Scotland Road Wall Map Laminted With Postcode, Ferry Routes, Mileage, Motorways Detail Size: 91 x 114 cm

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Indeed, Scotland is renowned for offering a wealth of outdoors adventure pursuits organized by a geographically spread network of enthusiastic providers and instructors. How about white-water rafting on fast-flowing rivers, gorge walking, surfing, coasteering, zorbing, canoeing or sea kayaking? In winter, you can ski or snowboard at our five beautiful ski centers. Perthshire: You’ll discover the best of Scotland’s charms in Perthshire. This heartland region offers something for everyone; vibrant culture, captivating history, stunning landscapes, renowned golf courses, first-class attractions and stunning architecture are just the beginning of what Perthshire has to store. The land area of Scotland is 30,090 square miles (77,900km 2), 32% of the area of the United Kingdom (UK). The mainland of Scotland has 6,160 miles (9,910km) of coastline.

The map was the brainchild of Krakow-born Jan Tomasik (pron. Tomaashik), a sergeant in the 1st (Polish) Armoured Division, who had been stationed in Galashiels and had married a Scottish nurse in 1942 after being treated in the town’s Peel Hospital for the effects of a wound. Main article: Climate of Scotland Climate graph for Edinburgh. Mild temperatures and evenly distributed rainfall, throughout the year, are characteristic of Scotland's temperate, maritime climate. Argyll & the Isles: Discover the rich coastal landscapes and Highland scenery in Argyll & The Isles. This dynamic region on Scotland’s west coast is home to charming seaside villages and towns, incredible seafood, world-renowned whisky distilleries and rugged landscapes. Explore the dramatic coastlines of Skye, hop on a ferry to the coastal town of Oban or enjoy the history and architecture of Helensburgh – the clear waters, empty beaches, and rolling hills of Argyll & The Isles offer all the adventure you need.Alistair Nicolson (19 March 2004). "Scottish Economic Report March 2004 – Demographic Change in the Highlands and Islands". Scottish Government . Retrieved 5 April 2010. The Highlands: Home to ancient landscapes, highland clans, majestic mountains and haunted glens, the Highlands make up Scotland’s most fabled region. Visitors can take part in outdoor pursuits, witness unique wildlife or set off on the famous Malt Whisky Trail; with a unique heritage and seemingly boundless supply of natural beauty, the expansive landscapes of the Highlands have a way of making you feel at one with nature.

Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Stirling & the Forth Valley: Known as the Gateway to the Highlands, this area is steeped in Scottish history. From snow-capped Munros to serene lochs and lush forests, the landscapes around Stirling and the Trossachs have inspired visitors for centuries. With vibrant towns and villages, essential landmarks, great architecture, stunning natural beauty and plenty of modern charms, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & The Forth Valley offers an irresistible blend of Scotland’s past and present.Hundreds of signposted viewpoints and beauty spots reveal the best places to take in an area of particular scenic splendor or show you where superb beaches, inspiring national parks and mountaintop vistas are found. In August 2010 the initial clean-up started. Category B-listed status was secured for the map in 2012. In September of the same year it was the subject of a debate in the Scottish Parliament sponsored by Christine Grahame MSP On a later visit to Scotland in 1994 Professor Trafas, as he now was, happened to mention the map while attending a European Union sponsored meeting of town planners from Edinburgh and Krakow. Its “rediscovery” led eventually, in 2010, to the formation of Mapa Scotland, a group of volunteers dedicated to saving it from further decay and restoring it to its former condition.