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Scotland Magazine section In the newsFresh battle set for CullodenThe National Trust for Scotland has launched a major appeal to raise funds for the development of a new Culloden Battlefield Memorial Centre. The current centre is outdated and is no longer able to cope with the 250,000 annual visitors. The NTS has already raised more than £6.5 million in grants f... By Sally Toms from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Take it to the bridgeOriginal sketches by the iconic engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel for a bridge over the River Dee at Balmoral are to go on public display for the first time at Balmoral Castle over the forthcoming summer. Brunel was commissioned to design the bridge by Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert, the Roy... By Sally Toms from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 In brief...In brief... The legend of Greyfriars Bobby, the devoted little terrier who stayed by his master’s grave in an Edinburgh churchyard for 14 years, has been commemorated by an official soft toy. The little dog is available for purchase at outlets across the city including the National Museum of Scotla... By Sally Toms from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Natural tourism is kicking up a stormScotland is experiencing a new fast growing tourism trend as storm watchers flock to the country’s best vantage points to take in some of the world’s best natural spectacles. And the Banffshire Coastal Tourism Partnership is harnessing the tourist potential, drawing inspiration from its American co... By Sally Toms from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Edinburgh set for animal magicThe Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has revealed plans for its £58million redevelopment project at Edinburgh Zoo. The project is expected to take 20 years to complete, but will transform the zoo into a world class attraction that will draw in 850,000 visitors a year. The zoo will be sp... By Sally Toms from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Choosing the right pathImproved paths and a new viewing platform are being created at Skara Brae on Orkney to help protect the Neolithic village from the trampling feet of thousands of annual visitors. In the past decade more than half a million people have trodden paths which run across the wallheads of some of the hous... By Sally Toms from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 New look for ThursoWork has begun on a major project to restore a much loved building in Thurso to its former glory and to turn it into a high quality facility for the local community and visitors alike. The £3.5m project, spearheaded by Caithness Horizons, will transform the Town Hall into a museum, visitor centre a... By Sally Toms from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Bird watching at its bestAproject has been launched to boost wildlife conservation and tourism to the Trossachs National Park. The new Trossachs Bird of Prey trail links two viewing projects at Argaty Red Kites and at the Osprey Viewing Centre at Aberfoyle. The trail passes through stunning locations such as Lake of Mente... By Sally Toms from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 Centre looks to the futureOur Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh has unveiled two new galleries which will guarantee its place as the ‘mustsee’ experience of the summer. The exhibits, FutureDome and Earthscape Scotland represent a combined investment of almost £2 million. Earthscape Scotland is a free outdoor gallery tracing Scotl... By Sally Toms from Issue 26 published on 21/04/2006 |  | ||||||||||||
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