Name: スコットランドの高地 (Scotland's Highlands)
Uploaded: 2021-01-14T08:28:24.000Z
Duration: 25 min 2 s
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-Hi, I'm Rick Steves, back with more of the best of Europe.

but there's always room for puppies, sheepdog puppies.

[ Wind whistling ] Thanks for joining us.

The Highlands are where dreams of Scotland are set.

The land of kilts, clans, and lonely castles,

the Highlands offer the quintessence of Scottish charms.

In this episode, we'll connect with clan heritage,

-[ Whistles ] Hold 'em back! Hold 'em back!

-...and check out some traditional folk music.

The United Kingdom includes England, Wales,

Scotland includes a third of Britain's land.

Its main cities are Glasgow and Edinburgh.

To the south is the Lowlands and to the north, the Highlands.

Focusing on the Highlands, we'll visit Inveraray, Oban,

follow the Caledonian Canal to Loch Ness, Inverness,

Here in Scotland, the Highlands have more than half the land,

Still, it's these Highlands, so vast, yet so sparsely populated,

that give us the classic image of Scotland.

The highest mountains in Britain are here in Scotland,

While only around 3,000 feet in altitude,

they offer a dramatic welcome and a backdrop

of constantly changing views for road trippers.

Long lakes, called "lochs" here, cut like fjords into a land

-In this region, so much seems proudly Scottish.

Clans gather to celebrate traditional sports,

girls grow up dreaming to dance like their mothers did,

whisky is savored with reverence for the culture --

...and pipers still stir the Scottish soul.

Scotland's beloved hairy coo feels perfectly at home.

from both insects  and the persistent wind.

Historically, Highland society was centered

In medieval times, long before being tamed

the Highlands were inhabited by a collection of proud,

each with its own chief and deep-seated traditions.

Castles dotting the landscape evoke this strong clan heritage.

or abroad, as part of the Scottish diaspora;

as their historic capital and almost spiritual center.

Inveraray Castle, the residence of the 13th Duke of Argyle,

has a stately turreted exterior set in a delightful garden.

Historically, a stronghold of the Campbell clan,

of the many dukes who've called this palace home.

As with many such castles, the aristocratic family

who still occupy the private half of this palace.

filled with precious, if you're a Campbell, artifacts.

of esteemed family members through the ages.

This one's filled with dirks and daggers,

A highlight is the Armory Hall, which fills the main atrium.

are artistically arrayed in starburst patterns.

Docents are standing by and happy to answer questions.

-So, our halberds here date from the 1600s.

They come from the earlier castle, before this one.

-So, a halberd could be used against charging cavalry

and you'll notice they've got tassels on them.

Don't know about you. If I'm killing someone,

you don't want their blood dripping down your weapon,

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スコットランドの高地 (Scotland's Highlands)

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