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  1. Top 10 Recommended Things To Do in Skye

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    1. The Cuillin – Scotland’s Mightiest Mountains Quite simply Scotland’s most dramatic mountain range boasts a multitude of Munros in its Black Cuillin range, plus the slightly more rounded Red Cuillin. These mountains are a serious mountaineering challenge so if you don’t have the skills, experience and gear admire their epic peaks from afar. Peaks like the Inaccessible Pinnacle are…

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  2. Scotland – The World’s Number One Wildlife Destination?

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    Tell many Scots that they live in one of the world’s finest wildlife watching destinations, maybe even the finest, and they may look startled like a rabbit caught in headlights. It’s true, though. We are that destination. I’ve been to 100 countries and I firmly believe it. Did you know for example that Scotland is home to wild cats, red-necked…

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  3. The Tweed Valley – The Star of the Borders

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    The Tweed Valley has always been a bit under the radar for many Scots. One of the area’s greatest sons, the great writer Sir Walter Scott, may have waxed lyrical about its bucolic charms, but it is all too often ignored by Scots and tourists rushing to get to Edinburgh. I’ve been a big fan of the Tweed Valley for…

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  5. The New Face of Scotland’s Ancient Capital of Edinburgh

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    When I’ve not been travelling around the globe as a writer I’ve been lucky enough to spend the best part of four decades living in or around Edinburgh. I say lucky as Edinburgh is one of the world’s truly great cities. This UNESCO World Heritage listed gem is a deeply historic oasis that boasts stunning architecture and swirls in rich cultural…

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  6. What Will be Hot in Scotland in 2013

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    It is that time of year again when we all get a bit reflective, looking back over the past year, but then also starting to think and dream about the new year to come. I’ve spent a lot of 2012 travelling around Scotland researching blogs for you to read and I’ve been keeping a keen eye out for what I…

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  7. Hogmanay – The World’s Biggest New Year Party

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    While most countries in the world celebrate New Year there is only one Hogmanay. For many Scots this pagan festival is more important than Christmas with parties all over the country, from the huge, world famous street party in Edinburgh right through to tiny villages where ancient traditions like ‘First Footing’ still hold sway in the modern world. History of…

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  10. Build Up to the Ryder Cup 2014 – Get Golfing Now!

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    I’ll be honest from the start. I’ve played golf on many courses around Scotland, but I don’t play golf. Not really. I’m not a member of any club, nor have I ever been and at one point I was with Mark Twain on golf being ‘a good walk spoiled’. Over the years, though, I’ve come to appreciate what Scotland has…

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