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 road, deserted, silver beaches; wild, barren moors; towering, majestic mountains and lush, fertile glens, these are just a few of the descriptions which can be applied to the ever changing scenery which awaits the traveller around Scotland's 30,000 square miles. There is a wealth of attractions to discover, the UK's finest Victorian architecture to astound, internationally acclaimed museums & galleries to inspire, as well as Scotland's s own unique atmosphere to soak up. Be entertained in its year-long calendar of festivals and special events, relax in over beautiful parks and gardens and enjoy outstanding shopping, superb bars and restaurants. Roman forts and settlements are found along the path of the Antonine Wall (~46 A.D.) which stretches from the Forth to the Clyde Estuaries. A particularly fine example of a Roman Bath House is located just north of Glasgow in Bearsden. 
1300 years ago, Viking raiders terrorised the west coast of Scotland and the "Battle of Largs" is still commemorated in spectacular fashion each September culminating in the burning of a Viking 'Longship'. The 'Vikingar Exhibition' is open all year round in Largs.
Ayrshire is 'Burns Country' boasting the 'Auld Brig o' Doon' and the Bard's cottage. Deep, mysterious lochs, relentlessly flowing rivers, torrential waterfalls and lazy streams are all fascinating and charming. A must stop for tourists is the tiny village of Gretna Green, where they can view the famous Blacksmith's Shop and the anvil where numerous English eloping couples have taken advantage of Scotland's more liberal marriage laws. 
The West Coast abounds with Islands. On the East Coast lies the city of Edinburgh dating back to David I who founded Holyrood Abbey in 1128., which is also the present day capital of Scotland and home of the Palace of Holyroodhouse the British Monarch's official Scottish residence.
 Edinburgh castle, situated on top of a volcanic plug, dates from the 17th century and St Giles' Cathedral on the city's Royal Mile dates from the 14th century.
Today the city hosts the world-famous International Festival. Literally hundreds of dramatic, musical and comedy performances as well as the Film Festival, Military Tattoo (held against the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle) and the Jazz Festival spans a three week period each August. The Forth Road and Rail Bridges link Lothian to the Kingdom of Fife. Here the small fishing villages of St Monans, Elie and Anstruther deserve some time to appreciate their charm. 
St. Andrew's, the site of Scotland's oldest University (1410) and the home of Golf lies a few miles further north.
The visitor to Scotland will never be bored with some of the world's finest Climbing, Walking, Fishing, Sailing, Ski-ing and Golfing activities ready to occupy their waking hours. Worldroom: Edinburgh City Guide Edinburgh Weather: | |||
