|
Post by Owen on Jul 28, 2021 19:53:01 GMT
1 ~~~ 20 FASCINATING HISTORIC PLACES TO ENJOY IN SCOTLAND ~ The Blog ~~~ 82 If you could time travel to any point in Scottish history where would you go? Maybe you would stay the night in an ancient stone village in Neolithic times. Or you might watch an epic battle unfold during the Jacobite rebellions. Perhaps a walk through the streets of Victorian Edinburgh with Sir Walter Scott is your cup of tea?
In this article we’ll show you historic places in Scotland that will fascinate budding time travellers and their families. From castles and forts that dominate the skyline to grand museums packed with inspiring exhibits, you’ll be transported back to the past in no time. Book a visit to one of these places today and dive into the history of Scotland. www.visitscotland.com/blog/history-ancestry/historic-places/ ~ 8 July 2021 ~
|
|
|
Post by Owen on Jul 28, 2021 20:01:50 GMT
2 ~~~ Take a Virtual Tour of Scotland’s Historic Sites ~ Blog ~~~ Scotland is well known as an ancient land with a fascinating history. What you might not know though, is how far that history stretches back – some of our sites are older than Egypt’s great Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge in England.
Whilst it’s not possible to visit the many hundreds of Scotland’s historical sites at the moment, through the wonders of modern technology, it’s easy to see some of these amazing places virtually. Some links below take you to amazing 3D renders of selected sites, so you can learn more about them and for some, also see how they might have looked in their heyday. www.visitscotland.com/blog/history-ancestry/historic-sites-virtual-tours/ ~ 7 July 2021 ~
|
|
|
Post by Owen on Jul 28, 2021 20:08:40 GMT
3 ~~~ AULD LANG SYNE: It’s writer, history and how to sing along ~ Blog ~~~ When the clock strikes midnight on Hogmanay, many of us around the world will celebrate by singing Auld Lang Syne. But do you know all the lyrics or even the meaning of this famous centuries-old folk song? Discover what the Scots words in Auld Lang Syne mean, why Robert Burns wrote it and why we all love it so much. www.visitscotland.com/blog/culture/auld-lang-syne/ ~ Dec 2020 ~
|
|
|
Post by Owen on Jul 28, 2021 20:23:47 GMT
4 ~~~ 10 fascinating facts of information about Scotland ~ whisky & Gin + ~~~ Scotland is such a fascinating country – our history, legendary tales and delicious food and drink. But even those of us lucky enough to live here can still find something new to learn with these fun facts about Scotland.
So, settle down and let’s look at some interesting facts about Scotland from our language and heritage to our award-winning spots. It should be just enough about Scotland to keep you entertained while we can’t travel right now. But don’t worry, we’re ready to welcome you back just as soon as it’s safe to explore again. www.visitscotland.com/blog/culture/interesting-facts-about-scotland/ ~ January 2021 ~
|
|
|
Post by Owen on Jul 28, 2021 20:32:51 GMT
|
|