Tips & Tricks
Edinburgh Dungeon (31 Market Street, Edinburgh) – this theater production is the ultimate thrill-filled adventure through Scotland’s murky past, going back 1,000 years. Spectators come face-to-face with sinister characters from Scotland’s gruesome past, including murderous twosome Burke and Hare and Scotland’s Warrior Hero William Wallace. Experience the ghostly presence on Mary King’s Close, the fearsome […]
Overgate Shopping Centre (Dundee) – located just over an hour northeast (62 miles) from Edinburgh (via route M90), the regional and international retailers found here include Argos, Debenhams, French Connection, Gap, H&M, Next, O2, Superdry, and Topman, among others.
Stirling Arcade (The Stirling Arcade, King Street, Stirling, Stirlingshire) – this Victorian shopping center is located near Stirling railway station (an hour northwest from Edinburgh) and houses 15 local & regional stores. An impressive-looking Victorian shopping arcade that goes back to 1882, the Stirling Arcade has been an important downtown hub in downtown Stirling for […]
Cowal Highland Gathering (54 Hillfoot Street, Dunoon, Argyll) – held annually in late August, the Cowal Highland Gathering is the biggest, most spectacular Highland games in the world. It’s renowned for its unique atmosphere, world-class competitors, beautiful Highland location and spine-tingling salute to the Chieftain. With a mix of Highland dancing, pipe bands, traditional wrestling, […]
Carnoustie Golf Links (20 Links Parade, Carnoustie, Angus) – this is a historic golf complex that was established back in 1850. It actually has three courses (totaling 54 holes)(par 72). This complex is part of the Open Championship circuit, and other events have been held there, such as the Women’s British Open, and the Senior […]
The Thistles Shopping Centre (Goosecroft Road, Stirling) – located nearly an hour west of Edinburgh (via route M9), this shopping center has 90 retailers, such as BHS, Boots, Clarks, Debenhams, H&M, HMV, River Island, Superdry, Topman, Zara, and others.