History of Scotland

There are no signs of improvement in connection with the railway strike in Scotland. There are almost 7,000 men on strike, and business is almost entirely at a standstill. All the depots are being guarded by strong detachments of police.

Scotland, the N. division of the island of Great Britain, between lat. 54° 38' and 58° 40' 24' N. and lon. 1° 46" and 69 8' 30" W. It is separated from England on the S.E. by the Tweed, S.W. by the Solway Firth, and S. partly by the Cheviot Hills, and is bounded E. by the North Sea, and N. and W. by the Atlantic Ocean. The greatest length, from N.N.F. to S.S.W., between Dunnet Head and the Mull of Galloway, is 287 miles. The breadth, measured from N.E. to S.W., between Kinnaird's Head and the Mull of Kintyre, is 217 miles; and on the parallels of 56°, 57°, and 58° respectively, 120, 125, and 43 miles. Between Alloa, on the Forth, and Dumbarton, on the Clyde, the width is diminished to 33 miles; and farther N., between Dornoch Firth on the E. and Loch Broom on the W., it does not exceed 24 miles. These measurements apply only to the mainland, for numerous islands line its coasts and form one of their peculiar features...

Scotland, the northern division of the island of Great Britain, between lat. 54° 38' and 58° 40' 24" N. and Ion. 1° 46' and 6° 8' 30" W. Area, 30,405 sq. m. (inclusive of 609 sq. m. of inland waters). It is bounded on the N. and W. by the Atlantic Ocean and on the E. by the North Sea, and is in part separated from England by Solway Firth, an arm of the Irish Sea, and by the river Tweed, which flows into the North Sea. The Cheviot Hills extend along a por tion of the boundary. The greatest length, from NNE. to SSW., between Dunnet Head and the Mull of Galloway, is 287 miles. The breadth varies from about 150 miles to 40 miles. The distance between Leith, the port of Edin burgh, on the Firth of Forth, which indents the E. coast, and Greenock, on the Firth of Clyde, on the W. coast, is about 60 miles. Numerous islands line the coasts and form one of their peculiar features. On the E. coast these islands are few and small ; but on the N. are the two large groups of the Orkneys and...

Edinburgh:

Explore the historic Edinburgh Castle.
Walk down the Royal Mile, a bustling street with shops and attractions.

Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Scotland.

Hike up Arthur's Seat for panoramic views of the city.

Glasgow:

Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene, with numerous galleries and museums.

Enjoy shopping on Buchanan Street.

Visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Scottish Highlands:

Drive or take a tour through the stunning landscapes of Glencoe.

Hike or climb Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak.
Explore the serene beauty of Loch Ness.

Isle of Skye:

Witness the breathtaking landscapes and rugged coastline.

Visit the Fairy Pools for a magical experience.
Explore Dunvegan Castle, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland.

Stirling:

Tour Stirling Castle, a symbol of Scottish independence.

Walk across the historic Stirling Old Bridge.
Visit the National Wallace...