Scotland Travel Guide

The 2010 Open Championship at St. Andrews

Ian Rose — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:07:17 +0000

For golfers and fans of the game, there’s no destination quite like Scotland. With hundreds of courses across the country, including some of the most famous in the world, there is no more complete golf destination. This only becomes more true when the Open Championship comes to Scotland, as it does every four [...]

2010 Scottish Restaurant Award Winners

Ian Rose — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:38:07 +0000

When some travelers think of dining in Scotland, they tend to oversimplify. Their minds go straight to the stereotypes: haggis, meat pies, and perhaps a lamb shank. Though these are all certainly present around the country, the restaurants of Scotland have come a long way, and now every major city and large town [...]

Perth 800: A Year-long Birthday Party

Ian Rose — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:00:49 +0000

The town of Perth isn’t one of the larger tourist destinations in Scotland, being largely outshined in this regard by Edinburgh to the south and Glasgow to the west. But 2010 is a very special year for Perth, and anyone planning a trip to Scotland this year should consider a visit. After all, [...]

Castles in Edinburgh

Ian Rose — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:10:31 +0000

Visitors to Scotland come for many different reasons, but usually have a few things they would be disappointed to leave without seeing, and on the top of that list is castles. The historic stone fortresses that dot Scotland’s landscape, especially in the Highlands, are some of the most popular and iconic travel destinations in [...]

Murrayfield, the Home of Scottish Rugby

Ian Rose — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:28:13 +0000

As I write this post, Scotland is preparing for the 2010 Six Nations tournament, the annual championship of European rugby. The home matches (in 2010 hosting France and bitter rivals England) are played at one of the great stadiums of Scotland, and one of the great rugby parks anywhere - Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, [...]

Direct Flights from Spain to Scotland

Ian Rose — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:40:47 +0000

Spain and Scotland are both great European travel destinations, each with some very different things to offer the traveler. While Spain has great beaches, Scotland has some of the best hiking in Europe. Spain has unrivaled restaurants and food, and Scotland is better known for whisky. It is now easier than ever [...]

Direct Flights from France to Scotland

Ian Rose — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:15:05 +0000

The majority of visitors who fly to Scotland come here through London, but with the rise of budget airlines like RyanAir and EasyJet, it can be easier and cheaper to fly directly from mainland Europe to Scotland without a stop in London first. There are now direct flights from all over France to the [...]

Whisky Regions of Scotland

Ian Rose — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:39:06 +0000

Scotch whisky is one of Scotland’s great loves, and one of its greatest exports as well. Each year, over 700 million litres of whisky is distilled throughout the country. But one of the great things about Scotch, for both the liquor enthusiast and the traveler, is how much the flavor and character of [...]

The Only Nude Beach in Scotland

Ian Rose — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:29:30 +0000

For most travelers planning a trip to Scotland, there are about a thousand things that come to mind before nude beaches. After all, Scotland isn’t the warmest spot in Europe, and (kilts aside) is usually thought of as a destination where more layers of clothing are needed, not less. But as I always [...]

Visiting Culloden Battlefield

Ian Rose — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:30 +0000

Scottish Gaelic: Blàr Chùil Lodair For a history buff, Scotland can seem overwhelming. The country has so many castles, ancient standing stones and historic walking paths that it can be hard to know where to begin. But for a visitor to the Highlands of Scotland, especially one with an interest in its military history, [...]