Frommer's Scotland
Chapter One
The Best of Scotland
Scotland is permeated with legend and romance. Its ruined castles standing amid
fields of heather and bracken bespeak a past of heroic struggle. Its two great cities-the
ancient seat of Scottish royalty, Edinburgh, and even more ancient Glasgow, boasting
Victorian splendor-are among Europe's most dynamic centers. And equally alluring is
the picturesque countryside, with Highlands, mountains, lochs, salmon-filled rivers,
incomparable golf courses, and so much more.
1 The Best Travel Experiences
Checking Out the Local Pub: You're
in a Scottish pub, talking to the bartender
and choosing from a dizzying
array of single-malt whiskies. Perhaps
the wind is blowing fitfully outside,
causing the wooden sign to creak
above the battered door, and a fire is
flickering against the blackened
bricks of the old fireplace. As the
evening wanes and you've established
common ground with the locals,
you'll realize you're having one of
your most authentic Scottish experiences.
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