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Brigadoon or Brig o’ Doon

The 1954 MGM musical feature film “Brigadoon” still has a resonance today with many people, even if they have never seen the film, as they have an idea of this Scottish idyll. The thought of arriving in a small place in Scotland

Visit Scotland in autumn

Scotland is just the place to create memories of all things autumn. With vast national parks dedicated to celebrating the impressive and imposing scenery of the mountains and lochs, where else could you think to lose yourself for a few days?

What time does Edinburgh’s one o’clock gun fire?

This is a classic question that has been asked in Edinburgh about this famous gun! Today, this “one o’clock” gun is fired every day, apart from Sunday, at precisely 13.00 hours. Since 2001 the gun in question is a L118 Light Gun, which is fired from the north face of Edinburgh Castle.

New Property Alert - Lochside Country House [034]

New in September 2009 is this Lochside Country House, situated on the south side of Loch Ness with stunning views over the loch itself.

No man is an island

Back in 1624 John Donne was writing serious prose reflecting on his illness and used the memorable line “no man is an island”. I am sure he did not have in mind that in August 2009, a retired banker would isolate himself on a remote Scottish island for a whole month to try and stop smoking.

Staycation in Scotland

Isn’t it funny how a word that you have not heard of before is suddenly constantly used all the time. For example, the word “staycation”, is the mixing of “stay-at-home” and “vacation

A castle, the Queen and Mr Brown

If you have not been invited to Balmoral Castle this year, why not book your own castle for your summer holidays

Wake up to “WakeScot” 2009

On the Saturday and Sunday of 1st and 2nd August 2009, at Lochearnhead in Central Scotland, WakeScot 2009 is taking place

Family Friendly Gathering in Scotland

On the 25th and 26th July 2009 Edinburgh will witness the largest Highland Games to have been held in Scotland.

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