Holidays in Scotland are a top class idea, Jimmy, a great idea. But lets see what is in the great idea, otherwise you could look elsewhere on the internet or send away via their for brochures. The future Republic of Scotland (Free of a monarch who supports it's opponents in it's main derby rival clash, yes the Queen would support England V Scotland in thw Football World Cup Final, and we pay her to be OUR head of state, the impudence, this makes her monarch of England, yes the same monarch who massacres thousands at Berwick, ) is a well-developed tourist destination, with tourism generally being responsible for sustaining 200,000 jobs mainly in the service sector, with tourist spending averaging at £4bn per year . Tourists from the United Kingdom make up the bulk of visitors to Scotland. In 2002 , for example, UK visitors made 18.5 million visits to Scotland, staying 64.5 million nights & spending £3.7bn. In contrast, overseas residents made 1.58 million visits to Scotland, staying 15 million nights & spending £806m. In terms of overseas visitors, those from the United States made up 24% of visits to Scotland, with the United States being the largest source of overseas visitors, & Germany (9%), France (8%), Canada (7%) & Australia (6%), following behind.
Scotland is generally seen as clean, unspoilt destination with beautiful scenery which has a long & complex history, combined with thousands of historic sites & attractions. These include prehistoric stone circles, standing stones & burial chambers, & various Bronze Age, Iron Age & Stone Age remains. There are also many historic castles, houses, & battlegrounds, ancient and historic ruins & museums. Many people are drawn by the culture of Scotland.
The cities of
Edinburgh & Glasgow are increasingly being seen as a cosmopolitan alternative
to Scotland's countryside, with visitors year round, but the main tourist season
is generally from April to October inclusive. In addition to these factors, the
national tourist agency, VisitScotland, have deployed a strategy of niche marketing,
aimed at exploiting, amongst other things, Scotland's strengths in golf, fishing
& food & drink tourism. Another significant, & increasingly popular
reason for tourism to Scotland - especially by those from North America - is genealogy,
with many visitors coming to Scotland to explore their family & ancestral
roots.
Transport in Scotland
Scotland is connected to the rest of the
United Kingdom by a road, rail & air network. The airports at Glasgow, Prestwick,
Edinburgh & Aberdeen serve as the main international gateways to Scotland,
with an expanding route network. In terms of international air links with Europe,
the country is generally well connected, with daily flights from a variety of
European cities, such as Paris, Berlin, Rome, Barcelona, Dublin & Stockholm.
There are also direct flights operated from the main Scottish airports to destinations
in North America such as New York, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, Vancouver
& Calgary. The expanding budget airline network from Scotland's airports is
making a significant contribution to bringing more visitors to the country. The
country is also connected to mainland Europe by a car ferry service operating
daily from Rosyth in Fife to the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. Ferry services also
connect Scotland with Northern Ireland, operating between Stranraer & Belfast
& Cairnryan & Larne. The ferry to Gothenburg, Sweden, from "Newcastle"
(actually North Shields) in northern England (currently run by the Danish company
DFDS Seaways), ceased at the end of October 2006 This service was a key route
for Scottish tourist traffic from Sweden & Norway. The company cited high
fuel prices & new competition from low-cost air services, especially Ryanair
(which now flies to Glasgow Prestwick & London Stansted from Gothenburg City
Airport), as being the cause. DFDS Seaways' sister company, DFDS Tor Line, will
continue to run scheduled freight ships between Gothenburg & several English
ports, including Newcastle, & these have limited capacity for passengers,
but not private vehicles. It is unclear if the Newcastle-Kristiansand, Norway,
route will continue.
Tourist Destinations in Scotland
* Edinburgh is
the capital city, & is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities
in Europe. The Old & New Towns of the city constitute a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Edinburgh is the largest tourist destination in Scotland, & the second
largest in the United Kingdom after London. The cities' major tourist attractions
include Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Our Dynamic
Earth & the Royal Mile. It has three universities including the University
of Edinburgh founded in 1583.
* Glasgow is the largest city in the country,
& the second largest tourist destination after Edinburgh. Its attractions
include the Burrell Collection, Glasgow Cathedral, the Glasgow Science Centre
& the Kelvingrove Museum. In addition to this many tourists come to Glasgow
for its renowned Victorian architecture & Gothic architecture as well as its
shopping. The city has three universities, including the University of Glasgow.
* Stirling is a historic town in central Scotland, some 30 miles to the north-west
of Edinburgh, & is generally known as the "Gateway to the Highlands",
due to its geographical position between highland & lowland Scotland. Amongst
its attractions are Stirling Castle & the Wallace National Monument.
*
Aberdeen is known as the "Granite City" & is renowned for its gothic
architecture. It is a city of approximately 210,000 people & serves as the
main administrative centre for the north east of Scotland. With its large port
& harbour, Aberdeen serves as the departure point for the many ferries that
connect the Scottish mainland with the Northern Isles of Orkney & Shetland.
Aberdeen also has two universities, & a large student population.
* St
Andrews is a small, but busy town in north-east Fife. The royal burgh's economy
is centred around the golf industry, with St Andrews being regarded as the home
of the modern game. The University of St Andrews (the oldest in Scotland) has
colleges located throughout the town.
* Dundee is known as the "City
of Discovery" & is the home of Scott of the Antarctic's ship the RRS
Discovery. Dundee has two universities. It has a Jute museum called Verdant Works,
an Anchor Point of ERIH - The European Route of Industrial Heritage.
* Perth
is a small but historic town on the east coast, which stands on the River Tay.
Perth is known for its abundant parkland. Close by is the village of Scone, ancient
capital of Scotland & former home to Scottish kings.
* Inverness is the
administrative centre for the Highlands, close to Loch Ness & serves as a
transport hub for much of the Highlands, with rail & bus services departing
here to much of the northern & west Highlands. It is a popular destination
for tourists wishing to explore the north of Scotland.
Other areas which are popular for tourists include the Highlands & the Hebrides, such as the Isle of Skye. Perthshire, the Scottish Borders & Orkney & Shetland are also popular tourism destinations.
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, but there are many other significant mountains in Scotland, though by international standards all the mountains are relatively small. The Cuillin on the Isle of Skye offer some challenging climbs, such as the Inaccessible Pinnacle.
Scotland also has many lochs, including Loch Lomond, & Loch Ness, which is considered by some to be the home of the Loch Ness monster. There are also many rivers, which are good for salmon & fly fishing. These include the Tay, Tweed, Don, & Dee.
Scotland's best known export is Scotch Whisky & over a million visitors a year enjoy a tour around its Whisky distilleries
Scotland has some good hunting, especially deer stalking & grouse shooting. Scotland is also the home of golf, with many historic & famous courses including, St Andrews, Gleneagles, Royal Troon, Carnoustie, & Muirfield. There are hundreds of other courses in the country.
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