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Iona Island in the Hebrides

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2012

Iona is a tiny island off the west coast of Scotland in the Hebrides. For such a small piece of land it has a long and impressive history, from being the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland, to ... 
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The Town of St Andrews

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2011

For a smallish town, population around 15,000, gorgeous medieval St Andrews in Scotland has quite a few claims to fame. For starters there’s the golf. St Andrews is the heart-center of golf ... 
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Train Travel in Scotland

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, September 2012

Travelling by train is one of the best ways to see a place—you get to relax and let someone else do the driving, and you can gaze out the window at the scenery. This is particularly true in  ... 
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3 Days in Inverness: Suggested Itineraries

Viator

Written by Viator, March 2013

Tours & Tickets

Whether you’re making a pit stop in the Highlands’ capital before heading out on a hiking expedition or spending a leisurely weekend in the UK’s northernmost city, Inverness is the perfect gateway to ... 
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Haunted Edinburgh

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, September 2012

As soon as you step off the train at Edinburgh’s Waverley station you can feel it: the history – and the haunting. This is a city with stories to tell. Perhaps its the presence of Edinburgh Castle ... 
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How to Get Around in Edinburgh

Zoe Smith

Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, January 2013

As Scotland ’s capital and main transport hub, Edinburgh ’s historic buildings, vast green spaces and steep cobblestone streets make a fascinating backdrop to set your sightseeing to. Whether ... 
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How to Spend One Day in Edinburgh

Zoe Smith

Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, February 2013

Scotland ’s vibrant capital does its hard-partying reputation proud as the host for a number of important Scottish festivals and celebrations (including the legendary 4-day New Year ’s ... 
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St Andrews, Scotland

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2012

These days St Andrews might best be known as the place where Prince William met Kate Middleton when they both attended university here. But it was an important Scottish town for many centuries before ... 
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The Isle of Skye

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2011

Fifteen years ago, a strange thing happened on the Isle of Skye – a bridge was built linking the island to the mainland. Before this, the only way of reaching the place was by ferry and the ferry ... 
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