This Blog is also available as an RSS Feed
Widely considered to be the most popular visitor attraction on Scotland’s Isle of Bute, the magnificent Victorian Gothic red-stone palace of Mount Stuart offers visitors fascinating insight into the history and people that shaped this ancient stronghold of Scottish kings. In addition to exploring the spectacular palace, visitors can stroll around the 300-acre estate, which boasts superbly landscaped gardens and natural woodlands.
Scotland is known as a country that is filled with history, culture, noteworthy sights, and breathtaking attractions and is home to many entertaining festivals. One of these foot tapping and energetic festivals is the Big Tent. Not only is this event an opportunity for festival goers to relax and enjoy some of their favorite musicians, but it highlights the importance of conservation, the significance of environmental protection, and the small steps that can be taken at home to bring awareness and attention to issues that concern everyone on the planet.
Cream o’Galloway organic ice-cream, frozen yogurt and frozen smoothies are found in retail outlets throughout the United Kingdom. If you have enjoyed their products, why not visit them and see how the products are made? The Cream o’Galloway Dairy Company, which is situated on Rainton Farm in Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland, is open to visitors from 10 am daily from 15 March to 2 November 2008 – and they have plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained, whatever the weather.
The 7Stanes in Scotland are known as the most spectacular mountain biking destinations in the world. These are amongst the most splendid nature-related attractions in the country, and both local and international mountain biking enthusiasts travel to the 7Stanes in their thousands each year. Diverse landscapes await bikers on each trail, with varied terrain and difficulty levels, and the breathtaking valleys, magnificent views and spectacular forests make bikers forget about the burning muscles and technically challenging routes.
Every year thousands of fans gather on the backs of the renowned Loch Ness in Scotland to enjoy the sights and sounds of the RockNess festival. This year will certainly be no different as people get ready to enjoy the best RockNess festival yet!
The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour is most certainly an educational tour with a difference. It takes visitors on a fascinating journey through Edinburgh, not only discussing the vibrant personalities that once roamed the streets, but also visiting the favorite drinking establishments that the famous writers and poets of Scotland frequented. As Edinburgh is known for its age old pubs and the fact that it has more pubs in a square mile radius than any other city in Europe, it is no surprise that there is a tour that combines literary genius with a cold one.
The quaint village of Helmsdale, Scotland, has a fascinating history. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque harbor, it boasts the best salmon fishing rivers and tranquil surroundings. Known for is magnificent and unique attractions and activities, such as the Land League Cairn, the Helmsdale Ice House, fossil collecting, fishing and panning for gold, there is one that stands out, the Timespan in Helmsdale. Here, visitors will find a fusion of history, tales of the present and glimpses into the future.
Hidden beneath an ordinary looking stone-clad, red tiled-roof farmhouse, about three miles north of the picturesque village of Anstruther, is Scotland’s Secret Bunker. Concealed behind a screen of trees and barbed wire fences, Troywood was the site that for more than forty years after the conclusion of World War II served as one of the most sensitive and secret national security installations in Scotland. Today Troywood is one of the most noteworthy and unusual attractions that East Fife has to offer.
Home | Site Index | Blog Index | Establishments Index
Advertising | About Us | Contact Us | Privacy | Use Policy | Submit an Article | Directory
Algeria | Bangladesh | Ecuador | Morocco | Nepal | Nicaragua | Puerto Rico | Russia | South Africa | Ukraine
All Rights Reserved © 1995 - 2008 | NewMedia Holdings, Inc. The Scotland Channel is operated under license to Paley Media, Inc. which is solely responsible for its content, unless expressly provided otherwise. All trademarks and web sites that appear throughout this site are the property of their respective owners. No part of this site shall be reproduced, copied, or otherwise distributed without the express, written consent of Paley Media, Inc. This site is not affiliated with any government entity associated with a name similar to the site domain name.
