Rethinking Movie Settings

As I watch more and more movies, the question of why Hollywood does not use more natural settings has been bothering me. Yes, your explosions, fast paced car chases, and special effects are all captivating, but what about the natural beauty that exists in our world?

The Origins of Glasgow

Glasgow may seem like a modern metropolis today but it has been used since prehistoric periods for a variety of purposes. Staying at a Country house hotel Scotland will give you an idea about the traditionalism and orthodoxy that lies behind this great city.

An Evening to Relax

Sometimes you just need to take a break from it all, especially when you find yourself abroad. Don't get me wrong, I love seeing what a new city has to offer. Yet, there comes a time during each trip that I just need to sit back and spend an evening in my hotel room.

Hike Scotland

Hiking is something that I have always done throughout my life, but I have recently taken it on as an official hobby. While many out enjoy aspects of hiking: the scenery, fresh air, or physical activity,

I take hiking pretty serious. I am always looking for new ways to push myself the limit. Whether that limit is physically being able to reach the summit of some mountain range, mentally being able to cope with dangerous hikes, or maintaining a positive attitude in times of trouble, I have focused on all of these aspects of my hobby. This is not to say that I am a professional hiker, if those even exist. I just really enjoy all aspects of the activity.

Irn-Bru: The Great Scottish Beverage

Whiskey, haggis, bagpipes, kilts, ginger hair and ruddy faces are just a few of the things that should come to mind from the word ‘Scotland.’ But one thing that’s forgotten is another Scottish beverage, one that’s usually eclipsed by whiskey, but one that’s still very important to Scottish popular culture. Irn-Bru is a soft, fizzy drink that’s sold in cans and bottles throughout the UK, though it’s most famously sold in Scotland. It’s fair to call Irn-Bru Scotland’s equivalent to Coca Cola, as, after all, it outsells coke and is the most popular fizzy drink in the country.