To those not accustomed to the Scottish tradition, Robert Burns Night might seem an odd thing. In the middle of the cold, dark, long winter, Scots (and many non-Scots with Scottish ancestry) come together on January 25th to read the poetry of Robert “Rabbie” Burns, enjoy some traditional music, and eat a meal of soup, …
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In the United Kingdom, city status is conferred upon places by letters patent or royal charter. It’s kind of a quirky system, where some cities are actually neighborhoods that don’t contain the entire city in the traditional sense (like the City of London or the City of Westminster), while other cities are actually made up …
Dave and I were both born in the countryside, and often can take it for granted, and I think it was when we were making our West Highland Way film that I was forcibly reminded of the incredible diversity that our British Isles have to offer in terms of nature and wildlife. The Highlands of …
It’s a great time to be alive! In the past, those who couldn’t travel were forced to content themselves with nothing more than books and the occasional (but relatively rare) glimpse of places on television. Today, we have an almost incomprehensible amount of information at our fingertips, including a surprising number of immersive 3D tours. …
Read more23 of the Best 3D Virtual Tours of British Museums, Castles, Churches, & Stately Homes
For as lovely and awe-inspiring as it can be, Scotland can also be incredibly spooky at times – as anyone who’s walked around Edinburgh’s Old Town at night can attest. It’s not that it’s dangerous. Scotland is an incredibly safe country. It’s more about the feeling places have, and perhaps some kind of lingering sense …
Read more13 Spooky Places in Scotland that Prove Just How Creepy it Can Be…
While we’re fans of the UK at any time of year, it’s a particularly magical place to be during the winter and holiday season. Between the lights displays, the cosy old buildings, the bustling Christmas markets, and the possibility of snow on some of the prettiest landscapes you’ll find anywhere, we can’t think of any …
Read more14 Photos That Prove the UK Is One of the Most Magical Places to Spend the Winter
On our most recent trip to the UK, we were lucky enough to spend a few days around Loch Ness. Specifically, we stayed in Drumnadrochit, the epicenter of Nessie tourism. It turned out to be one of the best spots we’ve visited yet. There’s actually quite a lot to do in the area, and …
Read morePlanning Your Loch Ness Visit in the Scottish Highlands