Scotland

VHS. Stroll through Glasgow's magnificent Botanic Gardens, 40 acres of breathtaking variety.. At Greyfrairs Church, visit the grave of the faithful Skye terrier, Bobby. See Highland clansmen with their bagpipes parade for you down Princess Street. Cruise the Caledonian Canal running over 60 miles across northern Scotland, and much much more. 60 minutes. c2000.

VHS. Readers Digest. Rolling moors and highlands, Bluebells and heather. Cool lochs and refreshing streams. Tidy villages nestled into rolling fertile farmland. Rocky outcroppings and sleeping seaside towns. Around every corner, over every hill lies still another marvel. And each is yours for the discovering in this comprehensive tour through the colorful land of the kilt and the tartan. Among the delights: The awesome vistas...

DVD. Alternate Routes. 30 Minutes. St. Christopher's Inn is a new hostel in Edinburgh, Scotland that serves as headquarters for a group of travelers exploring this ancient city amid the craziness of the Edinburgh Festival.A tour of the Highlands provides a stunning glimpse of incredible scenery and Scottish culture. Experience the rush of traveling the world for the first time with a crew of international...

DVD. Approximately 2 Hours. Take a grand tour of the Old World with public radio's original Savvy Traveler, Rudy Maxa, host of the award-winning American Public Television series, Smart Travels, and contributing editor to National Geographic Traveler magazine. This DVD includes visits to: Dublin and Beyond - Discover history around every corner of Dublin; find inspiration in the hillsides of Glendalough; visit Malahide Castle and...

DVD. 58 Minutes. Originally presented in large screen IMAX format, LEGEND OF LOCH LOMOND tells the story of a brave eighteenth century Highlander and his lady love. They are torn apart by the brutality of war, but fate reunites them in a ghostly way when a beautiful young singer becomes entangled in their story by singing the legendary Scottish song that touches everyone who hears...

VHS. Questar Video. From her majestic Highlands to her ancient cities, spectacular panoramas of Scotland come to life with these breathtaking railroad journeys. You'll begin your adventure riding on the East Coast mainline; it whisks you directly into Edinburgh's magnificent station, flanked by beautiful green spaces and the ornate North British Hotel. You'll ride aboard a steam engine on the Strathspey Railway before the incredible...

5 Shows. DVD. Five Shows: This DVD contains five complete "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows on Britain, first broadcast from 2000-2005 -- plus bonus behind-the-scenes footage. Running Time: 2?+ hours. Closed Captioned. NTSC format, all region compatible. Join host Rick Steves on a lively 2?-hour romp through Britain in five half-hour "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows. You'll spend an hour in London, covering the greatest...

4 Shows. DVD. Six Shows: 3 hours, closed captioned, NTSC format, all region compatible. Here's where we'll take you... Dublin -- Dublin's story is of feast and famine -- from its 18th-century Golden Age to its 20th-century struggles for independence to its boomtime today. We explore the town's thriving Grafton Street, patriotic jail, and Trinity College with its Book of Kells -- a bright light...

Globe Trekker Video. A land of untamed highlands, windswept islands and spectacular lochs, Scotland is situated in the north of Great Britain. A millennium of struggle for self-determination has forged a hardy people with a vibrant culture and amazing hospitality. Traveler Megan McCormick begins her journey in Glasgow. After a brief stop on the Island of Islay she makes her way up the west coast...

DVD. Worldwide Travel Films. 80 Minutes. From the rolling hills and Border abbeys to heather and highland games, Scotland is a land of peat, pipes and poetic people. walk in the wake of Glasgow's once great shipyards and savor the excitement of the city's rebirth as a major European center of conventions and tourism; board the last sea-going steam driven paddle wheeler, the PS Waverly,...

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. Emerald-green fields, hills covered by heather, sheep herds, lakes, beautiful castles and forts? This is Scotland, where there are kilt-wearing men, pipe music and whiskey. The character of the country on the Northern part of the British island cannot be missed. Because of their monument status, the castle of Edinburgh and 16 thousand other buildings are under protection....

DVD. Equitrekking. 30 Minutes. Host and travel expert Darley Newman travels from Scotland's Highlands down to the Scottish Borders to experience horses, adventure, history and culture in Equitrekking Scotland. In the Highlands, Darley rides strong Highland ponies through the romantic and heather covered mountains at Blair Castle and searches for the Loch Ness Monster on horseback and by boat at Loch Ness. At Scotland's smallest...

DVD. World Destinations. 27 Minutes. Scotland is a land rich in tradition, stormy history, and a strong, proud heritage.

DVD. Europe's Classic Romantic Inns. 30 Minutes. CLIFTON HOUSE Gordon Macintyre runs this thoroughly eccentric inn that overlooks the stunningly expansive Moray Firth (bay). Besides being an expert chef and wine connoisseur, Gordon periodically transforms the hotel into a theatre, and his masterfully directed plays draw audiences from all over England. Even when out of production, the house still hums- it's not uncommon to have...

DVD. Naxos Scenic Musical Journeys. 60 Minutes. The Places Our tour of Scotland takes us from Edinburgh, with its castle, Scott monument and Palace of Holyrood, to the highland and then to The Hebrides, recalling the journey undertaken by the young Mendelssohn. The Music In 1829 Mendelssohn visited England and, after the summer season, travelled north to Scotland, accompanied by his friend Karl Klingemann. In...

DVD. The Seasoned Traveler. 30 Minutes. Traveling north into Scotland, we'll show you a handful of the more than 70 castles that dot the beautiful countryside. You'll see one of the oldest and youngest of these special houses and spend a good deal of time around Stirling. It is not only home to one of Scotland's most famous castles but is a town important to...

VHS. The Music of Scotland with Peter Morrison, set in the lovely surroundings of Dalmeny House, Scotland's greatest baritone introduces his country's favorite songs. Morrison has made countless appearances on stage and in the concert hall. Join this marvelous balladeer as he tours Scotland's beautiful, Highland scenery and visits its most famous cities, in this warm and affectionate tribute to his native land. Morrison sings...

VHS. Questar Video. Travel to the land of legends: Macbeth, Loch Ness, and Braveheart William Wallace. From its craggy ocean shores to the mist-shrouded mountains, Scotland is a country of rugged and delicate beauty. Visit a restored Neolithic village, Hadrian's Wall, Gretna Green, Ayr, Dumfries, Glasgow, the fabled islands of Skye and Iona, plus the Shetlands, renowned for their ponies. Stop at St. Andrews, where...

DVD. Back Roads of Europe. 23 Minutes. The climate in Wales can change as rapidly as the scenery itself. There are remnants of country houses, knights and the Middle Ages. This is a land of past industry and current glory.