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This June, a 1,000-boat flotilla, a chain of 3,000 lights and other glamorous pageants will mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne. Here is a primer for the weekend’s events.
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22 May 2012
Raise a glass this May to the island’s famous export during the weeklong Islay Festival of Music and Malt.
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21 May 2012
If you venture beyond the country’s noble heritage and classic landmarks, there is a motley crew of eccentric, unexpected and even raunchy attractions.
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18 May 2012
The 870-mile cross-country route connects rugged landscapes with idiosyncratic market towns, giving Wales the first coastline that can be fully hiked on a formal path.
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04 May 2012
The stunning moorland terrain of Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park is home to a range of flourishing wildlife, from the UK’s only reindeer herd to the near-extinct osprey.
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04 May 2012
From Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival, which commemorates the end of winter, to the country’s famous Highland games, the warm months are full of Celtic tradition.
04 May 2012
Ten years after becoming a European Capital of Culture, Glasgow remains an epicentre of contemporary visual and performing arts, and a leader in design and architecture.
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03 May 2012
The capital city of Scotland is one of the most cultural and historic spots in the country.
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02 May 2012
Discover the country’s rugged beauty and historical delights by car, with a two-week itinerary from Edinburgh to the Orkney Islands.
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01 May 2012
Newcastle’s musical pedigree has been bolstered recently with the arrival of ~Flow – a floating watermill that uses the tides on the River Tyne to create music.
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30 April 2012
A selection of these Cultural Activities articles were originally published on Lonely Planet.
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