11月30日是苏格兰传统的St.Andrew's Day,也即苏格兰的国庆节,St.Andrews是苏格兰的守护神。11月29日、30日两天苏格兰地区将会有大量景点免费开放,包括各地的城堡,建筑,自然保护区等。
我在此仅列出爱丁堡及其附近区域的景点:
Blackness CastleLocation: Blackness, Linlithgow
Offer: Visit for free
When: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November
Description: Built in the 15th century by one of Scotland’s most powerful families, the Crichtons, Blackness was never destined to be a peaceful lordly residence; its enduring roles were those of garrison fortress and state prison.
Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Craigmillar CastleLocation: Craigmillar Castle Road, Edinburgh
Offer: Visit for free
When: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November
Description: A well preserved medieval castle, Craigmillar has a tower house, courtyard and gardens. Craigmillar’s story is linked with that of Mary Queen of Scots. There are superb views from the tower house.
Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Edinburgh CastleLocation: Castle Hill, Edinburgh
Offer: Visit for free
When: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November
Description: A majestic landmark which dominates the capital city’s skyline just as it has dominated Scotland’s long and colourful history, Edinburgh Castle is the best known and most visited of our historic buildings. Home of national treasures including the Honours of Scotland, The Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg, Edinburgh Castle is perched on an extinct volcano and offers stunning views. This instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol, and part of Edinburgh’s World Heritage site.
Website: www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk
Edinburgh ZooLocation: Edinburgh
Offer: Visit for free
When: Sunday 30th November
Description: Get closer to over 1000 amazing animals at Edinburgh Zoo; meet the UK's only koalas, visit our new chimpanzee enclosure, Budongo Trail, and feed the lorikeets in our walk-through aviary, Rainbow Landings.
Website: www.edinburghzoo.org.uk
Linlithgow Palace Location: Kirkgate, Linlithgow
Offer: Visit for free
When: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November
Description: The magnificent ruins of Linlithgow Palace are set in a park beside a loch. All of the Stewart kings lived at the Palace. Numerous renovations to the Palace’s grand façades and chambers were carried out as each sought to create the ideal modern palace. The Palace is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.
Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
National Museum of ScotlandLocation: Edinburgh
Offer: Visit for free
When: Sunday 30th November
Description: Enjoy music, history, art and dance on Scotland's national day and celebrate the National Museum of Scotland 10th birthday! Featuring: The Pictish Trail with The Fence Collective, Live Music Now! Alba Brass, Lauren MacColl Trio, Harmeny School Choir with Angus Lyons and Ruaridh Campbell, Hermitage Park Primary Choir, John Kenny, YDance (Scottish Youth Dance) with the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland, plus lots more.
Website: www.nms.ac.uk
Stirling CastleLocation: Esplanade, Stirling
Offer: Visit for free
When: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November
Description: One of Scotland’s grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture, Stirling Castle commands the countryside for many miles around. It towers over some of the most important battlefields of Scotland’s past including Stirling Bridge, the site of William Wallace’s victory over the English in 1297, and Bannockburn where Robert the Bruce defeated the same foe in the summer of 1314.
Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
The Scottish ParliamentLocation: Edinburgh
Offer: Free tours on 1st December with special offers in shop.
When: Monday 1st December
Description: Free tours of the Scottish Parliament building – booking essential! Special sampling of Scottish food and drink in the Parliament Shop with discounts available for purchases of food and drink featured.
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[email protected] 苏格兰其他地区的免费景点请参考以下网址:
http://www.scotland.org/standrewsday/visit-for-free/