Thursday, 19 January 2012

Attractions- I Will Never Be Bored In Scotland!



·       Beaches-Biophysical 
In Scotland, there are so many beautiful beaches to see and visit. Many people are not aware of these amazing beaches and that is a shame, because they are beautiful sight to see. The beaches consist of breath taking white sands with a beautiful view. There are so many activities, like surfing, wind surfing and even kite surfing. Some of the beaches even have volcanoes, making it an exotic place to go.  You can even go sailing and see Scotland in a new way.

·       Edinburgh Zoo-Cultural
The Edinburgh zoo is filled with tons of amazing animals, like the Giant Pandas. This is the biggest wildlife attraction in Scotland. Here, you can meet over 1000 animals in just one day!! Some of the most amazing attractions in the Scotland Zoo are the Penguin Parades, Budongo Trail, where you see the Chimpanzies, hilltop Safari and even the Edinburgh Zoo Gardens.

·       Edinburgh castle-Cultural
This is a beautiful castle and one of the biggest attractions in Scotland. Here is a great way to learn all about the history of Scotland and take some amazing pictures. The castle sits on top of an non-active volcano and is a symbol of old and new Scotland. It is also said to be the Defender of the Nation.

·       Dawyck Gardens-Biophysical 
This is a breathtaking attraction that shows beautiful flowers for the different seasons. Azalea Terrace is the most popular thing to see while visiting the garden. This provides the visitor with an amazing colourful display. The Swiss Bridge, Dynamo Pond and the Italian stone work, is just a few of the features that draw in the tourists.  Another thing is the Beach walk, which turns from a green to a very deep brown. At the end of the tour, you get to see the Dawyck house.
         
·       The palace of Holyroodhouse-Cultural
This the official Scotland house of her Majesty, the Queen. Along with Edinburgh castle, this palace also shows much of Scotland’s history. It is best known as the home of the “queen of scots”, Mary.  Everyone also knows about the story that goes along with the castle, about the queens secretary being murdered by her second ex-husband.

·       Titan crane –Cultural
This is a 46 m high crane that was built in 1907. It was first used to lift very heavy machinery, but was later turned into an attraction.  It is now 150 m high and weighs 800 tons. It is a new way to see Scotland, Glasgow and Edinburgh. It provides you with a bird’s eye-view.

·       Isle of sky-Biophysical 
Isle of Sky is just to the west of main land of Scotland. This magnificent piece of land is known for its natural beauty, history and wildlife. The island is filled with birds like the Golden Eagle and mammals like the red deer. The island is also known for its Otters, so if you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of this crazy mammal. 

·       The highlands-Biophysical 
Here you can see the true beauty of Scotland, filled with empty beaches, wildlife and plants that are very rare. There is much adventure here and so much history. Its rich green hills and amazing mountains will keep you coming back. 

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