5 Things We Love About Scotland, Independent or Not!
As Scotland heads into an historical vote today, I have mixed emotions. On the one hand, I am a huge fan of Scottish culture. My Irish ancestors moved to Scotland before immigrating to the U.S. back in the 1800s and, well, let’s face it Irish Gaelic and Scottish Gaelic cultures have much in common. But, will this move to independence make Scotland into another country seeking to modernize and leaving tradition behind? Or will it strengthen that cultural identity? Either way, we will remain huge fans of Scotland and continue to visit and appreciate the Scottish culture we love so much! Here are some of best times we had on our visit when the boys were little:
For more on our trips, check out the full Travel With Kids Scotland episodes on Hulu:
Travel With Kids Scotland: Edinburgh
Travel With Kids Scotland: The Scottish Highlands
1. BAGPIPES: Learning to Play Bagpipe
Seamus learning to play bagpipes in Edinburgh, Scotland for Travel With Kids
2. REINDEER: Feeding reindeer in the Scottish Highlands
Feeding wild reindeer herds in Cairngorms National Park
3. KILTS: Learning about kilts and tartan plaids in Aviemore, Scotland
4. LOCH NESS MONSTER: Searching for the Loch Ness monster in the Sottish Highland
Searching for Nessie in Loch Ness, Scotland while filming Travel With Kids
5. CASTLES: “Firing” cannons and seeing the Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle
Visiting Edinburgh Castle while filming Travel With Kids Scotland
Melville Castle Hotel, Edinburgh
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