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Scotland’s National Museum of Costume’s exhibition for 2012 will be Off the Peg: Fashion from the ’40s and ’50s. The exhibition will centre around designs produced by Horrockses Fashions Ltd, one of the most well-respected off-the-peg labels of the 1940s and 1950s. Horrockses gained a … [Read more...]
The folks over at the Travel Channel are running a sweepstakes giving away a trip to Scotland. The Travel Channel is giving away the trip of a lifetime inspired by Anthony Bourdain's own travels. They'll fly the winner and a guest to Scotland, where they'll spend an amazing 7 days and 6 nights … [Read more...]
The very first festival of golf will take place in Scotland in March. The five-day St Andrews Golf Festival, from 28 March to 1 April, will celebrate over 600 years of golf in Scotland and around the world. Plans for the festival include talks, golfing events and exhibitions. Mungo Park, the … [Read more...]
Edinburgh attracts an estimated 13 million tourists every year. Why? Well, it’s simple really - there’s a wealth of things to see and do and an abundance of affordable accommodation to stay in, from traditional Edinburgh cottages to the usual hotels and hostels. The following are 10 of the … [Read more...]
photo credit: f_shields Edinburgh is known as the UK's Festival City, and for good reason. Nowhere in the United Kingdom can you find as many parties per annum as in Edinburgh. And if Edinburgh is the place to go for a party, the best time to go is obviously during the festive holiday season. So if … [Read more...]
Sweetie and Sunshine, a pair of eight-year-old giant pandas, have arrived in Edinburgh from China after a five-thousand-mile journey. Report by Katie Lamborn. … [Read more...]
This year's Michelin Guide is bigger and better than ever. This trusted guide has been around for over a hundred years, with the first guide having been published in 1900 by Andre Michelin himself. The Michelin Guide has been used by millions in many countries around the world as a invaluable … [Read more...]
In recent years, Edinburgh has become something of a pilgrimage for the revelling hens and stags of the UK, who come to the city for one last hurrah with their mates before they tie the knot. But away from the dance floors and drinks deals, Scotland’s capital remains a thriving hub of culture, as … [Read more...]
1). The Wallace Monument - Completed in 1869 after eight years' construction, the 220 feet high Wallace Monument sits prominently on the Abbey Craig two miles north of the city of Stirling. It was from this prominent hilltop in 1297 that William Wallace watched the English army approach across … [Read more...]
This is a guest post from James at Skyscanner Edinburgh is so packed with postcard perfect views and popular tourist attractions, it’s easy to assume that’s all the Scottish capital has to offer. However, nothing could be further from the truth, no matter how short your visit, be sure you do … [Read more...]
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh is to re-open in December after a £17.6-million refurbishment. The gallery, which has been closed for two years, now has 60% more public and exhibition space, a larger café and shop, a new glass lift, a purpose-built education suite and a … [Read more...]
The latest contest we've uncovered relates to Scotland this time and the grand prize is an all expenses paid trip to Edinburgh for Hogmany. Here are the prize details: Return flights for two people with Icelandair Four star accommodation at the Apex Waterloo Hotel in Edinburgh for 3 … [Read more...]
Here's another great list of things to see and do in Glasgow Scotland from our friends at Visit Britain. 1). Riverside Museum - Glasgow’s iconic new Riverside Museum is a fitting home for the city’s world-class transport collection and is a place that will inspire, educate and entertain. The … [Read more...]
Haggis is Scotland's most famous dish, and we give you the inside scoop on what makes up the meaty pudding that some love and some hate. Have you had haggis? Did you like it? Brought to you by Confused.com - Compare cheap car insurance quotes in minutes. … [Read more...]
With such a wealth of history and culture in Britain, holidays to the UK involve a lot of museums, walks and sightseeing. Rather than carry around a guidebook all day, find all the useful information you need on your phone with one of these fun and useful apps: 1. StreetMuseum The Museum of London … [Read more...]
A researcher has found lost Victorian plans for a 20-mile railway bridge or tunnel linking Ireland and Scotland. … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve in Scotland is known as Hogmanay and for most Scottish people it is a bigger festival than Christmas. The Scottish capital Edinburgh celebrates Hogmanay with a three-day festival. Events start on 30 December with a 6.30pm torchlight procession when thousands of torch-carriers … [Read more...]
The Wheat has been separated from the Chaff! The last sixteen have emerged to take their Quarter Final spots but who were the Wheat and who were the Chaff? The last week of the pool round had some scintillating match ups with Scotland needing to get at least one victory from two very tough … [Read more...]
The 2011 Rugby World Cup got its first upset of the tournament as the Irish turned over Australia in a thriller at Eden Park, Auckland. The United States recorded their first win as they beat Russia, and reigning champions South Africa and host’s New Zealand sustain their dominance in their … [Read more...]
The 2011 Rugby World Cup is only a week old! Everyone has played at least one game but which of the coaches will be the happy hooker and who will feel they are in the sin bin? The tournament got off to a cracking start with a stunning opening ceremony in Auckland with a choir of 400 … [Read more...]
Pipe bands and tossing the caber as the Queen and the Camerons visit the Highland Games at Braemar in Scotland this past weekend. … [Read more...]
The summer is officially over and we’re hastily heading into the cold winter months. What’s the best way to keep yourself warm and relaxed? That’s right, the spa. There is a spa for every type of luxurious treatment dotted all over Britain, so you’ll never be short of ideas for spa hen … [Read more...]
1). Edinburgh Castle, a fortress perched on an extinct volcano, dominates the Scottish capital. See the Honours of Scotland, the nation’s Crown Jewels; tour the rooms of the Royal Palace and see where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James ; watch the One O’Clock Gun being fired each … [Read more...]
It was a much smaller affair compared to the Royal Wedding for Will & Kate earlier this year - but the crowds still turned out for a glimpse of the Royals in Edinburgh yesterday at the wedding of Princess Anne's Daughter, Zara Phillips to Rugby player Mike Tindall. And despite it's low key … [Read more...]
According the the Guardian, the National Museum of Scotland has completed a £47 million investment program to update the museum, where some exhibits hadn't been changed in 70 years. According to the Guardian: They were tired, chaotic Victorian galleries that few ventured into – and … [Read more...]
This is fun - an enterprising individual has taken an old Police box in Glasgow and turned it into a coffee shop. Doctor Who, Starbucks style. Source. … [Read more...]
Summer has officially arrived, and there is no better time of year to get out to the coasts, rivers and lakes of Britain for a refreshing dip. All across the UK there are fresh, chlorine-free waterways situated in some truly stunning locations, so why not give them a try these summer holidays? Below … [Read more...]
Pixar's next big summer movie will be a tale based in Scotland. The trailer was recently released with Cars 2. Not sure how Scotland will feel that it was recreated with computers rather than having a film actually shot there... Here's the official synopsis: Brave is set in the mystical … [Read more...]
When it comes to British movies, usually films made in England - particularly London - get all attention. But believe it or not there's been a lot of awesome films made and set in Scotland. Here's our list of top movies set in Scotland. Local Hero This is my favorite Scottish movie. It … [Read more...]
Hogmanay is the first festival which springs to mind when I think of Scotland’s traditional national festivals. But there are many smaller more local distinguished festivals that have survived the tests of time and are actively celebrated by local people and tourists looking to get into the … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dreams of traveling to the UK whenever we want a reality.
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