Dundee has been the site of a settlement for as far back as the time of the Picts. The city, the fourth largest city too be found in Scotland, has a long association with trade and commerce. The 3 main trades, in the city, were “journalism, jam and jute”. Though dundee could be described as city which is post-industrial it has something of a mixed...

The town of Perth, in Scotland, is also often referred to as being the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. Built on the banks of the River Tay, the town of Perth was the capital of Scotland and back in medieval times the bustling little town was known by local folk as St. John’s Toun (St. John’s Town). The town of Perth’s name, or Peairt...

The city of Cardiff is not just the Welsh capital city, but also the most popular tourist destination in Wales outside London, the capital of England. The city is also the biggest city in Wales, however it was only only a pretty small town until the beginning of the nineteenth century. It was during the early 19th century when the small Welsh town of Cardiff...

Lanzarote, the popular Canary Island holiday destination, expects to welcome well over a million foreign tourists this year. The majority from the UK. Despite the recent depreciation of sterling against the euro and the confidence sapping effects of the credit crunch. The Canarian archipelago, comprising a total of seven islands, is four hours away from the UK...

Bournemouth is a vibrant, thriving and incredibly exciting city, despite the unfortunate fact that it is known as ‘God’s waiting Room’. Bournemouth is called this because many old people choose to live here during retirement. However, the city has an amazing youth culture, with a a high number of language and other students. Of course a place...