In 1701, cockfighting – the most popular sport in Scotland at that time – was banned from the streets of Edinburgh because huge crowds were bringing traffic to a halt.
1. Welcome to Enjoy Edinburgh (Visitors Guide to Edinburgh/Articles)
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and offers visitors a warm welcome. The historic city is famous for Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the world famous Edinburgh Tatto...
2. A Year Of Celebration In The Highlands (Visitors Guide to Edinburgh/Articles)
It was country dance night in the community of Nethy Bridge, lying just 18 miles north-east of the ski resort of Aviemore, deep in the Scottish Highlands. From the open doors of the village hall, the glorious lilt of fiddle and accordion became suffu...
3. Explore The rest of The UK (Visitors Guide to Edinburgh/Articles)
After visiting Edinburgh experience the rest of the United Kingdon has to offer visitors. St Paul's Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament are two stunning examples of why London is one of the worlds most popular destinations, but they are not a...
