South East Scotland

Free guide: 5 Days in Ayr/Ayrshire Travel Itinerary

Ayr Travel Itinerary. Immerse yourself in historic castle ruins, and delve into the world of Robert Burns....

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Coulter's Candy / Ally Bally Bee, a traditional Scottish song

A look at the popular Scottish folksong - Coulter's Candy / Ally Bally Bee - which is still sung to children today....

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Do you need a passport to fly to Scotland?

A guide to passports in Scotland and the UK. Can you catch internal flights within Scotland? What are the other forms ...

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How to drive in Scotland, a short guide on driving in Scotland

A short guide on driving in Scotland, rules, roads, road signs, car hire and the most scenic routes to explore....

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Lady Grisell Baillie

Born into turbulent times, Lady Grisell Baillie showed extraordinary courage as a child messenger during religious perse...

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Saint Aebbe

Royal princess turned abbess who founded Coldingham monastery around 640, educated Saint Etheldreda, and pioneered Chris...

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Sir William Fairbairn

Scottish engineer who pioneered wrought iron construction and designed the revolutionary Britannia Bridge. From humble K...

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Where is New Asgard? A unique filming location.

The blockbuster Avengers: Endgame was filmed at the small Scottish town of St Abbs! Find out more!...

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Why didn't the Romans invade Caledonia / Scotland?

How was Scotland able to withstand the might of the Roman Empire 2000 years ago? The Battle of Mons Graupius and Hadria...

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