Photo. Music
from the great party. © Spirit Of Speyside Whisky festival.
It is a celebration of the whiskies of Speyside, combining specialist tours
and tastings for the connoisseur, and music and cultural events for the whole
family, in total around 200 events packed into the 4 days, all over Speyside.
Aberlour alone has over 60 events and is also hosting the Festival Marquee
and Information Zone right at the heart of the village in the Alice Littler
Park.
Here it is something for everyone to enjoy. The Festival reflects the rich
heritage of whisky-making which is an integral part of the lives of the Speyside
communities.
For further information and to view the full programme
of events for the Spirit Of Speyside Whisky festival, go to www.spiritofspeyside.com
Photos. Toasting and tasting the "water of
life". © Spirit Of Speyside Whisky festival |
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The breathtaking scenery of its mountains,
highlands and lochs, the wild magnificence of its coastline and the
inspiring architecture and lively pubs and clubs of its cities - like a fine
single malt, Scotland is a country to be experienced. And even more:
listen to
bagpipe music, and not forget to look for the sea monster Nessia in Loch
Ness. Discover all it all!
Stein Morten Lund, 11 April 2005
Additional information
Is there any unknown monster down in the Lock
Ness at all? And if it is, will it ever
be caught? How does it really look like? Many people still go to
Lock Ness in Scotland, surrounded by an beautiful scenery, hoping to see a glimpse
of the famous monster with the nickname Nessie. Is he really there?
| Photo. Popular souvenir of the sea monster
Nessie - Scotland. |
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You probably don't believe before you see it. Below you can participate in
the big hunt for Nessie. This monster do everything do avoid people. But do it
like the big media focus? Let us hope that this monster is more willing to
appear on the Internet.
See the following links with cameras: www.lochness.scotland.net/camera.cfm
Surface camera:
Here you can look out for Nessie with a special
web camera on the shores of Loch Ness (cover view from Temple Pier to Urquhart
Castle).
Underwater camera:
Transmitting pictures live to the Internet from
below the surface of Loch Ness: www.nessie.co.uk
Brings you facts, pictures and sightings of this most elusive of creatures.
With documented evidence, film, first-hand accounts, stories, scientific studies
and expeditions you will find out more about the mythical Loch Ness
Monster: www.webcams.scotland.net
Also here you can participate in the hunt for Nessie and
watch live pictures from below the surface of Loch Ness.
Links for
more information about Scotch Whisky:
The Scotch
Whisky Association: www.scotch-whisky.org.uk
Scotch Whisky
Net: www.scotchwhisky.net
Undiscovered
Scotland: www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
Scottish Tourist
Board: www.visitscotland.com
Caithness
Community Website: www.caithness.org
Dumfries and
Galloway:
www.dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk
Edinburgh Guide: www.edinburghguide.com
Aberdeen &
Grampian Tourist Board: www.agtb.org
Facts about Scotland:
Formal country name: Scotland
Area: 78,772
sq km
Population: 4.99 million
Capital City: Edinburgh
People: Celts,
Anglo-Saxons
Language: Gaelic, English
Religion: The two largest religious
denominations are the Presbyterian Church of Scotland (47%) and the Roman
Catholic Church (16%), with 28% claiming no religious affiliation at all.
Non-Christian religions account for only 2% of the population, mostly small
communities of Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and Jews.
For more information: www.LonelyPlanet.com.
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