Going to Scotland

**scotchedpommes** · 05-31-2007, 14:08

Originally Posted by Andres

But they have Dundee United.

Oh, indeed. Once feelings of awe subside, I would ask, does not every Scottish
or even Belgian town and village worthy of note have a semi-pro or pub team of
equal repute? As the mighty United travel that great distance to face Dundee FC
[both shining beacons of footballing mediocrity to us all] in the magnificent
spectacle that is the City of Discovery Cup, Aberdeen shall be heading into
Europe to play such heavyweights as Standard Liège and Brugge. [Club,
not Cercle.]

I'm at least glad Malks shares that typically sophisticated view of our countrymen
to the south. [As it is, it looks like I'm going to be dragged to the tourist trap that
is our capital by my resident foreigner at the weekend.]

And of course, don't listen to IA for one second.

**Andres** · 05-31-2007, 15:08

Originally Posted by rdeče.jabolko

such heavyweights as Standard Liège and Brugge. [Club,
not Cercle.]

There's only one heavyweight soccer team in Belgium : RSC Anderlecht

**scotchedpommes** · 05-31-2007, 15:26

Aaah, this one's a glory-hunter.

[See you when you drop out of the Champions League.]

**Omanes Alexandrapolites** · 06-01-2007, 19:54

Ah yes, Scotland, very nice place - especially the golf courses and St. Andrews!

Sadly, I'm an exclusive Eastern Central Scotland visitor, so I'm sorry to say that I cannot advise on many places, apologies. Although on Day 7:
St. Andrews - The small castle at St. Andrews has a small, yet intriguing museum along side of it. It's exhibits, mostly text rather than wax models or other visual aids, focuses on the 1500s and the Scottish Reformation mostly, although small particles of Medieval History are visible among the main features of the exhibit. If history isn't your thing though, once you have browsed through the museum, and you have access to the ruin that is the castle, you can get excellent views over the sea and, after that, you gain access to your typical museum gift shop - although, for a gift shop, it contains a large number of very interesting items. However, I'm not sure if the view alone is worth the entry fee.
The towering Cathedral of St. Andrews, is more a view of architecture, mostly gravestones, especially if you desire entrance to the gift shop area, than history - the history of the cathedral is featured in the museum of the castle. However, it is still worth a look and, I think, although cannot be sure, that it may be free entry.

Perth and Dundee - Perth is, in my most humble opinion, a nicer city than Dundee - Dundee is a little less visually appealing/well kept when viewed compared to Perth. Dundee, however, I think, has more tourist attractions than Perth, although, most unfortunately, I am yet to visit any of their wonders, so, sadly, I am not able to comment. My sincere apologies.
May I suggest the addition of Scotland's Secret Bunker onto your agenda for this day. It's a nuclear-missile-proof Cold War British Defence bunker and is one of the few still existing to this day. It was designed to be a hideaway, and an emergency administrative area, for the Scottish Executive if an atomic strike by the USSR was to arrive on British shores. Once you go down the steps from the disguising farmhouse, onto the concrete ramp, through the steel door and into the bunker itself, one, after a snoop around, can see the technology used during this difficult time and understand the lives of those living in it - both civilians and military-men living in the bunker itself. Sadly, although it may be interesting, enjoying it to it's full, takes about two-three hours, so, sadly, it may conclude in dominating your day.

Day 8:
May I suggest the addition of Holyrood House onto your agenda. It's a beautiful English house in Edinburgh which is one of the English Queen's regal places. Consisting of ornate and beautiful corridors and rooms, this historic stately home, covered in history, combined with the informative audio guide, results in an interesting experience. It takes a couple of hours to walk round it's beautiful halls and corridors in their entirety and listen to the tour at the same time, yet the length taken, and the, very high, price, is certainly worth the positive benefits of the walk around the place.

Hope this helps, sorry I can't advise on some things, hope you enjoy your trip, cheers!

**Duke Malcolm** · 06-04-2007, 19:44

Originally Posted by Omanes Alexandrapolites

Day 8:
May I suggest the addition of Holyrood House onto your agenda. It's a beautiful English house in Edinburgh which is one of the English Queen's regal places. Consisting of ornate and beautiful corridors and rooms, this historic stately home, covered in history, combined with the informative audio guide, results in an interesting experience. It takes a couple of hours to walk round it's beautiful halls and corridors in their entirety and listen to the tour at the same time, yet the length taken, and the, very high, price, is certainly worth the positive benefits of the walk around the place.

Egad! The Palace of Holyroodhouse is not an English house in Edinburgh! The Palace of Holyroodhouse is Scottish! It is the BRITISH Queen's Royal Palace in Scotland, and whenever She stays there it is closed to the public so you must look and check whether this is the case during your visit.