My essay about Scotland

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I just finished my essay about Scotland, and I think it's pretty good, although there are some part of the essay which I'm not sure whether they're correct or not, which I've marked with bold text. Also, I got some questions that I got which I need to have answered in the essay, I'm pretty sure I've followed all of the(except maybe one), but I'd be grateful if anyone could check if I've actually followed all of them.

Scotland is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, it is known for exquisite and unique liquor as well as its breath-taking and empowering landscapes. Scotland has also a rich history filled with thrilling myths and stories, for example the well-known Loch ness monster receding in one of Scotland’s largest lakes, Loch Ness. Scotland is also known for having a very rich culture, being a home country for a lot of artists, for example the DJ Calving Harris, who is known for his unique style and his collaboration with other artists. But that’s not all; there are a lot of other famous people who also come from Scotland, for example the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, the very famous TV-chef, Gordon Ramsey, and the inventor of the TV, John Logie Baird.

If you’re considering visiting Scotland, you might want to look for guesthouses offering something called bed and breakfast, which means that you’ll be able to stay overnight and enjoy some delicious breakfast in the morning. These guesthouses are also cheaper compared to hotels and offer a more personalized service as they only host a small amount of guests.

If you can’t find a guesthouse, but still want to live relatively cheap, you might want to consider renting a bed at a hostel. Simply put, hostels are kind of like hotels, but instead of renting a whole room for yourself, you’ll just rent a bed in a room shared with others, making it a pretty cheap option.

However, if you seek quality, and got a pretty high budget, then renting a room at a hotel might be the best option for you. A lot of hotels in Scotland have pretty old, and beautiful, buildings. These hotels usually have a high standard and offer great quality. Compare them to the hotels here in Sweden where most hotels also offer great quality, but are generally not as beautiful as the ones in Scotland, that’s at least what I think. In terms of price, it usually varies depending on where the hotel is situated. The ones situated in typical tourist destinations, like Edinburgh, are usually pretty expensive, especially during high season.

What are the hotels like? Are they expensive or cheap? How is the quality compared to hotels in Sweden?
What is the difference between a hotel and a hostel?
What is B&B
What are the most famou places in Scotland? Give detailed descriptions about them.
What famous people are from Scotland? What are they famous for?
Inventions?
How is the culture like? Theater, music, etc.
Something funny about Scotland.

Blue Jay · Accepted Answer

Here are a few suggestions for your essay.

Scotland is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, it is known for exquisite and unique liquor as well as its breath-taking and ~~empowering~~ (wrong word here) landscapes. Scotland has also a rich history filled with thrilling myths and stories, for example the well-known Loch Ness monster ~~receding~~ residing in one of Scotland’s largest lakes, Loch Ness. Scotland is also known for having a very rich culture, being a the home country for of a lot of artists, for example the DJ Calving Harris, who is known for his unique style and his collaboration with other artists. (Scottish music/dance. Theater, e.g. Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Literature, e.g. Robert Burns, Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stephenson,Arthur Conan Doyle, J.M. Barrie ) But that’s not all; there are a lot of other famous people who also come from Scotland, for example the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, the very famous TV-chef, Gordon Ramsey, and the inventor of the TV, John Logie Baird. (John Dunlop, James Watt, etc.)

If you’re considering visiting Scotland, you might want to look for guesthouses offering something called bed and breakfast, which means that you’ll be able to stay overnight and enjoy some delicious breakfast in the morning. ( B&B's are typically private homes where you can rent a room for the night, and they serve you breakfast in the morning.) These guesthouses are also cheaper ~~compared to~~ than hotels and offer a more personalized service as they only host a small ~~amount~~ number of guests.

If you can’t find a guesthouse, but still want to live relatively cheaply, you might want to consider renting a bed at a hostel. Simply put, hostels are kind of like hotels, but instead of renting a whole room for yourself, you’ll just rent a bed in a room shared with others, making it a pretty cheap option. (Hostels are usually bare bones accommodation, where you usually have to prepare your own meals and you may have to help with chores. They are sometimes located in interesting re-purposed buildings, such as old farm or industrial buildings , railway carriages etc. They are usually by far the cheapest places to stay.)
However, if you seek quality, and ~~got~~ have a pretty high budget, then renting a room at a hotel might be the best option for you. A lot of hotels in Scotland have pretty old, and beautiful, buildings. These hotels usually have a high standard and offer great quality. Compare them to the hotels here in Sweden where most hotels also offer great quality, but are generally not as beautiful as the ones in Scotland, ~~that’s~~ at least that is what I think. In terms of price, it usually varies depending on where the hotel is situated. The ones situated in typical tourist destinations, like Edinburgh, are usually pretty expensive, especially during high season.

What are the hotels like? Are they expensive or cheap? How is the quality compared to hotels in Sweden?
What is the difference between a hotel and a hostel?
What is B&B
What are the most famous places in Scotland? Give detailed descriptions about them. Edinburgh, the Highlands, Loch Ness, Hebrides, etc.
What famous people are from Scotland? What are they famous for?
Inventions?
How is the culture like? Theater, music, etc.
Something funny about Scotland.

Kristi Francis · Answer

I gotta say, that was some pretty stupid mistakes :/. Anyway, thank you for your answer!

Kristi Francis · Answer

I took some time to almost rewrite the whole text, what do you think?

Scotland is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, it is known for exquisite and unique liquor as well as its breath-taking and angelic landscapes. Scotland has also a rich history filled with thrilling myths and stories, for example the well-known Loch Ness monster residing in one of Scotland’s largest lakes, Loch Ness, and the Edinburgh Castle, which is a famous castle with a very interesting history dating back to the 9th century before Christ. Scotland is also known for having a very rich culture, for example holding an annual festival, called the Edinburgh International Festival, where several performers from all around the world are invited to perform. But that’s not all; Scottish culture also reaches far back in time, having a very rich history of literature with a lot of very famous writers like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, James Hogg, John Galt, and that’s only mentioning a few. And Scotland has more to offer; it’s also the home country of *many famous inventers like John Logie Baird, the inventor of the TV, Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, James Watts, who dramatically improved the steam engine, et al.

If you still find Scotland boring, maybe these currently famous Scottish-born people might change your mind: Calvin Harris, famous DJ known for his unique style and collaboration with other artists; Gordon Ramsay, famous TV-chef and also known for his restaurant that has been rated as one of the best in the UK, and actress Katie Leung, known for playing Cho Chang in the Harry Potter-movies

If you’re considering visiting Scotland, you might want to look for a guesthouse or a private house offering something called bed and breakfast(commonly referred to as B&B) , which means that you’ll be able to stay overnight and have breakfast served in the morning. This could be the best alternative if you’re looking to live relatively cheap, and get as personalized service as possible.

If you can’t afford a guesthouse or private, or can’t find one, you might want to consider renting a room/bed at a hostel. In a hostel, you usually sleep in a bed in a dormitory shared with strangers, quality may vary, and you usually won’t be served any type of meals (like breakfast), although many hostels have kitchens where you can make your own food. Hostels are also a great way of making friends and socialize, as you’ll be meeting a lot of new people in your dormitory
However, if you seek quality, and have a pretty high budget, then renting a room at a hotel might be the best option for you. A lot of hotels in Scotland have pretty old, and beautiful, buildings. These hotels usually have a high standard and offer great quality. Compare them to the hotels here in Sweden where most hotels also offer great quality, but are generally not as beautiful as the ones in Scotland, at least that is what I think. In terms of price, it usually varies depending on where the hotel is situated. The ones situated in typical tourist destinations, like Edinburgh, are usually pretty expensive, especially during high season.

Blue Jay · Answer

Scotland is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, it is known for exquisite and unique liquor as well as its breath-taking and angelic landscapes. Scotland has also a rich history filled with thrilling myths and stories, for example the well-known Loch Ness monster residing in one of Scotland’s largest lakes, Loch Ness, and ~~the~~ Edinburgh Castle, which is a famous castle with a very interesting history dating back to the 9th century before Christ (The site has been inhabited that long, but the castle dates to the 12th century AD). Scotland is also known for having a very rich culture, for example holding an annual festival, called the Edinburgh International Festival, where ~~several~~ performers from all around the world are invited to perform. But that’s not all; Scottish culture also reaches far back in time, having a very rich history of literature with a lot of very famous writers like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, James Hogg, John Galt, and that’s only mentioning a few. And Scotland has more to offer; it’s also the home country of (*)many famous inventors like John Logie Baird, the inventor of the TV, Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, James Watts, who dramatically improved the steam engine, et al.

If you still find Scotland boring, maybe these currently famous Scottish-born people might change your mind: Calvin Harris, famous DJ known for his unique style and collaboration with other artists; Gordon Ramsay, famous TV-chef ~~and~~ also known for his restaurant that has been rated as one of the best in the UK, and actress Katie Leung, known for playing Cho Chang in the Harry Potter(-)movies

If you’re considering visiting Scotland, you might want to look for a guesthouse or a private house offering something called bed and breakfast space (commonly referred to as B&B)delete space, which means that you’ll be able to stay overnight and have breakfast served in the morning. This could be the best alternative if you’re looking to live relatively cheap, and get as personalized service as possible.

If you can’t afford a guesthouse or private B&B, or can’t find one, you might want to consider renting a room/bed at a hostel. In a hostel, you usually sleep in a bed in a dormitory shared with strangers, quality may vary, and you usually won’t be served any type of meals (like breakfast), although many hostels have kitchens where you can make your own food. Hostels are also a great way of making friends and socializing, as you’ll be meeting a lot of new people in your dormitory.
However, if you seek quality, and have a pretty high budget, then renting a room at a hotel might be the best option for you. A lot of hotels in Scotland have pretty old, and beautiful, buildings. These hotels usually have a high standard and offer great quality. Compare them to the hotels here in Sweden where most hotels also offer great quality, but are generally not as beautiful as the ones in Scotland, at least that is what I think. In terms of price, it usually varies depending on where the hotel is situated. The ones situated in typical tourist destinations, like Edinburgh, are usually pretty expensive, especially during high season.

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you Blue Jay! Almost no mistakes this time.

Kristi Francis · Answer

Haha, forgot to login...

Anonymous · Answer

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