Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland that stands atop Castle Rock. A royal castle has rested on the rock since at least the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century. The castle was a royal residence until 1633. The area has been inhabited by humans since at least the Iron Age.
There’s a lot of history to experience and you can even drink delicious Scotch whisky at Edinburgh Castle!
Arthur’s Seat in an extinct volcano that offers sweeping views overlooking Edinburgh. Bring water, snacks and wear comfortable shoes. Don’t do what we did!
Last updated on August 5th, 2024 at 03:08 pmEdinburgh, Scotland is home to one of the world’s most amazing castles, and an abundance of the world’s finest whiskys. Scotland has a rich history of quality whisky production, with great distilleries around the country. So not surprisingly, the largest collection of whisky in the world can…
Haggis is a sausage that consists of a sheep’s heart, liver and lungs mixed with onion, oatmeal, suet and spices. It was traditionally cooked inside a sheep’s stomach casing. But these days much of the haggis served is encased in a traditional sausage lining. If you think this doesn’t sound so appetizing, ask yourself this…Do you like hot dogs, bratwurst or kielbasa?
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. It’s home to around 350,000 people. Visitors can reach Belfast by train from Dublin, which takes around two hours. It’s a great destination for culture, history, pubs, universities and more.
Belfast was the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sunk into the Atlantic Ocean in 1912. Titanic Belfast, an aluminium-clad museum reminiscent of a ship’s hull explores the history of the ship in the renovated dockyards’ Titantic Quarter.
Here are 5 more great things to do in Belfast!
