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Hill Walkers Guide to the Cairngorms
by Chris Smith
Scotland attracts tourists from the world over to experience countryside scenery. The highland beauty is in part why the country was recently voted the most beautiful in the world, and it’s easy to se...
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Hillwalking, Scotland, Cairngorms
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Falkirk's Kelpies Hit The Big Apple
by Nadine Lee
Scaled models of Falkirk's Kelpies at their temporary home in NYC.
Scaled models of Falkirk's impressive Kelpie statues have embarked on their first overseas tour, just in time for upcoming Scottis...
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Falkirk, Horse, New York City, Tartan Day, The Kelpies
Our Vote for Scotland's National Tree
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by Nadine Lee
Canada has the instantly recognisable maple tree, Japan has the whimsical cherry blossom, and England has the mighty royal oak. However Scotland seems to have missed the proverbial national-tree boat,...
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Gaelic Heritage, MacLachlan, Malcolm, Scottish Clans, Scottish Nature, Urquhart
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The Friendly Falls
by Nadine Lee
The Falls of Dochart
I recently came across a book called My Favourite Place, where various writers discuss their most-loved places in Scotland. The book was available free from libraries throughou...
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Innis Bhuidhe, Killin, Macnab, Michael Palin, Monty Python, The Falls of Dochart
Sound of Barra Protected Despite Chief's Concerns
by Nadine Lee
The Sound of Barra
The Sound of Barra has been designated a site of Special Area of Conservation (SAC) despite opposition from the chief of Clan MacNeil of Barra and local community members. Descri...
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