Scotland:
Scotland, a land with a great history and scenic landscapes. Thousands of acres of green stretch from the ragged coastline up hill to be replaced by scenic mountains, lakes, castles and churches. Scotland's tourism industry is flourishing and still developing to the fullest. Enjoy a relaxing day at one of Scotland's beautiful golf Courses. Discover landscape and historical attractions that will leave you breathless, listen to Scotland's bagpipe music, explore castles and old monasteries, visit the lakes for a boat ride or go on a picture hunt for 'Nessie' at Loch Ness.
Attractions In & Around:
Edinburgh Castle:
This magnificent Castle is Edinburgh's top tourist attraction known throughout the world. The Castle rock has been inhabited since 800 BC and the great Castle which grew upon it has become a symbol of Scotland's nationhood. Guided tours are available but cannot be reserved in advance. Visit the "Honours of the Kingdom" exhibition showing the Scottish Crown Jewels, The Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg cannon.
Refresh your senses and explore the riches of the green kingdom at one of the world's finest botanic gardens. Journey through warmer climes in the Glasshouses or discover contemporary art at Inverleith House... there's something for everyone!
National War Museum
War and military service have touched the lives of countless Scots, leaving their mark on Scotland's history, image and reputation abroad.
Here, in the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, explore over 400 years of the Scottish military experience. Uncover stories of courage and determination, victory and defeat, heroics and heartbreak.
Visit the Edinburgh Castle website to find out more about ticket prices. Entry to the museum is free with admission to the castle.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Founded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is The Queen's official residence in Scotland. Situated at the end of the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is closely associated with Scotland's turbulent past, including Mary, Queen of Scots, who lived here between 1561 and 1567. Successive kings and queens have made the Palace of Holyroodhouse the premier royal residence in Scotland. Today, the Palace is the setting for State ceremonies and official entertaining.
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral is the only Scottish mainland medieval cathedral to have survived the Reformation complete (apart from its western towers). It was built in the course of the 15th century, over the supposed tomb of St Kentigern.
Notable features in this splendid building are the elaborately vaulted crypt, the stone screen of the early 15th century and the unfinished Blackadder Aisle.
A new lighting system reveals much of the medieval splendor for the first time.
Burrell Collection
A collection of treasures gifted to the City of Glasgow by Sir William Burrell, ship owner and art collector, in 1944, the Burrell Collection is located in a purpose built gallery within Pollok Country Park. After much wrangling over where the collection should be located, in 1963, it was finally agreed that it should be housed in a specially-designed building located in the park.
Designed by Barry Gasson, John Meunier and Brit Anderson of the Cambridge University School of Architecture, the Gallery was finally opened to the public in 1983. The building is clad in Locharbriggs red sandstone, which is combined with glass and stainless steel.
The collection comprises: 19th-century paintings, including works by Degas, Cezanne, Renoir, McTaggart and Whistler; North European mediaeval art, including stained glass, tapestries and sculptures; European post-mediaeval art, comprising of silver, table glass and needlework; Oriental art which includes Chinese ceramics, Japanese prints and bronzes and jade; Near-East carpets from areas between India and Turkey; and Artefacts which covers items from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Assyria and Mesopotamia.
