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10 Castles in Scotland You Have to See on Your Next Trip

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Scotland is packed with ancient stone towers, royal strongholds and ruins perched on dramatic cliffs. Whether you love medieval history or just want a view worth the hike, these castles in Scotland are must-visits.

10 Hardest Golf Courses in the World: From Scotland to Hawaii

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Some golf courses don’t just test your skills. They break your spirit. The hardest golf courses in the world push even the best golfers to the brink, combining brutal layouts with Mother Nature’s worst moods.

Do All Scottish Families Have a Tartan?

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The kilt is synonymous with Scotland, but does that mean everyone with a Scottish surname has his or her own tartan?

How Robert the Bruce, Inspired by a Spider, Won Scottish Independence

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Brazenly ambitious, he became king of Scotland and won independence from the despised English to become a legendary figure of Scottish national pride.

Britain vs. England vs. UK: What's the Difference?

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There's a whale of a difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain. But whatever you do, don't call someone from Scotland "English."

What Makes a Whiskey Scotch Whisky?

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What makes whiskey scotch? It comes down to the legalities of where it's from and how it's made.

Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?

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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.

Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace

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The story of Scottish resistance hero William Wallace has morphed into fiction over time, but the truth is actually far more fascinating than the one we see in popular retellings.

What's So 'Offal' About Haggis and Why's It Banned in the U.S.?

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The national dish of Scotland is banned in America. But whose idea was it to stuff a sheep's stomach bag and boil it? And what does it taste like?

Get Out the Haggis, It's Burns Night!

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HowStuffWorks learns about Burns Night suppers, which celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland and the poet Robert Burns.

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