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Scotland’s beauty is unparalleled.
Never have I walked in such breathtaking scenery that looks almost ethereal.
No wonder J.K. Rowling said Scotland is one of the most hauntingly beautiful places in the world.
There’s no place on earth with more of the old superstitions and magic mixed into its daily life than the Scottish Highlands.
― Diana Gabaldon
There are two airports to choose from.
The international airport of Edinburgh is the biggest,
while just 77 km (48 miles) away from Edinburgh,
Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the second-biggest airport.
I flew into Edinburgh Airport.
The cheapest flight tickets are in the off-season:
November 1 to December 12 and December 26 to March 14.
The Jacobite Steam Train is one of Britain’s greatest train experiences.
More about the Jacobite Express >>Self-guided audio tour with tickets. Get all the interesting stories and history while exploring Edinburgh Castle in your own time, at your own pace.
The castle is in a good defensive position because it is perched atop Castle Hill and is bordered by cliffs on three sides.
The National Wallace Monument is a tower standing on the shoulder of Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It is open to the public to visit for an admission fee.
Address: Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Rd, Stirling FK9 5LF, United Kingdom
Known in medieval Celtic culture as a storyteller, verse maker and composer, the word ‘Bard’ has become synonymous with the world’s greatest poets. However, few are as celebrated as Scotland’s own ‘National Bard’, Robert Burns, who we pay tribute to on 25 January each year.
Scotland.org
If your life is boring, it lacks adventure.
Follow the Northern Lights in Scotland >>Dalhousie Castle Hotel and Aqueous Spa is a fine example of a luxury stay in the stylish country, boutique, and mansion house hotel.
This fabulous 13th-century stronghold is situated on acres of forested parkland by the River Esk in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian (12 km / 8 miles southeast of Edinburgh city center).
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