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- Britain on flood alert
02 November 2009 x Close
Much of the UK is on flood alert after torrential rain and strong winds left motorists trapped in cars and homes swamped by water. Scotland has been worst hit by the downpours, with several severe flood warnings in force, while fire crews in parts of Wales had to pluck people from houses and cars and many train services were cancelled because of the floods. There are six warnings in place across northern England and travellers in the area are urged to monitor local advisories.
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Overview
Loch Leven © Scottish Tourist Board
Scotland is a wild and untamed country stretching from rolling
farmlands in the South and East to the dramatic highlands and
islands in the West, where the craggy coastline is pocketed with
beautiful beaches and rises up to rugged, empty mountains divided
only by shimmering lochs and deep rivers. This ancient land has a
brutal history and is studded with ancient castles and
strongholds.
Although part of the United Kingdom, the Scots are a fiercely
independent and proud nation. They have their own legal system and
more recently have their own parliament and are developing into an
economic force in their own right - Aberdeen is the hub of the
North Sea oil industry and Edinburgh is now home to Europe's
largest bank.
Scotland is the home of golf and whisky, and has a cultural
heritage stretching from the festivities of the clans, to the
poetry of Robert Burns. Scotland's rich traditions can be best seen
over the summer months at the cutting-edge Edinburgh festival or at
one of the many, more low-key, highland games. Whether visiting for
fishing, stalking, sailing or hiking, Scotland is a paradise for
the outdoor enthusiast.
