The Isle of Harris is a little island found just off the west coast of Scotland. The Isle of Harris is only one of hundreds of small islands  which are known as the the Outer Hebrides, although strictly speaking the UK postal address is the Western Isles. Known as either the Western Isles or the Outer Hebrides the islands are breathtakingly beautiful and amazingly unique. For tourists who have to have some time spent relaxing on a sandy beach the island of Harris has a multitude to choose from and virtually all are incredibly picturesque and often deserted. It seems as though around each twist and turn you are faced with an awesome sight. The Isle of Harris roads are completely different to those found on the Scottish mainland in some areas the roads are single track and you will will be required to use passing places to safely allow oncoming traffic to pass but also to let traffic from behind to pass. Simply come to a halt on the left. But, If the vehicle wishing to get past is large and cumbersome and the passing place is to your right you may carefully pull over into to it to allow the large vehicle pass easily but take great care not to end up off the road too much.

One of the most common factors in attracting visitors to the Isle of Harris is to enjoy the the landscape and culture of the islands. The culture of the Isle of Harris has, over hundreds of years been subtly influenced by the Norse, Celtic, Scottish and English races. These days Gaelic is the most widely spoken language and although some speak English, it is most likely their second language. The inhabitants of the Isle of Harris are amongst the friendliest on planet earth and the hospitality is extremely well known. The people of Harris are extremely proud of the awesome beauty of the island and go to some length to keep the island tidy so it is incredibly important to minimise your own mess.

Dotted all along the south west coast of the Isle of Harris you will find some of the most stunningly beautiful beaches of golden sand in all of Scotland, and it could be said the whole of the United Kingdom. You will, most probably, notice how crystal clear the waters are and it is true to say that the beaches on the Isle of Harris are incredibly clean. Unfortunately it is impossible to avoid debris washing up from Atlantic shipping but happily there isn’t alot.

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Bristol has a diverse arts scene and Bristol breeding a selection of extremely talented and reasonably successful artists year after year. Not too many folk know  that Wallace & Grommit began life in Bristol, and that Cary Grant also hailed from the city of Bristol. The modern artist known as Banksy painted his most famous/infamous pieces of art in  the city of Bristol. Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery is a free entry visitor attraction which is well worth visiting and shows a widely varied collection of excellent archaeology, ancient artefacts, natural history, works of art  together with a continually changing range of events and exhibitions. For a truly unique arts centre experience then visit Spike Island. Spike Island concentrates upon the exhibition and production of contemporary visual arts, which include many aspects of working with moving images, printmaking, multimedia projects, painting and more. If you would much rather a visit to a slightly more traditional art gallery, then The Royal West of England Academy should meet your requirements. The Royal West of England Academy was Bristol’s very first art gallery and today, it has over 1,200 artistic works dating from the 19C up to the present day.

You will discover a number of tourist attractions in the city of Bristol. Why not visit Bristol Zoo Gardens which has over four hundred and fifty different species of animal. Bristol Zoo is involved in the conservation of endangered species of mammals, amphibians and insects. from around the world.

If horses are your favourite animal then a few hours spent at Horseworld would be ideal for your family and you. A day out at Horseworld allows you to personally meet rescued horses, donkeys and ponies. If it interests you Horseworld allow you to take part in the hands on feeding of the animals. A further two visitor attractions of a similar nature are Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm and Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, which provide all the things you will require for a thrilling family day out.

If you and your family are currently considering taking a vacation in the city of  Bristol it is vital that you reserve your  accommodation as early as possible as, sadly guest houses and hotels in Bristol tend to be alarmingly busy and are commonly fully booked months in advance. If you are travelling in a large group you might find that Bristol serviced apartments prove to be cheaper alternative.

Burrell Collection

Sir william Burrell and his wife gifted the Burrel Collection to the city of Glasgow in 1944 and the collection can be viewed at Pollok Country Park in the south of the city This beautiful collection of art works includes more than nine thousand pieces of art. The collection is incredibly diverse containing some modern art sculptures and a superb collection of Islamic art. Visitors are able to see paintings by artists such as Cezanne and Degas. Besides sculptures and paintings visitors can enjoy the incredibly beautiful collections of stained glass, tapestries, alabasters and English furniture. As well as all this, the Burrell Collection also displays an immensely important collection of art from medieval times and collections from ancient Egypt & China.

The House For An Art Lover

House For An Art Lover is one of the most popular attractions in Glasgow. The house is of an Art Nouveau design originally designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow’s most famous architect, with the help of his wife.

In actual fact the design was an entry for a 1901 competition to make a design for a ‘House for an Art Lover’, however, the entry from Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife was disqualified because of late submission. Fortunately, over one hundred years later the house is found in Bellahouston Park thanks to the hard work of the architect Professor Andy Macmillan and the engineer Graham Roxburgh. Building began in 1989, halted for a short amount of time but resumed in nineteen ninety four due to the collaboration between the Glasgow City Council and Glasgow School of Art.

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery is home to one of Europe’s great civic art collections and one of Glasgow’s, and Scotland’s premier museums and art galleries, but also it is one of the most popular free to enter visitor attractions to be found in Scotland.

You will find Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on Argyle Street, on the banks of the River Kelvin, in the West End of Glasgow. The gallery was built in a Spanish Baroque style using the traditional red sandstone. It was designed by Sir John W. Simpson and E.J. Milner Allen and first opened its doors to the public in nineteen hundred and one. The museum’s collections originally came from the old Kelvingrove House Museum in Kelvingrove Park and the McLellan Galleries.

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Scone Palace

At this time, Scone Palace is the home of the Earls of Mansfield, and a popular attraction to travelers from across the world. The palace of Scone is an important part of the history of Scotland, as the kings of Scotland were once crowned there. Robert the Bruce was crowned at Scone Palace, in 1306, as well as Charles II when he took possession of the Scottish Crown in 1651. There is a mysterious and beautiful atmosphere to the palace, which is rightly so.Once upon a time the site served as an important gathering place of the Picts and there was also an early Christian church on the site.

Elcho Castle

situated approximately 3 miles from Perth, with glorious vistas across the River Tay, is Elcho Castle. Elcho Castle is one of the prime examples of 16th century architecture in Scotland today. The Wemyss family authorized the erection of the castle in the 1570′s. The land had belonged to the family since 1468, when it was granted to them by King James III. In 1633, the head of the family was given the titles of Lord Elcho and Earl of Wemyss. Elcho Castle and it’s lands stayed in possession of the Wemyss family until 1929. It was then, the 11th Earl of Wemyss, granted the castle to Scotland. The castle has recently been restored and is now in the care of Historic Scotland.

Huntingtower Castle

Situated just to the west of Perth is Huntingtower Castle, a medieval pile. Even though the structure is originaly medieval, it has been redeveloped significantly throughout the majoprity of it’s history. The Ruthven family were the owners of the castle and lands from the 12th to 17th century. During this time the castle consisted of 2 separate towers, constructed three meters apart. When the Murray family took occupancy, later on in the seventeenth century, they decided to amalgamate the two towers, making the house look more like a ordinary country abode. The bridging work between the two towers is still rather visible today, both inside and outside.

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