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Culzean is one of Scotland's best loved castles
Culzean is one of Scotland's best
loved castles

SCOTLAND IS everything you imagine – whisky, golf, romance of the clans and a wealth of castles and historic sites.

A land of contrasts, Scotland boasts vibrant and exciting cities to visit and breathtaking lochs, mountains and coastlines that shouldn’t be missed.

Scotland is bordered by England on the south, the Atlantic Ocean on the west and the North Sea on the east.

The Highlands area is one of the last wildernesses in Europe. The country has nearly 800 islands, only 300 of which are inhabited, and these islands are home to some of the most beautiful landscape in the world.

A landscape view across Edinburgh's skyline from Calton Hill all the way to the castle
A landscape view across Edinburgh's skyline from Calton Hill all the way to the castle

Culture & heritage
Every inch of Scotland is steeped in culture and history, something that the Scots are immensely proud of. Scotland has produced some of the world's best writers, painters, sculptors, poets and musicians, and continues to do so. These great talents can often be seen at Scotland's many festivals, most notably the Edinburgh International Festival.

Attractions
Scotland's diverse and exciting history is reflected in many of its attractions. Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city's Old Town is a must-see. A visit to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an unforgettable experience, as is a trip to any of Scotland's fantastic Whisky distilleries. And of course, you can't visit Scotland without trying to find Nessie at Loch Ness.

Must see and do

Top daytime must-do's

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