking the centre of Oban, where visitors are rewarded with panoramic views across the town and the islands beyond.

The ‘tower’ is actually a circular wall ringed with open windows that was built as a monument to the wealthy McCaig family in the early 1900s, but today it’s best known as a landmark and a point of interest for tourists.

Perth & Kinross Central Scotland & Tayside Regions of Scotland

Scone Palace Visitor Guide

Craig Neil September 21, 2017736 Views Historic Buildings & Sites 13 min read

This red sandstone palace is located in the village of Scone just outside of Perth. As the original crowning site for the ancient kings of Scotland, it is one of the most important historic buildings in the country.

Visitors can explore both the palace and the extensive grounds on self-guided tours as well as enjoy a variety of organized events throughout the year.