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Scottish Cities 

Scotland has a wealth of fantastic cities to explore, with great places to visit as well as excellent restaurants, pubs, shopping and vibrant nightlife. Some highlights Edinburgh – Scotland’s capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the medieval Old Town and the Georgian New...
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We appreciate our guests from overseas will inevitably come across the odd problem or two when in Scotland. Thankfully, such problems are nearly always very minor and easily resolved. However, to give some peace of mind when here, all guests have access to the Scottish...
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Melrose Abbey 

Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders.   Founded in 1136, this Cistercian Abbey was repeatedly attacked by English forces during the Middle Ages. The ruins we see today date mainly from the late 14th century when the Abbey had to be rebuilt following a devastating attack...
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Blue Badge for Highland Trails! 

Great news just in!  Jill McKean, of Scottish Highland Trails, has passed her exams with flying colours and, as well as being awarded a Certificate in Scottish Studies, is now a fully accredited “Blue Badge” tourist guide and member of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association...
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It’s National Poetry Day 

It’s National Poetry Day!  Mention Scottish poets and everyone automatically thinks of Robert Burns, the 18th century “ploughman poet” from rural Ayrshire who wrote so many well loved poems and songs, including of course Tam o’Shanter and Auld Lang Syne.  But there has been a...
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Edinburgh’s New Year celebrations 

Great news for locals and visitors alike – for the first time in 16 years Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations will officially include the Royal Mile!  Two stages are to be set up close to St Giles Cathedral to host the “Old Town Ceilidh”- these events will...
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Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh 

Gorgeous blue skies in Edinburgh this week!  The 16th century tower of Holyrood Palace (on the left of the photo) was built by King James V in the 16th century; the rest of the palace was mainly constructed in the late 1600s by King Charles...
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Privacy Policy   Collection of Information You can visit the website highlandtrails.com without revealing any personal information. However, Scottish Highland Trails needs certain personal data if you wish to purchase our services, receive Scottish Highland Trails newsletters or leave comments. This information may include your...
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Years of Experience 

Jill, the owner of Scottish Highland Trails, has over 20 years experience in the Scottish and Irish tourism industries, having worked in various roles for companies such as Visit Scotland in Edinburgh and United Airlines in Dublin, before taking over at Scottish Highland Trails in...
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