Scotland
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scotsman.com
It's a piece of woven cloth eight yards long, usually worn by men making their marriage vows or, if Hogmanay gets out of hand, breaking them. Yet the kilt is more than that.
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Scotland
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bbc.co.uk
A new tourism body should be set up in Scotland, a report by an independent committee of academics has claimed.
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Tapping Into Space Tourism
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bbc.co.uk
The night sky above Scotland could become as important to tourism as its landscape by day, according to experts on space and tourism.
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Scotland
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bbc.co.uk
A Swedish couple had their romantic Scottish holiday brought to an abrupt halt after they were taken hostage by a drunk sheep shearer, a court has heard.
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Scotland
The Edinburgh Dungeon said the one-day event is in revenge for the Battle of Falkirk, fought 710 years ago July 21st, at which more than 2,000 Scots were slaughtered by the Auld Enemy.
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Year Long Homecoming Celebrations Beckon Blood And Heart Scots
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eTN
EDINBURGH, Scotland - Beginning in January 2009, Scots from near and far, with Scottish roots or a passion for Scotland, can enjoy the welcoming embrace of Scotland's "Homecoming" celebrations. Extending from January 24, 2009 (the 250th birthday of beloved Scots poet Robert Burns) to November 30, 2009 (St.
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Scotland
City leader Jenny Dawe has thrown her support behind controversial plans to introduce a bed tax for visitors to Edinburgh.
In a move which puts the idea back on the agenda, the Lib Dem leader said the extra money would be "very useful" for the city.
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"Whoever They Send Here, We're Gonna Catch 'em, We're Gonna Cook 'em, And We're Gonna Eat 'em"
After 25 years cut off from London, Scotland will be reduced to a cannibal society ruled by Mohican-haired, tattooed thugs - and only a team of talented, determined southerners, led by a dogged expat, will be able to save it. This nightmare scenario might sound like the outcome of independence under the SNP predicted by a Labour Party think ... read more
Scotland
Tourism chiefs are staging a major campaign to encourage Canadians to visit Edinburgh.
Officials at VisitScotland announced that they would be leading the drive this week as part of their Scotland In Toronto campaign.
Under the initiative, thousands of Canadians will be given the chance to trace their Scottish ancestry before ... read more
Scotland
THE TURNBERRY Hotel used to buy its crabs fresh from the fishermen on the pier. Part of the experience of eating there was the fresh seafood. Now traceability and health and safety regulations require that the restaurant buy the same crabs a day later, once they have travelled 600 food miles for "tests".
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Scotland
TOURISM bosses are to promote hidden gems on the outskirts as Glasgow as part of a drive to generate £30million.
East Renfrewshire plans to launch its first tourism strategy in a bid to bring in millions of pounds for the local economy.
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VisitScotland.com
Up until a few years ago, a website was seen as an adjunct, a marginally useful sideline to the main selling and marketing operations of commercial organisations.
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Scotland
EDINBURGH, Scotland — Scotland has long attracted crowds of tourists drawn by golf and whisky, but now the new government, which wants independence from London, says it is giving the sector a higher priority.
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Scotland
A typical tourist to Edinburgh stays for two days, visits the Castle, avoids the Scottish Parliament and thinks the city is too expensive.
But visitors who took part in a survey gave an average eight out of ten for service at the city's attractions, restaurants, cafes, shops and pubs.
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