http://www.scotland.com/blog/ en 2008-08-18T14:36:02+01:00 hourly 6 2008-08-18T14:36:02+01:00 http://www.scotland.com/blog/an-inspiring-tour-through-haddo-house 2008-08-18T14:36:02+01:00 en Editor Features Situated about twenty miles north of Aberdeen in Scotland, Haddo House welcomes visitors to explore its many fascinating features, including the surrounding terraced gardens, stables, tea room, gift shop and adjacent Haddo Country Park with its monuments, tranquil lakes, scenic walks and plentiful wildlife. http://www.scotland.com/blog/entertainment-galore-at-the-loopallu-festival 2008-08-13T12:56:48+01:00 en Editor Features Approximately fifty-seven miles from Inverness lies the small town of Ullapool, Scotland. Between the 19th and the 20th of September 2008, Ullapool will again come alive with festive visitors eager to celebrate and enjoy the magnificent Loopallu Festival. It is a festival that has become increasingly popular in Scotland, boasting attractions, activities and wonderful entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. http://www.scotland.com/blog/a-visit-to-tranquil-vatersay 2008-08-11T12:36:07+01:00 en Editor Features Most of the outer islands of Scotland are uninhabited, lying silent in their isolation, except for Vatersay, the Western Isles’ most southerly populated area. Due to the small size of the island, the village on the island carries the same name, and it is one of the few villages that have been populated for thousands of years. It is a peaceful and quaint destination, with a fascinating history, wonderful wildlife and a few noteworthy attractions. http://www.scotland.com/blog/glasgow-international-piping-festival 2008-08-06T13:21:04+01:00 en Editor Features The Glasgow International Piping Festival is known as one of the most energetic and entertaining festivals in Scotland, and this year Glasgow will come alive with sound of music between the eleventh and the seventeenth of August 2008. Musicians from across the world congregate to bring festival goers the best that piping has to offer, with street performances, concerts, workshops, classes and other amazing events filling the festival schedule. Glasgow, Scotland, is the place to be in August, taking visitors on a journey of discovery, education, entertainment and fun. http://www.scotland.com/blog/experience-the-rugged-beauty-of-the-cape-wrath-trail 2008-08-04T11:42:25+01:00 en Editor Features The Cape Wrath Trail that runs for about 200 miles along the west coast of Scotland and through the Scottish Highlands, is considered by even the most seasoned hiker to be one of the most challenging long distance hiking routes in the United Kingdom. It is also widely considered to be one of the most rewarding. http://www.scotland.com/blog/an-intriguing-visit-to-a-macabre-museum 2008-07-30T11:09:49+01:00 en Editor Features The Surgeon’s Hall Museum, under the jurisdiction of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland, houses one of the most significant, and possibly the oldest and most macabre, surgical and pathology collections in the world. With its objects, images and artworks tracing the history of surgery right from Roman times through to the present day, this is certainly no run-of-the-mill museum. http://www.scotland.com/blog/a-family-outing-to-satrosphere-science-centre 2008-07-28T11:21:18+01:00 en Editor Features The Satrosphere Science Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland, was established in 1988 and forms a part of the scientific centers network in Scotland that includes the Glasgow Science Centre, Sensation Dundee and Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. All these centers strive to bring the magnificence and splendor of science to the public, while trying to gain the interest of undiscovered scientists. The Satrosphere Science Centre focuses mainly on younger children, and displays exhibits that they will find exciting, interesting and fun. http://www.scotland.com/blog/edinburgh-international-book-festival 2008-07-23T11:47:39+01:00 en Editor Features In 1983, Edinburgh, in Scotland, hosted the very first Edinburgh International Book Festival, and its popularity and interest from various countries saw to it that the festival became an annual event in 1997. Coinciding with both the other two anticipated festivals in Edinburgh, namely the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Edinburgh International Festival, visitors from all corners of the globe descend on this magnificent city in Scotland to be a part of the celebrations and wonderful opportunities that are available. As the Edinburgh International Book Festival celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, it is guaranteed to be a festival to remember. http://www.scotland.com/blog/the-edinburgh-international-climbing-arena-accept-the-challenge 2008-07-21T09:55:45+01:00 en Editor Features Climbing is steadily gaining in popularity all around the world as a sport that is both physically and mentally challenging. Dedicated climbing enthusiasts are always on the lookout for a challenge to test their skills. The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, situated about six miles west of Edinburgh, is geared up to challenge the most experienced climbers, while at the same time offering beginners the opportunity to discover the thrill of setting climbing goals and then reaching, or even exceeding, those goals. http://www.scotland.com/blog/aberdeen-international-youth-festival 2008-07-16T12:54:09+01:00 en Editor Features The first festival of its kind was held in the 1960’s when Lionel Bryer and Blyth Major saw the creation of a festival as a way to promote music by getting local and international youth orchestras to join forces. Their initiative grew into such a success over the years that what eventually became known as the Aberdeen International Youth Festival, now attracts more than a thousand participants from all corners of the globe and this year will be no different.