General Info
Geography
This is the layout of Scotland, with the major cities marked in red. For more information in Scotland's geography and economics, click here.
And remember: Scotland is a separate nation from England; an easy way to irritate Scottish people is to call them English. England is part of Great Britain, or the United Kingdom, not the same thing.
Accommodation
It's hard to top the Lonely Planet's information, but the Tourist Information are always worth a try.
Haggis backpackers are worth looking into for cheap accommodation and transport.
Money
We use Pounds Sterling (£) because we are part of Great Britain, but our notes look very different from English ones.
Weird and Crazy Stuff
or Scottish trivia:
Trace your Scottish ancestry, if you must.
Golf
Robbie Burns - Scotland's most famous poet.
Haggis - Scotland's extremely tasty national dish.
Possible the weirdest of all, the virtual Irn Bru (pronounced Iron Brew) vending machine - a homage to one of Scotland's national drinks.
Websites worth a look:
General Scotland
Glasgow Events
Fringe Festival
Gaelic, our national language
Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network
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A little about me
I'm a student at Glasgow University, hence the Glasgow -orientated view.
I love to travel, and intend to spend two months in the Middle East over the summer (watch this space for photos on my return).
If anyone would like more information or help, don't hesitate to ask.
This summer is going to be a wonderful time for visiting Scotland, with numerous festivals throughout the season.
If festivals aren't your scene, then the summer is also the perfect time for