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Scotland Magazine section Exploring ScotlandTen places you have to visitWhen it comes to tourists sites, there is plenty of choice. Here Ian Buxton picks the ones you just can’t afford to miss It’s not hard to find somewhere special to visit in Scotland. City or countryside alike, there’s a rich variety of museums, galleries, attractions, heritage sites, countryside and places of interest to suit all tastes. The ‘top ten’ attractions are, of course, deservedly popular. Edinburgh Castle, ... By Ian Buxton from Issue 20 published on 10/04/2005 Visiting those old haunts...Roddy Martine, author of the book supernatural Scotland, picks Scotland's ten most haunted places Through the violence of its history, and the contrasts of its landscape, Scotland ideally lends itself to haunting. Haunting is universal. Every story has its stories of phantoms and psychic phenomena, but Scotland is somehow special. It may have something to do with the weather, the rain, the mi... By Roddy Martine from Issue 14 published on 2/5/2004 Operating under their own steamRelax a while, forget the rush and hurry of train and plane, and join Sara Wilson on a steam boat Transport has come on leaps and bounds over the last 100 years. We’ve seen the decline of trams and the ascent of skateboards, and it now takes just 30 minutes to get from Aberdeen to Glasgow if we hop on a plane and take to the skies. Amidst this wheel-orientated revolution borne to try and save u... By Sara Wilson from Issue 14 published on 2/5/2004 Whisky and water: a perfect mixThere are worse ways to explore Scotland's west coast than by travelling in a flotilla. Richard Jones went on the classic malts cruise It was a Talisker moment. Standing on the summit of a fern-strewn hill, almost embarrassingly modest in stature by local standards, with one of Scotland’s finest single malt whiskies in our hands. The murky weather that had spoilt the morning was beginning to clear, revealing a spellbinding panoram... By Richard Jones from Issue 14 published on 2/5/2004 Hit the road, JockYOUR GUIDE TO SOME SPECTACULAR SCOTTISH DRIVES, WITH PLENTY OF INTERESTING PIT STOPS, BY ANTHONY TROON So you’re here in Scotland, recently certified as one of the world’s most romantic destinations. You’ve come by car, or you plan to hire one. You are independent travellers, ready to explore. But where to start? This series offers some ideas of short, half-day routes you might like to take from seve... By Anthony Troon from Issue 8 published on 17/5/2003 |  | ||||||||||||
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