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Scotland is a land of deep culture and deep accents. This is reminiscent in Scotland's sights - castles and strongholds of old, universities and warehouses. The sights can not speak for the people's culture, though, which is one of the best parts about visiting Scotland. Almost anyone will sit down and have a pint with you!
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sight Edinburgh Castle
in Edinburgh, Scotland
The crowning symbol of Scotland's capital. You really must visit this castle. The chapel dates from the 12th century, and the main buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries. Inside the walls you ...
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sight Royal Mile
in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh's showpiece mile running from the castle through the old part of the city as far as the seat of government. The Royal Mile, which Daniel Defoe described as the "finest street in the entire wo...
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sight Talisker Distillery
in Scotland
Discover one of the most famous whiskeys in the world. The Distillery offers tours year-round but it's recommended that you make a booking, as groups are small and winter availability is limited. Adult...
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museum / gallery National Gallery of Scotland
in Edinburgh, Scotland
One of the best art museums in Europe in the heart of Edinburgh. The Royal Scottish Academy Building and the National Gallery of Scotland form an arts centre which is unique in Europe: the National Gal...
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sight Heart of Neolithic Orkney
in Scotland
Two sites of mythological importance which teach us about 'Scotland's' inhabitants 5,000 years ago. The group of Neolithic monuments on Orkney consists of a large chambered tomb (Maes Howe), two ceremo...
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museum / gallery Royal Museum
in Edinburgh, Scotland
The Victorian entrance lobby with its glass dome is in itself worth a visit. Inside you will find exhibitions on science and ethnology where you can admire, among other things, stuffed elephants and d...
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sight Edinburgh Zoo
in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh's star attraction for kids. Opened in 1913, Edinburgh Zoo is famous for being the first zoo in the world to breed penguins in captivity; the daily penguin parade is a must-see, but you can als...
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sight Palace of Holyroodhouse
in Edinburgh, Scotland
"Queenie's time-share" is the joking name given to this palace because the monarch only ever spends a few days here in the summer. The palace was an abbey in the 12th century, before being extended 40...
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museum / gallery Glasgow Print Studios
in Glasgow, Scotland
address:King Street 22-25, Glasgow G65 0
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