Archive for July, 2010
Cheap hotels in Dundee
Jul 20th
Dundee is located North of Edinburgh, in the county of Angus. In Victorian times it was famous for producing the textile ‘Jute’.
Perhaps the best known attraction in Dundee is the famous ship ‘Discovery’(incidentally Dundee is known as ‘The city of Discovery’), which took Captain Scott to the South Pole in 1901. The ship is permanently berthed in Dundee and you can take an on-board guided tour and learn all about the fascinating story of the ship and it’s expeditions.
Dundee is also known in Scotland as a great destination for shoppers, but also boasts museums, theatres, an observatory, beautiful gardens and More >
The Scottish Borders
Jul 18th
If you are looking for a peaceful break in Scotland this summer, you should consider the hills, valleys and sleepy villages of The Scottish Borders as a destination.
The town of Kelso lies at the heart of the Scottish Borders and was built around the abbey where King James II was killed in 1460. Floors Castle is nearby, and indeed the entire area is littered with historic monuments to visit. Kelso also provides a great base from which to further explore the Borders and it’s other settlements such as Jedburgh and Melrose.
Accommodation is plentiful and welcoming, you will find the people More >
Visit Glasgow
Jul 17th
Scotland’s largest city is easy to reach from anywhere in the UK, is packed with hidden treasures and provides a great base from which to explore the West coast of Scotland and even venture into The Highlands.
Well known in Scotland as a great place to shop, Glasgow also offers much, much more..
The Glasgow Science Centre is an observatory, planetarium and museum rolled into one and great for an educational family visit, but also eye-opening for the adults. The world renowned Gallery of Modern Art is and located conveniently right in Glasgow city centre and is only one of several art More >