Here’s everything you need to know about this land of lochs—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around.
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The Scottish Highlands is defined by its dramatic landscape, from its lochs to mountains. There are over 31,000 lochs (freshwater lakes) in Scotland, and the majority of these are in the Highlands, including some of the country’s best-known and most picturesque lochs. Perhaps the most ...
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, is a historical city situated on the east coast of Scotland on the Firth of Forth. Edinburgh has been the Scottish capital since the 15th century. It has two distinct areas, both UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites: the Old Town, dominated by Edinburgh Cas...
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Contributed by Victoria fromGuide Your Travel Cairngorms National Park, Scotland The Cairngormsare an incredible national park located in the highlands of Scotland. They’re known for their stunning mountain ranges and beautiful scenery. The Cairngorms are perfect for hiking and exploring although the ...
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A case in point is Dundee Rep (Scotland’s only repertory theatre), completed in 1976 thanks to a public appeal that raised £200,000 on land donated by the University of Dundee. Likewise, Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) arose from an old car park to become one of the most successful ...
If you enjoy a road trip, take a look at our guide to some of thebest road trips in the world, as well our guide toScotland’s North Coast 500 If you are looking for a guidebook, we recommend theLonely Planet guide to Ireland,theRick Steves Northern Ireland guideor theDK Eyewitness ...