Tom McClean’s Highland Outdoor Centre
In 1971, legendary adventurer Tom McClean found the ideal piece of land to establish his adventure center. He became known to the world as the first man to have the determination and endurance to row from Canada to Ireland, crossing the North Atlantic Ocean. His love for exploration and discovery is incorporated in his outdoor center, the Tom McClean’s Higland Outdoor Centre, located in the West Highlands in Scotland, on the picturesque shores of the Loch Nevis.
Features - Editor - 26 November 2007
The Excitement of the Kirkwall Ba’
The Kirkwall Ba’ Game is a mass-football game which is played in the streets of the picturesque town of Kirkwall, Scotland, every Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Dating back to the mid-17th century, this popular mass-football game has undergone changes in the playing style and even the playing field, but its popularity keeps growing and is a much anticipated event.
Features - Editor - 21 November 2007
The Hoog and Hoog Royale
The Hoog and The Hoog Royale are two of the biggest events that will take place in Scotland during Hogmanay. For those who are not familiar with Hogmanay, it is New Years Eve, the 31st of December 2007. In Scotland, New Years Eve is a celebration like no other. It is not only viewed as an evening of celebration, but has much history and tradition connected to it. To miss out on The Hoog and The Hoog Royale will most definitely be a great disappointment.
Features - Editor - 19 November 2007
An Intriguing Tour of the Glasgow Necropolis
Prominently situated on a hill above the Glasgow Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral of St. Mungo), the Glasgow Necropolis is the final resting place for at least fifty thousand people who have been buried in approximately 3,500 tombs. This Victorian cemetery in Glasgow, Scotland, has been modeled along the lines of the famous Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France.
Features - Editor - 14 November 2007
Take Some Time Out at Bettyhill
The village of Bettyhill is a magnificent stretch of land, located in the lost landscapes of Scotland. It is often referred to as an untouched part of Scotland and one of its best-kept secrets. More tourists are traveling to Bettyhill to experience the fresh clean air of the countryside and enjoy the natural beauty of the mysterious lochs and the majestic Naver River. Bettyhill is the perfect location for stories of legend and myth, and visitors will be enraptured by the heritage of this sleepy little village.
