Tag Archives: Scotland

There’s a road in Scotland where if you place a car in neutral facing downhill, it will begin to roll back up the hill instead of rolling forward. But how? Known as a gravity hill, magnetic hill, mystery hill, electric brae, or gravity road, this half-mile stretch forms an unusual …

Scotland is more than just kilts and haggises – as a country with a rich and ancient history and striking natural landscapes, it is a great destination for photographically-inclined travelers. Scottish landscapes are fairly diverse, with mountains, bogs, countless coastal islands, sea-side cliffs, and the occasional forest. Sweeping, epic vistas …

Up Helly Aa is a legendary viking festival that takes place in Scotland every year, and Tuesday’s procession was epic as ever. Realistic armoured costumes, group chanting, and a full-on ship burning was only the beginning of a night filled with drinking, dancing and… Well, more drinking. All groups of …