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The Scottish sport of haggis hurling has a somewhat controversial history. While it is claimed to be a traditional Scottish sport with an ancient origin, the game as it is played today is believed to have much more recent roots. Whatever the history of the game, its popularity has grown over the years and is played in far-off countries, such as the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, wherever groups of Scots have settled.
ScotlandWhisky and ten bars in Edinburgh have joined forces to promote a product that is a part of the culture and heritage of Scotland, namely whisky. The distillation of whisky, or Scotch whisky, can be traced as far back as 1494. It became a very popular drink, even though at the beginning it was often used by monasteries for medicinal purposes. By 1707, distillers were driven underground as whisky was declared a prohibited product. This did not stop the distilling of whisky, but opened up a market for smuggling.
The picturesque island of Fetlar is often referred to as the Garden of Shetland, as it is blanketed in breathtaking green fields and land, which is mostly used for farming. Other than being the idyllic location for a peaceful vacation filled with natural wonder and magnificent bird watching opportunities, the island is also scattered with the remains and tell-tale signs of its distinguished history of Norse and Viking occupation and Stone Age relics. One can always spend days trying to locate these hidden sights, but visiting the Fetlar Interpretive Centre is far less time consuming and much more educational and fascinating.
Located in Balhousie Castle on the north side of Perth, Scotland, the Black Watch Museum presents an in depth history of Scotland’s oldest Highlands Regiment in a manner that is interesting and informative. Lacking sufficient military forces, the Black Watch was formed from members of loyal clans in the wake of the 1715 Jacobite Uprising. The name Black Watch refers both to the dark colors of their tartan and the role that they played at that time in maintaining order and keeping on the watch for crime.
Ski mountaineering enthusiasts readily agree that this burgeoning sport is one of the best ways to view Scotland’s hills in winter, while avoiding the inevitable crowds on piste. Ski mountaineering, also referred to as ski touring, is offered by a number of tour operators and ski schools to skiers looking for some adventure, and Scotland’s rugged landscape has some superb ski mountaineering options.
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