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Scotland. Whether you live here, have dreams of living here, or even just hope to visit at some point, you’ll have heard some of the interesting views people have on the country. Everything from what we supposedly wear (tartan) to what we supposedly eat (deep-fried Mars Bars) is readily offered up in pop culture, films, […]
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The Scots are expert purveyors of words. When in doubt, they always have this uncanny ability to talk the hind legs off a donkey. They say a picture is worth a thousand words; in Scotland, the opposite reigns true. A few simple words can result in the most in-depth image being imprinted into the mind […]
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If a shiver runs down your spine every time a mirror breaks or a black cat crosses your path, you might be surprised to know that many of our commonly held superstitions originate from Scotland. Their enduring fascination with superstitions could be a remnant of Scotland’s infamous obsession with witchcraft in the 15th to 18th […]
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Scotland is a large and varied country, sometimes wild in its landscape, sometimes calm and serene, but always interesting. Drive out of any busy city and you’re straight into open countryside, many filled with mountains and lochs. In the lowlands, you can travel easily between the two cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, but sprinkled around […]
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If a shiver runs down your spine every time a mirror breaks or a black cat crosses your path, you might be surprised to know that many of our commonly held superstitions originate from Scotland. Their enduring fascination with superstitions could be a remnant of Scotland’s infamous obsession with witchcraft in the 15th to 18th […]
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The Scots are expert purveyors of words. When in doubt, they always have this uncanny ability to talk the hind legs off a donkey. They say a picture is worth a thousand words; in Scotland, the opposite reigns true. A few simple words can result in the most in-depth image being imprinted into the mind […]
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While most people instantly conjure up images of Edinburgh and the Highlands or tartan and tweed when they think of Scotland, the northern nation is actually home to a host of breath-takingly beautiful islands. In total, it has over 900 offshore islands to explore with the arresting archipelagos of the Shetland, Orkney and Inner and […]
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A great grassy landscape full of sloping green peaks, sparkling lochs, and proud castles, all set against an azure sky, the Scottish Highlands defies the imagination. This heather-scented, hearty Scotland is what most people think of when they envision the country. Although you could easily spend several weeks wandering the Scottish moors and acquainting yourself […]
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Much like the eclectic array of dialects, Scottish names are as magical as the dreamscapes they stem from. Some classic, others wildly unique, swoon over the most striking names from Scotland and the meaning behind them. Ailsa Female | Pronounced the same way as Elsa, Ailsa is a tried and true Scots name with Viking […]
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The Highlands of Scotland feel a world away from the rest of the UK. The pure natural beauty is undeniable and the few people who call this corner of the world home, make visitors feel very welcome. Indeed, the welcoming of a stranger is a crucial part of the Highlander’s psyche. There’s so much to […]
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