Scotland is a country with lots of interesting things for you to explore. Knowing the following before traveling to this country will help you have a perfect trip. Weather “Four seasons in a day” is the type of weather you should keep in mind when planning your trip to Scotland. The more you go to […]
Hogmanay – New year festival in Edinburgh, Scotland
Well-known as the world’s most celebrating New Year festival, Hogmanay is not only organized for Scottish people but also invites everyone in the world to join. For Scottish people, the new year is always a special occasion than Christmas. And most of the people here have made it known to the world through the Hogmanay […]
6 must-visit lakes that suit for water sports activities in Scotland
There are over 31,000 lakes with beautiful natural landscapes in Scotland. This is the ideal place for hiking and enjoying the fresh air. Below is a list of beautiful lakes to visit in Scotland. 1. Loch Ness Loch Ness is the second deepest lake in Scotland stretching to 37km southwest of Inverness. From there, you […]
Beltane Festival of Scottish
Entering in May, Scotland became with the Beltane festival, bustling and meaningful. About the Beltane festival For Scotland, the name of the Beltane festival means “bright fire”, after the name of the god of fire Belenos. The festival takes place in the summer, from April 30 to May 2 at Calton Hill. For ancient Celtic […]
The Lost Kingdom in Scotland
The Rheged Kingdom was one of the civilizations that existed in the Dark Kingdom of England, famous for the first English poems composed from the Middle Ages. But despite its popularity, the kingdom’s position remains a great mystery throughout the centuries. This kingdom was ruled by the king Urien around the year 600. Recently, scientists […]
Golf and Scottish role
Referring to the beginning of golf, most thought that this sport originated from Scotland. However, it was still controversial. First of all, it must be affirmed that golf as we know it now emerges from Scotland. The Scots of that day played golf in a basic way: holding a stick, hitting the ball, putting the […]
Scotland: Thorny Thistle & Unicorn
Different from the royal emblem of the United Kingdom used in the UK, in Scotland this badge has many changes like the unicorn (the symbol of Scotland) and the lion (the British symbol) swapped with each other. At the same time, the Tudor roses disappeared, replaced by thistle, expressing the importance of these two symbols […]
The Land with Unique Features
Famous for the image of men wearing skirts, Scotland has long attracted tourists not only by natural beauty but also many cultural features. The combination of tourism and politics Scotland has many tourist destinations as typical political works. A typical example is the Holyrood palace in Edinburgh, which hosts major events and the Scottish Parliament […]
8 Culture Socks When Coming to Scotland to Study
Scottish tone When I first came to Glasgow, I thought I knew how to speak and understand English at least intermediate. However, it took some time for me to fully understand the intonation spoken in Scotland. However, you should not let this discourage you: in my personal opinion, their intonation is one of the best […]
Scotland – The Country of Ancient Heritage
Scotland boasts many stunning. The Urquhart Castle overlooks Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. The castle has been handed many times in history and witnessed many bloody battles, since the 17th century the castle was only a ruin. Scotland occupies one third of the northern area of the British Isles. In addition to the mainland […]
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