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Orkney in the Far North

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on April 15th, 2013%

Westray has some stunning headlands and a beautiful coastline . . . → Read More: Orkney in the Far North

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Worth the Attention

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on February 25th, 2013%

In August each year Edinburgh Castle holds its annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo . . . → Read More: Edinburgh Military Tattoo Worth the Attention

Far North Line Scotland

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on November 8th, 2012%

You follow the coastline, crossing firths and forths and rivers and canals . . . → Read More: Far North Line Scotland

Vikings remembered on Shetland

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on September 29th, 2011%

After a day of marches and processions, in the evening up to 1,000 costumed ‘guizers’ carry flaming torches and drag a wooden ship through the town . . . → Read More: Vikings remembered on Shetland

Thurso in the far north

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on August 24th, 2011%

It also had a nice warmth about it, that was generated by the welcome given by the locals . . . → Read More: Thurso in the far north

New transport museum for Glasgow

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on April 18th, 2011%

There will be 3,000 objects on display showing Glasgow’s industrial heritage and its important maritime history . . . → Read More: New transport museum for Glasgow

Aberdeen a city set in stone

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on January 5th, 2011%

I was expecting to find a rather dour city, but was surprisingly delighted to find that Aberdeen is a really charming and lively place . . . → Read More: Aberdeen a city set in stone

Discovering Glenfiddich Distillery

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 19th, 2010%

There is an on-site restaurant, The Malt Barn, a gift shop and free parking for cars and coaches . . . → Read More: Discovering Glenfiddich Distillery

Great Scot! Robert Burns Birthplace museum

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on November 10th, 2010%

There will be an interactive Burns Supper to show how he has become a ‘cult worship figure’ for many people round the world . . . → Read More: Great Scot! Robert Burns Birthplace museum

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Orkney in the Far North

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Worth the Attention

Far North Line Scotland

Vikings remembered on Shetland

Thurso in the far north

New transport museum for Glasgow

Aberdeen a city set in stone

Discovering Glenfiddich Distillery

Great Scot! Robert Burns Birthplace museum

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