Scotland: A beginner's guide
Scotland is one of Europe's most visually - and culturally - absorbing destinations.
Edinburgh, Scotland
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The truth about Scottish haggis
The first recorded mention of a dish made of chopped-up sheep innards and herbs, called "hagese", comes in the year 1430 in England. Awkward.
The rescue of Glasgow's famous tearooms
Two strong-willed women are part of the story behind Glasgow's most stunning tearooms.
Nine must-do highlights of Glasgow, Scotland
Hosting the climate summit has seen Glasgow's sites and museums take on a critical new role.
Where to see one of the world's dinkiest subway systems
Ride the subway in Glasgow but make sure your return trip is well before midnight.
The nine things you should do in Edinburgh, Scotland
Castles, history, comedy and whisky should all be high on your agenda.
Best things to do and eat in Glasgow: Expat tips
What to see and eat, and what to avoid on your next visit to this Scottish city.
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Scotland comes in three shades: luminous green of its rolling hills and wild snow-capped mountains, grey for its history-dense castles, walls and houses, and red for its traditional kilts and its bloody, mind-blowing past. If that doesn't tempt, visit its outlying islands, experience Scottish pride and its legacies; its bizarre cuisine, single-malt whisky, music festivals, and hairy coos. Do we need to go on?
