The complete Scotland travel guide
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So you’re nearing the end of your Scotland holiday and getting ready to pack… but then you suddenly realise you haven’t bought any souvenirs to take back home. Doh!
Well don’t worry, because in this comprehensive guide I’ll show you the best souvenirs to buy as well where to get them from.
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Edinburgh. City of cobbled streets, winding alleyways and gothic architecture. This is the second most popular city in Britain after London so you might need a bit of help to plan your visit – which is exactly where this article comes in.
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A holiday in Scotland can be expensive. There are flights, accommodation each night, meals every day, attraction tickets, and travel between destinations. See how much it all costs in this comprehensive guide.
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Travel in Scotland without a car is certainly do-able, but you need to make sure you know your public transport options, where you’ll be heading to each day and how long you can expect to take to get there.
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There’s something special about travelling through Scotland on a train. I don’t know if it’s the sounds, the smells, or maybe just the fact that someone else is doing all the work, but taking the train always feels more enjoyable than using other forms of transport.
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Scotland isn’t alone in the world for having midges but we do seem to suffer from them more than most, mainly due to the fact that our climate offers them the perfect breeding conditions.
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Ah, Scotland in summer. Swathes of purple heather on serene grassy hills. Sun glinting off mirror-faced lochs. Golden beaches on secluded islands, and Highland glens bathed in the gentle hues of the evening sun.
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I don’t know about you, but when I’ve got a day off work I just love getting outside and exploring Scotland, especially if it’s a sunny day and there’s a visitor attraction I’ve been itching to check out for a while.
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Halloween is one of the most-enjoyed times of the year in the UK and it got me thinking about some of the spookiest haunted places in Scotland that I’ve visited since I moved here.
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If you love Scotland’s landscapes but hate being jostled by fellow visitors you’re probably wondering which are the best places in Scotland where you can escape from the huge crowds we attract throughout the year.
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As any visitor to Scotland will know, the capital city of Edinburgh is at the top of the list of places to visit thanks to famous attractions like Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish National Gallery, all of which are within a short walking distance of each other.
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Scotland has some of the most diverse airports in the world, from Edinburgh with its 12 million annual passengers at one end of the scale to Barra at the other which has the world’s only beach runway.
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