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There is no doubt that Scotland has some of the best preserved examples of historic architectural gems. From the great castles and palaces in the beautiful scottish highlands to the old town and castle hill in Edinburgh. 2014 will be one of the most important years in scottish history. In july...

Baku is my hometown, but I'm also spend half of my life in this unique city. Scotland's largest city is a friendly, bustling town with imposing 19th-century buildings, vibrant theatre life, the most talked-about independent music scene outside the USA. Don't miss the re-opened Kelvingrove Art...

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As winter is now on it's way with the weather getting colder, I hope people will post images of what might be a even colder winter for scotland than last year.:) The current outlook of winter 2011/12 November As has been the case for a few months now, November is expected to see cooler than...

Witam! Zainspirowany wieloma zdjęciami, filmami i opowieściami postanowiłem w tym roku udać się na wakacje w dość osobliwym moim zdaniem kierunku, jakim jest Szkocja. Nie należę do ludzi którzy za szczyt wakacyjnych marzeń uznają wygrzewanie się na gorących plażach południowej europy, więc wraz...

I think it's time for a Perth Development thread; there's lots happening in the Town as it goes along in it's bid to become a City. :) --- Let's get started with the news that have P&K Council applied for permission to allow the demolision of City Hall, in order to open up a new "Civic...

There is an interesting article in today's Scotsman - how applicable are the ideas contained in it to the rest of the United Kingdom? Old canal network in front line against flooding http://www.scotsman.com/news/Old-canal-network-in-front.6692064.jp quote Published Date: 16 January 2011 By...

Major Waterspace Development by Falkirk Wheel An application for Planning Permission in Principle for a 58 acre mixed use waterside development, uniquely positioned under the gaze of the 21st century engineering marvel, The Falkirk Wheel, and World Heritage Site the Antonine Wall, has been...

Near my home there is an old hospital village. It's been there for approx 100 years but was closed a decade or so ago. since then councils and buyers have argued about what the land should hold and no-one has come forward to restore or rebuild. Now it slowly crumbles into decay and I have no...

Hoewel er slechts 50 kilometer tussen Glasgow en Edinburgh ligt, kan het contrast niet groter zijn. Laatstgenoemde is het centrum in Schotland voor overheid, diensten, cultuur en financiën. Daarnaast is het een belangrijke toeristische bestemming. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9...

Glasgow has suffered a lot from deindustrialisation, and has never fully recovered from that. In recent years, the city seems to experience some growth, but the scars of the loss of people and employment can still be felt. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12...

2nd Forth Road Bridge This view shows the new cable-stayed Forth road bridge in the foreground, the existing Forth Road Bridge (suspension bridge) in the middle, and the famous Victorian cantilevered Forth Rail Bridge in the background: The existing road bridge on the left with the new one...

Przeglądając część forum o Zagranicy brakowało mi szkockiego wątku. Zapraszam więc na wyprawę śladami zamków, pałaców, whisky, haggis, deszczu i wiatru. Ja ze swojej strony mogę obiecać solidną dawkę zdjęć i uwag. Komentarze, spostrzeżenia, szkockie doświadczenia nie tylko w sprawie whisky ;)...

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Okay, this I have already created before in the Glasgow Skybar, early last year, some of you may of already seen it, and commented on it. I've also brought this subject up before, but we have never had a real discussion about it, and I don't think the vast majority of you believed me that there...

Science Centre Tower Glasgow, United Kingdom HEIGHT: 127m FLOORS: 2 floors COMPLETION: 2001 ARCHITECT: Richard Horden The tower has an observation deck at 105 meter. The tower rotates 360 degrees at the base to at all times be situated at the angle of lowest wind-resistance.

As Scotland seems to be leading the way in green resources with the biggest wind farm in the EU and the may benefits which come with using green resource why not start a thread. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8059807.stm Power (New Build), MOTHERWELL £4.50m Detail Planning. Wind farm of...

Scotland / Alba Ceud mìle fàilte / Welcome :) This photo is from The Isle of Skye in Eilean-Siar, also known as the Western Isles. www.travelmuse.com

Photochrome journey through Scotland No idea if this one fits this section, but since i was searching through all these photochromes of Scotland i figured i'd post a thread about it as i go through the archives. Its a lot of 'pictures' of Scotland taken around 1890-1900, and ill post a few of...