One of several islands in the Firth of Forth, Cramond Island is among Edinburgh’s most attractive places. Located on the north-western edge of the city, the tiny island is nearly a mile from the shoreline at the estuary of the River Almond. Almost cut off from the western edge of Edinburgh by a line of [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Scotland has given rise to many famous people that have become notable in arts, literature, sciences or architecture, but little know that such a small country is home to a bunch of great actors known for their notoriety. And just to narrow things down, how about knowing which famous actors have something to do with [...]
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A majestic landmark that dominates Edinburgh’s skyline and powders the air with its long and colorful heritage, Edinburgh Castle is one of the most renowned buildings from Scotland and one of the most visited ancient monuments in Britain. It’s a powerful national symbol (part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site) [...]
Continue reading...Monday, May 25, 2009
A unique combination of heritage, colour and culture, the city of Edinburgh is the showcase capital of Scotland. One of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in Europe, Edinburgh manages to charm even the pickiest with its wonderful Georgian and Victorian architecture and a bunch of winding medieval streets to wander about. Situated close to [...]
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