A journey in Scotland

On the road - Roadtrip to the Isle of Skye

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The semester is finally over; I can't believe how fast this four months passed. I remember arriving to the airport in January with one of my flat mates, we were very excited for the months to come. Now I realize that in the past semester we have done...

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Geopolitics - Scottish Independence?

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Scottish independence has always been a sensitive topic. Since the times of William Wallace (1270 - 1307) and the Darien Scheme (1698 - 1700) Scotland has attempted to claim their independence from Britain. Sir William Wallace (Mel Gibson - Braveheart)...

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Advertising - RBS: Royal Bank Of Scotland

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Last weekend I went to London to meet with some friends who are staying in Cambridge. It was an amazing trip; I loved the city, the nightlife and the fact of it being a city with so much cultural diversity. I had a crazy weekend with my friends, but on...

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Social Rituals - Ceilidh Dancing / Kilts / Haggis

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Ceilidh Dancing The Gay Gordons Coreography Ceilidh dance is performed in some Irish and Scottish social gatherings. It is the ocassion of playing and dancing along to traditional Gaelic Folk music. This ritual is originated in Scotland and Ireland but...

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University Profile - Edinburgh Napier University

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Edinburgh Napier University - Craiglockhart Campus Edinburgh Napier University is one of the main universities in Scotland, along with the University of Edinburgh and the Queen Margaret University. Napier has three different campuses: the Merchiston campus,...

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My first two weeks in Edinburgh

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I arrived in Edinburgh the 11th of January. The singular and unique architecture of the city, cars driving on the "wrong side" of the road, and a chilling 2°C temperature, were all elements that made me realize I had finally arrived to the city on which...

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