• Glasgow Foodie Finds: Cafe Source

    February 16, 2020
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    Note: Sad to report that Cafe Source at Saint Andrew's in the Square ceased operation at the end of January 2020 as the building has been put up for sale by their landlord and they...

  • Storm Kicks Off Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters

    February 16, 2020
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    A 33 foot-tall puppet made her way through the streets of Glasgow during 2020's Celtic Connections, in a kickoff of a year long celebration of coasts and waters.  Her purpose...

  • Food Finds: Deesserts in Glasgow

    May 04, 2017
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    Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow is a major shopping street. A pedestrian area near the city center buzzes with stores, including fashion boutiques and pound stores, as well as eating places from...

  • Sir John Lavery's Pergola latest masterpiece to go on display at Georgian Mansion

    October 17, 2016
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    A painting by highly acclaimed post-impressionist and 'Glasgow Boy' Sir John Lavery has gone on public display in the UK for the first time since the 1940s. The Pergola is now being...

  • Lost Heritage of Inner Hebrides uncovered in landmark new book

    June 07, 2016
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    For the first time the forgotten histories of a group of four Scottish islands – known collectively as the Small Isles – have been brought together in a definitive new work.  ...

  • Exploring Scotland's North Coast 500

    June 28, 2015
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    oute 66, Going to the Sun Road, The Wild Atlantic Way: classic travelers'  routes all. The folk of the North Highland Initiative would like to add another to that list: North...

  • History, Legend Meet in Art: The Kelpies

    May 06, 2015
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    Art, engineering, history, legend -- The Kelpies have connection to all these things, and a few more. But wait, you may be thinking, what are The Kelpies anyway? Works of art...

  • Leading 18th century Scottish artist celebrated in new exhibition

    March 26, 2015
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    An exhibition which will showcase a collection of artworks by one of Scotland’s greatest 18th century artists, Allan Ramsay, is set to open in the North East.   The Allan...

  • Gaelic, Scots, and Outlander: Speaking Scotland

    October 15, 2014
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    If you, a speaker of English, found yourself unexpectedly dropped back into the Highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, as protagonist Claire Randall does in the Outlander books and...

  • Discover Scotland's Outlander Locations

    August 10, 2014
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    I assume if you're here on Journey to Scotland, you're probably a fan of the new Starz series, Outlander. Based on the book series by Diana Gabaldon, it's got the internet abuzz with joy....

  • The Essence of Scotland: Artist Aileen Clarke

    July 29, 2014
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    The colors of Scotland are not only memorable, but indelibly burned into our minds, even after just one glimpse. They are vibrant, lush, stark at times, and bring joy, for there is no...

  • Skiing Scotland

    January 07, 2014
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    The Highlands of Scotland: they are beautiful indeed when covered with the flowers of summer and autumn's lovely red and gold. What happens to them in winter? Snow! and they become destinations...

  • Great Tapestry of Scotland

    September 06, 2013
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    Ever want to see the history of Scotland, in one place? Head to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh this month to see it! The free exhibition is in the Main Hall from 3-21 September, 2013...

  • Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)

    August 26, 2013
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    Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) Royal Exchange Square Glasgow The building is centuries old, dating back to the eighteenth century when it was an elegant home for a Glasgow merchant who made his...

  • Scotland for Foodies

    August 23, 2013
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    The old view of food in Scotland - yum? Never fear! The food scene is changing - for the better. And there are several great new resources about finding local - and classic - Scottish Food. Take...

Accommodations

A quick techie guide to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Jul 30, 2013
If you’re a newbie facing the flood of talent that will engulf Edinburgh during the 2013 Festival Fringe (August 2 – 26), you’ll be wanting some serious modern technology at your...
Jun 23, 2013
10 Days in Inverness
If you’re in the High ...
Dec 17, 2012
Jul 17, 2012
Stay on Loch Ness
Looking for a great place ...
Jul 12, 2012
A Getaway to Lerwick
One of the top places on m ...

ACTIVITIES

Storm Kicks Off Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters

Feb 16, 2020
A 33 foot-tall puppet made her way through the streets of Glasgow during 2020's Celtic Connections, in a kickoff of a year long celebration of coasts and waters.  Her purpose...
May 04, 2017
Food Finds: Deesserts in Glasgow
Sauchiehall Street in Glas ...
Jun 28, 2015
Exploring Scotland's North Coast 500
oute 66, Going to the Sun ...
May 06, 2015

FOOD

Glasgow Foodie Finds: Cafe Source

Feb 16, 2020
Note: Sad to report that Cafe Source at Saint Andrew's in the Square ceased operation at the end of January 2020 as the building has been put up for sale by their landlord and they...
May 04, 2017
Food Finds: Deesserts in Glasgow
Sauchiehall Street in Glas ...
Aug 23, 2013
Scotland for Foodies
The old view of food in Sc ...
Jul 14, 2013
The Tea Garden, Mallaig
Picture this: a gorgeous w ...
Jun 30, 2013
Enjoying Summer in Scotland
When the weather begins to ...
Jun 26, 2013
Pubs of Edinburgh and Glasgow
Do you love pubs? The ...
Jun 10, 2013
Underground Edinburgh
Beneath the streets of&nbs ...

TRAVEL TIPS

Lost Heritage of Inner Hebrides uncovered in landmark new book

Jun 07, 2016
For the first time the forgotten histories of a group of four Scottish islands – known collectively as the Small Isles – have been brought together in a definitive new work.  ...
Jun 28, 2015
Exploring Scotland's North Coast 500
oute 66, Going to the Sun ...
Oct 15, 2014
Aug 10, 2014
Discover Scotland's Outlander Locations
I assume if you're here on ...
Jan 07, 2014
Skiing Scotland
The Highlands of Scotland: ...
Sep 06, 2013
Great Tapestry of Scotland
Ever want to see the  ...
Aug 13, 2013
Bales of Hay
Scotland: Where even bales ...

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Free things to do in Glasgow

Glasgow is the second largest city in Scotland, and is chock full of great things to see, do, hear, and eat. And, there is plenty that you can do that are no cost - which is a helpful respite on...