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About this Event
While it would take weeks, months, or even years to see all the stunning sites of Scotland, our special guest guide Roison will show you all the highlights in about 60 minutes. Using a mixture of google earth images, street views, and photos, Roisin’s commentary will help you learn all the basics about the fascinating and beautiful country of Scotland. Take a tour of the major cities, the remote islands and the iconic highlands as you hear all about the rich history of the country. You'll finish with a comprehensive introduction to Scotland that will be sure to leave you wishing to visit
This 1-hour virtual online experience includes -
- Expert Scottish Guide, Roison!
- Interactive Tour to Join on Your Own or with Friends and Family
- Questions and Answers Throughout the Tour
- Immersive Google Earth Presentation Created by the Guide
- Local Tips, Recommendations, and Secrets from a Local
- Virtual Link for BigMarker Event
Edinburgh
Starting off in Edinburgh we’ll hear about castles, palaces and kings, roam the royal mile and learn a bit about the relationship between Scotland and England, how they came together and how things are today. Then we’ll head a little further north to the city of Stirling which was once Scotland’s capital, and find out about the Wallace monument, which celebrates the life and deeds of William Wallace during the Wars of Independence.
Highlands
We’ll check out the highlands to take in some of the spectacular countryside Scotland is known for. First, the valley of Glencoe, which resides inside a gigantic super-volcano, where you’ll hear about the infamous Glencoe massacre. Then to loch ness to find out more about the legend of the loch ness monster.
Islands
Scotland has around 800 islands – we’re just going to visit 5 of them. Iona, Skye, Lewis, Orkney, and Shetland. Ancient thousand-year-old structures are found in these remote islands, whose cultures are very different from those found on the Scottish mainland, and whose untamed landscape is both awe-inspiring and romantic. Highlights include Iona, the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland, the fairy pools of Skye, and the Viking influences on Orkney and Shetland.
Glasgow
We’ll finish the tour in Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city. The Glasgow Cathedral is the oldest Cathedral on mainland Scotland and is the burial place of St Mungo, Glasgow’s patron Saint. We’ll also see Glasgow’s amazing architecture and famous street art and also delve into the darker side of the city’s slave trade history.