From palaces to cobbled alleys and even a dormant volcano, this city is a real show-stopper.
Why we love Scotland
Scotland’s stunning landscapes, lochs, islands and mountains combine to form a country that’s as unique as it is beautiful. Where else could you explore 709 islands, while drinking over 130 different types of whisky? Tee off on scenic courses in the birthplace of golf, and watch men in kilts play tug o’war. Or listen to the sound of bagpipes, alongside tales of a monster in a loch, a real-life Macbeth and a national Braveheart.
Strike your best yoga pose atop an ancient volcano, get lost in cultural towns with thousands of stories to tell, and escape into UNESCO sites. Look up to the skies for cosmic displays of astronomical proportions, or get stuck into comedy and the arts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Discover the national dish of haggis, neeps and tatties, and cheers to locals with a shot of homegrown whiskey.
So head north to discover incredible places to visit, things to do and culinary delights. You’ll receive the warmest of welcomes, from the heights of the Highlands to the vast Lowlands.
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Wander Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Dominated by a magnificent Curvilinear Glasshouse called Kibble Palace, discover a garden with 200 years of history and a collection of over 9,000 different plants.
Find out more about Glasgow Botanic GardenExperience the Highland Games
Built around traditional Highland sports such as the caber toss, tug o' war and hammer throw, attending a Highland games event over the summer months is a fun way to experience Scottish and Celtic culture.
Find out more about the Highland GamesBe wowed by the Mural Trail
Explore this colourful route around Glasgow that has brightened up the city. Many local artists have been commissioned to create these huge art pieces, often depicting and celebrating life in Scotland’s second city.
Find out more about the Glasgow Mural TrailParty like it’s the end of the year
Prepare for the party of a lifetime with Edinburgh’s unmissable Hogmanay celebrations. Seeing in the New Year, get ready for buzzing street parties, live concerts and a firework display that’ll leave you in awe.
Find out more about Edinburgh’s HogmanayOur favourite experiences in Scotland
Drive the North Coast 500
An epic road trip for adventure seekers, the North Coast 500 loops around some of Scotland’s most incredible landscapes. Pass towering mountains, secluded beaches and enchanting waterfalls. You’ll meet Scotland’s cutest residents, like Highland cows, dolphins and puffins. Not to mention the warm local welcome that will greet you in every town!
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