Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Fri, 09/06/2013 - 11:25
Ever want to see the history of Scotland, in one place? Head to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh this month to see it! The free exhibition is in the Main Hall from 3-21 September, 2013. The Great Tapestry will tour Scotland, after that.
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Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Mon, 08/26/2013 - 11:23
Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)
Royal Exchange Square
Glasgow
The building is centuries old, dating back to the eighteenth century when it was an elegant home for a Glasgow merchant who made his fortune in tobacco trade and made a home for his family in ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Wed, 08/07/2013 - 15:30
How much do you know about Mary, Queen of Scots? If you're a history buff, like me, you'll be elated at two major avenues in Scotland, right now, to learn more about her. A new book written and produced by Historic Scotland coincides wi ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Wed, 07/10/2013 - 14:11
Young visitors to Stirling Castle will be able to learn more about it with a new, interactive section on the Castle’s website: Kids Castle. Fun and educational, it is designed to help children and their families discover more about the iconic lan ...
Submitted by Elizabeth Kelsey on Sun, 06/30/2013 - 12:18
When the weather begins to turn warmer, many travelers choose to visit Scotland - and for obvious reasons. Despite the charm of a snowy winter, some want to avoid the cold and instead enjoy days by the seaside or walking the plethora of trails av ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 12:15
Do you love pubs? The colorful exteriors, exteriors, and characters? A place to relax? Look no further...a new publication from Historic Scotland highlights the broad variety of listed pubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pubs of Edinburgh and Glasgow& ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 17:30
If you’re in the Highlands of Scotland – the land of romance, storied history, kilts and bagpipes, Glens and Bens – consider Inverness as your home base for 10 days of exploring Scottish culture, arts, nature, food, and great people.
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Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 14:11
Are you intrigued by the Standing Stones in Scotland? Recumbent stone circles? Paths of the sun? Have I got a film for you! It's called Standing with Stones, and covers England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.
What does archaology have to t ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 11:17
Photography - invented in 1839, and quickly improved upon by the Scots! There were several early photography pioneers that worked with the calotype process, including David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Sir David Brewster, Dr. Thomas Keith, and Mark ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 14:11
Beneath the streets of Edinburgh lurks a labyrinth of man-made tunnels that were originally designed to hide clandestine activities from the light of day. Once a refuge for everyone from renegade kings to common criminals, this subterranean netwo ...
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