Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/8PtXOw7mnjQ Rising above a plain where the Lowlands meet the Highlands, Stirling Castle was the seat of the kings and queens of Scotland for hundreds of years. It’s no surprise that this strategic castle has hosted many of the biggest names and events of Scottish history, from Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Battle of Bannockburn. …
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Scotland: Highland Games – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland Communities throughout Scotland host a Highland Games, where kilted athletes from the surrounding countryside gather to show off their speed, strength, and grace. A Highland Games is an all-day celebration of local sport and culture, like a track meet and a county fair rolled into one. #ricksteveseurope #scotland #highlandgames Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more …
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Skye, Scotland: Island Sights – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland Offering some of Scotland’s best scenery, the Isle of Skye is understandably popular. Narrow, twisty roads wind around Skye in the shadows of craggy, bald mountains, and the coastline is ruffled with peninsulas and “sea lochs,” or saltwater inlets. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check …
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Glasgow, Scotland: Buchanan Street – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/8PtXOw7mnjQ Glasgow’s busy Buchanan Street is the middle of a Z-shaped pedestrian boulevard nicknamed the “Golden Zed.” With the top shops in town and a variety of street musicians, Buchanan Street has a lively vibe. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #glasgow Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ …
Continue reading Highlands, Scotland: Clan Heritage – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
In Scotland, the Highlands have more than half the land and only 5 percent of the people. Still, it’s these Highlands — so vast, yet so sparsely populated — that give us the classic image of Scotland. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. More information about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #scottishhighlands …
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Glasgow, Scotland: Graffiti Street Art – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Glasgow: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland/glasgow Glasgow’s rough urban-scape — with its many blank walls — provides an inviting canvas for city-approved street artists. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: …
Continue reading Skye, Scotland: Pretty Portree – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Scottish Isles: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland Skye’s best home base is the town of Portree, nestled deep in its protective harbor. Portree, with its narrow streets and humble shops, restaurants, and hotels, is the island’s largest town and tourism center. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ …
Continue reading Highlands, Scotland: Inveraray Castle – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to the Scottish Highlands: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland/highlands Scotland’s Inveraray Castle is a stately, turreted royal palace set in a delightful garden. The castle’s public half is a museum filled with precious Campbell clan artifacts, and an impressive armory collection. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe …
Continue reading Inner Hebrides, Scotland: Mull, Iona, and Staffa – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More info about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland For a taste of Scotland’s west coast, take a day trip from Oban to the islands of Mull, Iona, and Staffa. Here in the Inner Hebrides, you can immerse yourself in pristine scenery, 1,500 years of Christian history, and dramatic sea caves. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations …
Continue reading Highlands, Scotland: Crannogs and Cairns – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
More information about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland The Highlands’ rich history stretches back 4,000 years. In prehistoric times, Highlanders lived in homes built out over lochs, called crannogs, and buried their dead amid mystical stone configurations, or cairns. Thanks to the efforts of modern Scots, you can still admire crannogs and cairns today. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this …
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