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From wonderful scenery to a rich and intricate history, there are many reasons to visit Scotland. If taking it easy and travelling in style is on your agenda, there is no better way to discover this unique and beautiful country than on a Scottish cruise. As the enchanting scenery passes you by, you can sit back, relax and indulge in all that makes a Scottish cruise the luxury holiday choice that it is. When you first think of a barge holiday, you may not immediately think of this northern UK destination as such an enticing one, but delve a little deeper and Scotland’s appeal reveals itself in all its magnificent glory. To get you inspired here is a little more insight into the land of Loch Ness and Braveheart. Interesting Facts About Scotland 1. This country has the highest proportion of people with red hair in the world; indeed almost 13% of the population has red hair. 2. More Scots than English have blue eyes. In the south eastern part of the country 57% of people have blue eyes. 3. Nessie has a sister, known as Morag: The monster of Loch Morar. Apparently this feisty lady serpent attacked fishermen in August 1969 and is said to have rough scaly skin, three humps along her 30ft length and a head that resembles a snake. 4. Scotland’s national animal is a unicorn. 5. There are around 790 islands in Scotland, with only about 130 of these inhabited. 6. The Scots were the first to play golf back in the 15th century. St Andrew’s is recognised as the ‘home of golf’. 7. Hard to believe but the shortest commercial flight in the world takes just 47 seconds and yes, it happens in Scotland. You can take the ‘blink of an eye’ 1.5 mile trip from Westray to Papa Westray in Orkney, should you wish to give it a go. 8. The first city in the world to have its own fire brigade was Edinburgh. 9. Bonnybridge, only a small town, is now known as the UFO capital of the world. Every year many UFOs are reported and sometimes up to 300 sightings a year are recorded. 10. Many inventors were Scottish. Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone back in 1876 was Scottish, and the very first picture to be shown on TV was the work of John Logie Baird, back in 1925. A truly fascinating place to visit, especially on a Scottish cruise, this stunning part of the British Isles is often underrated. Steeped in history and proud of its long, rich heritage, it is a destination that lends itself perfectly to exploration at a leisurely pace. Hopefully some of the interesting snippets above have offered you some inspiration to visit. If you are planning to travel via a Scottish cruise, you’re in luck; there are some excellent tour operators who provide quality luxury trips to introduce you to the very best that bonny Scotland has to offer. Author Plate Paul Newman is the Marketing and E-Systems Executive for European Waterways, the UK's most respected provider of all-inclusive, luxury barge holidays if you’re looking for a relaxing Scottish cruise, or itineraries to a host of other excellent destinations. Part of a team of experienced barging aficionados, Paul is first in line to endorse the perks of a slow-paced barge cruise to anyone looking for a unique holiday experience.
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