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Pictures of Alba

Scotland, known as Alba in Gaelic, has a vibrant cultural tapestry woven with tales of clans, bagpipes, tartans, and ancient castles. The name Alba serves as a reminder of the nation’s Gaelic linguistic heritage, with Gaelic being one of the indigenous languages spoken in Scotland. Beyond its linguistic significance, Alba also symbolizes the resilience and identity of the Scottish people. It evokes a sense of pride and a connection to the land, history, and traditions that define this northern part of the United Kingdom.

Beyond Hadrian’s Wall

Beyond a mighty wall built by the Roman emperor, Hadrian used to be a country called Caledonia with brave inhabitants who liked to color their faces and didn’t fancy their southern neighbors very much. In the end, nothing changed in a dramatic way, and the country is called Scotland today. The blue face paint became the color of the flag, and you still don’t want to argue with a Scotsman.

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Scotland Off the Road

Sure, the easy way to discover a country is to use the road network and make photo stops. If you want to get to know a place, though, you need to make some detours without a vehicle and start to wander. Ensure you have a map, but also be prepared to get lost. Only if you discover on your own will you see true beauty and make the journey yours.

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The Highlands in Rain

The sun is scarce in the far north. Even when traveling in summer, there are many days filled with fog and rain clouds. Weather conditions can change fast and drastically. But the dramatic skies seen so often in the highlands make for an exciting atmosphere fitting the remarkable and somewhat crass landscapes and rich histories filled with bloody clan feuds and brave, yet failed national rebellions against the English. Bad weather just seems to underscore the beauty of the country, other places on Earth need the sun to shine, Scotland though doesn’t need any endorsement from above and looks fine even in heavy rain.

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Heritage of Scotland

Scotland is a country blessed with beautiful nature and a rich historical past. It is the country of philosophers like Adam Smith or poets like Roberts Burns and Sir Walter Scott. The writer of Ivanhoe was an intensely romantic person and made the history and traditions of Scotland famous again at a moment in time when they ran the risk of being forgotten. The kilt and the pipes became known once more, and even English kings, not always kind to their neighbors in the north, began to wear the traditional Scottish garments. Sir Walter Scott was so in love with his motherland that he built a romantic castle as a residence in the Borderlands. The architectural style is a mixture of different historical periods. It became the prototype for similar houses around Great Britain and the world in the 19th century.

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