One thing that many visitors to the UK and more specifically those travelling to Scotland, find unusual is the range and design of our banknotes. Unlike most countries several British banks, including three in Scotland, are licensed to print circulatory banknotes; which makes for a wallet-full of interesting designs and colours. The value of these [...]
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Whisky Tours of Scotland
December 7, 2011
Whisky Tours of Scotland Whisky, the Water of Life is an important part of the culture of Scotland; a key ingredient in the blend that makes us who we are and woven deep into the fabric of our psyche. It is one of our biggest industries, bringing in nearly £4 billion per year into the [...]
Eilean Donan Castle
November 30, 2010
Eilean Donan Castle is probably the most photographed Castle in Scotland and appears on many shortbread tins and Fudge boxes. The word Eilean Donan means “Island of Donnan” and sits within Loch Duich in the Western Isles of Scotland. The Island is reached by a stone footbridge from the mainland and is currently owned by [...]










December 18, 2011
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