Scottish Tour Guide's Blog

Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, Visit England

catswhiskers — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:00:34 +0000

River Avon and Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, England

This evening, I am focusing on the popular visitor town of Stratford-upon-Avon which is synonymous with England’s greatest playwright for it was here that William Shakespeare was both born and buried.

Visit St Monans Church, Visit Fife Coast Scotland

catswhiskers — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:12:17 +0000

St. Monans Church, Fife Coast, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on St. Monans Parish Church which is located on an elevated position overlooking the Firth of Forth. This historic church is usually open and welcomes visitors.Some key historic and other facts:

Visit Royal Scottish Academy, Visit Scotland

catswhiskers — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:34:58 +0000

Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on the Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture which is located in the heart of Edinburgh, Princes Street, and is home to a wide ranging collection of contemporary art dating back to the founding of the institution in 1826. In the course of each year various themed exhibitions are available for viewing.

Visit Corbridge Roman Site, Visit Hadrian’s Wall

catswhiskers — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:38:57 +0000

Columns of Porticoes, Corbridge Roman Site, England

This evening, I am posting information on Corbridge Roman Site near Hadrian’s Wall. Location is probably due to the site being at the intersection of the principal Roman roads of the day which ran east-west and north-south. Although lying south of Hadrian’s Wall, Corbridge ( Coria) had a major support role as evidenced by a series of military forts which spanned the period from the late 1st century AD through to middle of the second century.From around AD 165 a new garrison town was developed which was maintained through to the 5th century AD.

Visit Clan Macmillan, Visit Scotland

catswhiskers — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:21:40 +0000

Castle Sween, Knapdale, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on Clan Macmillan which has long association with Knapadale on the West of Scotland, Lochaber in the central west Highlands (around Fort William and the Great Glen) and Inverness.

Tour Glenlivet Distillery, Tour Scotland

catswhiskers — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:30:34 +0000

Glenlivet Whisky, Speyside, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on Glenlivet, a name which is synonymous with whisky making in Scotland and a distillery with a long and illustrious history dating back to 1824.

Tour River Clyde at Night, Tour Glasgow

catswhiskers — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:38:50 +0000

Battleship at Night, Glasgow, Scotland

This evening, I joined a short, night-time cruise on the River Clyde on a small boat. The weather was cold but dry resulting in some reasonable photo opportunties in the clear visibility.

Visit Jedburgh, Visit Scottish Borders

catswhiskers — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:18:11 +0000

Jedburgh, Borders Region, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on the charming, historic town of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, south of Edinburgh. This town conveniently sits on the main route linking England and Scotland and hence attracts many visitors. There are three principal attractions in Jedburgh:

Visit Ayr Races, Visit Scotland

catswhiskers — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:01:52 +0000

Winner's Enclosure at Ayr Racecourse, Scotland

This afternoon I attended the Valentine’s Raceday at Ayr Racecourse, Scotland.

Ayr is a pleasant coastal town about 30 mins drive south from Glasgow.

Visit Floors Castle, Visit Scottish Borders

catswhiskers — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:30:34 +0000

Floors Castle, Kelso, Scotland

This evening, I mam posting information on Floors Castle which is located near Kelso in the Scottish Borders. This spectacular mansion stands on a terrace overlooking the River Tweed. Key facts: