Tag Archives: Scotland

15
Dec
Events, Photos

Event: Up Helly Aa

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Alex

After the gut-rupturing feasting and surfeit of sherry that will inevitably be at the heart of our Christmas celebrations, it’ll be time to start planning our New Year’s shenanigans. For my money, one of the most interesting things you can … Continue reading →

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31
Oct
Film

The Wicker Man: essential Halloween viewing

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Alex

Crazy pagan dancing, a smattering of nudity, a great folky soundtrack and Christopher Lee in drag combine to make this 1973 chiller a cult classic. It’s essential Halloween viewing and makes the abysmal 2006 remake look about as scary as … Continue reading →

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26
Oct
Architecture, Unusual

Halloween special: the UK’s most curious graveyards

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Alex

As Halloween lurches into view for another weekend of tricks, treats and silly outfits, join us on our morbid minibus for a tour of Britain’s grooviest graveyards. Yes, graveyards – great places to relax and soak up some local history. … Continue reading →

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29
Jun
Photos, Sports and pastimes

Swimming with fairies on the Isle of Skye

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Alex

I’ve just got back from a week-long trip to the West Coast of Scotland, which is for my money, one of the most captivating places in Britain. The Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides is a good bet if … Continue reading →

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7
Jun
Sports and pastimes

Basking Shark Britain

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Alex

Wildlife watching in Britain isn’t all about sitting on a damp hillside with the hope of glimpsing an elusive, mangy and ultimately underwhelming small grey bird. Believe it or not, our waters are home to the world’s second largest fish, … Continue reading →

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15
Mar
Architecture, Photos

Brit Buildings: Saving the New Victoria building, Edinburgh

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Dan

In Southside, Edinburgh, sits the New Victoria, a spectacular Art Deco gem. It has been a ‘super cinema’ and entertainment complex since its construction in 1930, when its original programme included ‘screen snapshots, variety acts and Movietone news’. In 2003 … Continue reading →

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22
Feb
Feast your peepers, Videos

Around Scotland on a BMX

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Alex

Check out this mad mix of sublime Scottish scenery and silky BMX skills from Danny MacAskill…

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16
Feb
Catalogue of curiosities, Photos, Unusual

Edinburgh? I spit on it.

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Alex

If you’ve ever walked up Edinburgh’s Royal Mile you’ll know there’s a lot to look at. So it’s a good idea to keep your eyes open and your head up, especially during festival season when you’re liable to get a … Continue reading →

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4
Feb
Catalogue of curiosities, Unusual

Britain’s most northerly and luxurious bus shelter

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Alex

Unst is the most northerly inhabited island in the British Isles. In fact, it’s so far north it may as well be in Norway. And with just a few hours of daylight in winter and weather that would make an … Continue reading →

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13
Jan
Events, Food

Five of the best: underground restaurants and pop-up dining rooms

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Dan

The London phenomenon of pop-up restaurants or supper clubs is well and truly established but you can find them springing up across the whole of the UK. They’re often intimate affairs, with dining taking place in people’s homes or in … Continue reading →

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