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I live in Glasgow, the largest and most vibrant of Scotland's six cities, I have been involved in Tourism in Scotland for 6 years, including 5 years as Business Development Manager with the Tourist Board. In that time I have met and worked with numerous different tourism suppliers across the length and breadth of this diverse country.

This gives me a unique insight into some of the best places to see, the most interesting experience to enjoy and also some things that are a little bit different. Most of all though, I am as passionate about Scotland as I am about helping others.

Scotland is a truly diverse destination, with everything from vibrant, cultutal City life, to the most stunning Mountains and Lochs. You can travel round by foot, bike, car, coach, boat, train or plane. Many visitors prefer to take in the iconic destinations such as Edinburgh, the Highlands and St Andrews, but I know of many other locations off the beaten track which are just as good if not better.

My particular passions are for great food, I used to be a Chef and for the City life, whether its shopping, theatre or music. I enjoy seeking out new restaurant experiences and have travelled extensively around the country in pursuit of fine dining.

I'm also passionate about the ancestral and genealogical elements of Scotland, I have recently traced my ancestors back to the 1600's and found that we come from all over Scotland, but particularly the Highlands and Glasgow.

Everyone can come up with an Icon of Scotland when asked, whether it is Edinburgh it's ancient Capital or St Andrews, the home of Golf or indeed Whisky or "Uisge Beatha" to give it its ancient name, the Water of Life.

Scotland however has so much more to offer, it has the deep history of its people and their proud achievements as Engineers, Artists, Missionaries and Sporting heroes to be explored and enjoyed. There are also many beautiful destinations in Scotland which quite often get overlooked by visitors.

For example the Angus Glens & Southern Scotland's rolling hills or the truly breathtaking Inner Hebrides. Scotland is also a haven for the active visitor, with Walking, Cycling & Watersports centres, it's a very different way to take in the beauty of this great country.

Like any other country it has its myths and legends, none more so than the Loch Ness Monster, which has beguiled many visitors and citizens to seek out the legend on a visit to Scotland. But also William Wallace & Robert the Bruce it's great heroes, or Robert Burns who left us many songs, poems and traditions from Haggis Neeps and Tatties to Auld Langs Syne.

Scotland's larder is also one of it's major contributions to the enjoyment of its visitors, renowned the world over for its fresh seafood, unique cheeses, organic fruits and vegetables and of course the Haggis, Stornoway Black Pudding & the Arbroath Smokie.

This world beating produce is put to great use by award winning Scottish chef's the world over, such as Gordon Ramsey, Tom Kitchin or Nick Nairn.

So even if you knew about Golf, Whisky & the Loch Ness Monster, there's actually much more that you never realised you knew about Scotland, why not plan your trip now.

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