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Inveraray, Scotland
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Built by the 3rd Duke of Argyll between 1734 and 1822, the hamlet of Inveraray is one of the earliest and best-preserved planned towns in Scotland. Walk straight wide streets. See Georgian homes. Visit Inveraray Castle. Tour Inveraray Jail. Take in the views of Loch Fyne. Explore the countryside. Thanks to its proximity to Glasgow, Inveraray is a great place for a short family holiday.
History & Culture
Learn more about the history of Inveraray and discover why the 3rd Duke of Argyll rebuilt this town.
Maps
Online maps are a great travel planning resource as well as a means to get the kids involved in a family vacation. Use online maps of Scotland to pinpoint your family travel destination, identify points of interest, plan your itinerary and map your trail. Use online maps to teach kids map reading skills and learn about the history, geography and politics of the land.
Books
Books are a great way to introduce younger children to a new adventure and get teens and tweens ready for a family trip. Take a journey through Scottish literature and explore Scotland through tartan myths and books. Learn more about Scottish authors such as Alexander Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Get recommended reading lists for family travel to Scotland and find age appropriate children's books that are designed to spark the interest kids and go beyond Peter Pan.
- Scotland Reading Lists
- Kidscantravel.com Recommends
- Tartan Myths
- BBC
- Scottish Authors
- SLAINTE: Information & Libraries Scotland
- BooksfromScotland.com
Music & Sound
There is more to Scottish music than bagpipes. Scotland has a rich tradition of music and song. Learn more about Scottish ballads, fiddle and accordion bands as well as strathspeys and reels. But don't limit your exploration of sound to music. Explore Scottish wildlife through song. Listen to Peregrine and Black Grouse as well as other species of birds and learn to identify birdcalls before you depart on a trip to Scotland.
- Scottish Music
- Music in Scotland
- Rampant Scotland
- Wildlife Sounds
- The British Library
News
There is more than the BBC in Scotland for news. Read Scottish news online and brush up on Scottish current events from politics to economics and from sports to entertainment. Discover what the Scots are reading.
- Scottish Newspapers
- Scotsman.com
- The British Library
Kids' Stuff
There are a variety of online resources that make preparing for a family holiday in Scotland fun. Use online resources to learn more about Scotland. From haunted castles to history and wave powered stations there's lots of neat stuff about Scotland that is interesting and exciting. Find out whose ghost wanders the halls of the castles you plan to visit. Discover how wave power works and why this and other types of renewable energy are important.
- Haunted Castles
- Rampant Scotland
- History of Scotland
- Academic Kids
- Wave Powered Stations
- TIME for Kids
Organizations
Associations and non-profit organizations can be a valuable resource as well as a means to get involved. Find out more about a few of the organizations involved in the conservation of nature and the environment as well as the preservation of Scotland's cultural heritage. Learn about entities that promote access and work to improve conditions for walkers in Scotland.
- Nature and the Environment
- Scottish Wildlife Trust
- Forestry Commission
- Cultural & Natural Heritage
- The National Trust for Scotland
- Working for Walkers
- The Ramblers
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Travel Trivia
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