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1. Loch Ness

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Just north of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands is Loch Ness. The murky Loch is long and narrow and does not stand out from the many other lakes in the region other than the fact that it is synonymous the world over with one of the most well known mysteries of the modern world: The Loch Ness Monster. The Loch Ness Monster First sighted by St Colum... more »

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2. Scottish Highlands

   Although geographically, cultural and ethnically different to the rest of Scotland, it is the Scottish Highlands that is the source of the tartans, clans, bagpipes, heather and whiskey that have become the symbols of the whole country. The lush, green rolling hills are beautiful n a warm summers day but bitterly cold during the winters. Almost unarguably the most famous site in the ... more »

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3. Edinburgh Castle and the Stone of Destiny

   Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle has evolved into its current state through various renovations and additions carried out between the 12th to the 20th century. It has been used as a fortress, royal palace, military garrison and even as a prison. The Castle is home to the tiny St Margaret’s Chapel, Edinburgh’s oldest building... more »

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