While most people instantly conjure up images of Edinburgh and the Highlands or tartan and tweed when they think of Scotland, the northern nation is actually home to a host of breath-takingly beautiful islands. In total, it has over 900 offshore islands to explore with the arresting archipelagos of the…
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A Guide to Scotland’s 8 Beautiful Regions
Home to lots of wonderful countryside and dramatic landscapes, Scotland lies in the north of Great Britain and is famous for the majestic lochs and age-old castles that are dotted about the gorgeous Scottish Highlands. With the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the North Sea to the east, Scotland…
A Guide to Europe’s 6 Beautiful Regions
Home to a diverse array of peoples, cultures, countries and landscapes, Europe stretches all the way from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Atlantic Ocean in the west with the Mediterranean and Black seas making up its border in the south. Encompassing majestic mountain ranges such as the…
10 Most Beautiful National Parks and Reserves in Scotland
A land of unimaginable beauty, the sprawling highlands of Scotland are delightfully wild and free and as such any nature lover will surely depart having fallen in love with all of the amazing sights on offer. Foreboding mountains punctuate the hills and valleys while deep lochs lie amidst the heather…
15 Most Charming Small Towns In Scotland
History and heritage sweep across Scotland from Highlands to Lowlands, from Orkney to the Hebrides. Centuries-old castles and ancient ruins dot the land, evidence of a past that encompassed internal conflicts as much as struggles against invaders, including Norse kings as much as the English. Glens and bens are the…
17 of the Best Places to Visit in Scotland
At first glance, the Scottish landscape is harsh: foreboding fortresses atop hills and cliffs, the desolate moors… But spend some time here and you’ll quickly realize Scotland has its own unique beauty: breathtaking highlands, craggy coastlines, and blue lakes and rivers just made for fishing. Among the otherworldly peaks, the…
10 Most Scenic Lakes in Scotland
They’re rugged, scenic and starkly beautiful. Some have legendary monsters swimming in them. And they’re everywhere. There are more than 31,000 lochs or lakes in Scotland in a variety of sizes. The lochs provide good fishing for anglers and great opportunities for hikers, not to mention an endless array of…
23 Scottish Castles Straight Out of a Fairy Tale
Scottish castles are a photographer’s dream. There is something eerily beautiful about a medieval fortress that is sitting isolated high on a bluff or an island standing guard over a loch, river or sea that just begs to be photographed. Whatever the weather or time of day, these fortresses stand…
The Top 27 Tourist Attractions in Scotland
The beauty and history of Scotland are never hidden. It’s seen on the streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow, or along the shining coasts of its isles. But these things are so hauntingly captivating, it’s no wonder the past is infused in such mythology. Exploring the magical landscapes and attractions in…