How Did This Spiky Weed Become A Symbol of Scotland? The thistle is the emblem of Scotland and alongside the tartan, it is perhaps one of the most recognizable symbol of all things Scottish. But why is it, one asks, should such a humble and thorny weed become a national symbol of a nation of … [Read more...]
Hand Luggage Allowance on British Carriers
Size and Weight Limits for Hand Luggage on British Carriers: Airlines, especially the budget airlines are merciless when it comes to charging for your luggage. Although most have a luggage allowance of 20 kg for check-in bags, many now raise revenue by charging a fee for checking in your luggage … [Read more...]
Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
One of the Largest Memorials in London's Hyde Park: One of the largest memorials in London's Hyde Park is the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. This Memorial, located in the southwest corner of Hyde Park, just south of The Serpentine, has become one of London's most popular … [Read more...]
Drambuie – "The Drink That Satisfies"
Drambuie or "An Dram Buidheach" is The Drink That Satisfies in Scottish Gaelic: The stories of Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart) and the Jacobite Uprising of 1745 are part and parcel of any visit to the Scottish Highlands. Charlie's insurrection ended in a defeat at the Battle of … [Read more...]
Eilean Donan Castle – Scotland’s Most Romantic Castle
Eilean Donan or the Island of Donan: Situated by the picturesque village of Dornie, Eilean Donan Castle is on the main tourist route to the Isle of Skye. Like all visitors to Skye, we made an obligatory photo stop here. Eilean Donan Castle sits on an island where three sea lochs meet - Loch … [Read more...]
Hyde Park – A Prized Public Space
Hyde Park - The Oldest Park and One of the Largest in Central London: Perhaps most famous for the Speakers' Corner, where eccentrics, budding orators and other speakers stand on top of a soapbox and shout their views to the crowd, Hyde Park is one of the Royal Parks of London and certainly one … [Read more...]
The Falls of Shin and the Salmon Leap
At The Falls of Shin, You Can Watch Salmon Leap Upstream to Spawn in Loch Shin: In more pleasant weather and at the right season, the Falls of Shin would have been an enjoyable place to visit, but we unfortunately arrived here on a cold and wet morning. One of the main attractions at the Falls of … [Read more...]
Ullapool – A Fishing Village on Loch Broom
Ullapool was Once A Thriving Fishing Station: Ullapool is a small village on Loch Broom, approximately 55 miles north west of Inverness. Our stop here at lunchtime gave us the opportunity to take a quick look around this picturesque fishing village. Ullapool began life as a village in 1788 … [Read more...]
The Best Fish and Chips at The Seaforth in Ullapool
The Fish and Chips at The Seaforth in Ullapool Restored Smiles to People's Faces : We arrived in Ullapool at lunchtime, a town that most knew nothing about save that it was once a thriving fishing port. After a couple of nights in a Thurso hotel where many guests had a pretty poor … [Read more...]
The Legend of Finn McCool and the Giant’s Causeway
It was Finn McCool Who Built The Giant's Causeway ... As the Legend Goes: The Causeway Coast and its mystical Glens region is steeped in folklore, myths and magic. A favourite legend is that of Finn McCool, one of Ireland's greatest folk heroes. Legend of Finn McCool As the Legend of Finn … [Read more...]
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