Scotland

When you think of Scotland you immediately think Bagpipes and Tartan, breathtaking scenery, lochs and mountains and Scottish pride borne from bloody conquest and proud resistance to English domination.

Perfect for those who love the outdoors Scotland is the ideal destination. Play golf at some of the world’s most famous courses including St Andrews. Fish, sail or dive on its coastline. Clamber, climb or stroll its woodlands, hills or country lanes.

Scotland is a delicious combination of lively cities and raw beauty. From the Scottish capital Edinburgh and the lively city of Glasgow to vast open spaces and wilderness, Scotland is full of heritage and historical magnificence.

Edinburgh so named after King Edward of ancient Northumbria boasts the majestic Edinburgh Castle which is visible from all over the city. Those visiting Edinburgh will find a city full of historic features such as medieval streets, palaces and castles, the historical Old Town and the New Town which was built in the 18th century and is easily identifiable by its Georgian terraces.

Glasgow is a lively city which has experienced a renaissance in the last few years and is the second largest in Scotland. Here you will find fascinating museums and urban shopping. An art appreciator’s bliss, Glasgow has a selection of outstanding galleries, is home to the Scottish Royal Ballet, the Scottish Opera and the Glasgow School of Art. Visitors to this welcoming city will be able delve into Glasgow’s dusk till dawn nightlife and appreciate its many delicious eateries and restaurants.

Central Scotland is full of pleasant surprises including towns such as Stirling, brimming with centuries-old castles, cathedrals and colleges and Fife, an unspoilt beauty with its ancient fishing villages each with their own individual charm. Main attractions in central Scotland include the Inveraray Castle – the seat of Scotland’s most powerful clan; one of Scotland’s most significant fortresses – Stirling Castle and St Andrew’s Cathedral.

Famous for its lochs and mountains, Scotland is a walker’s and climber’s paradise where the countryside of mountain peaks and glossy hills are scattered with ruins of ancient castles. The mountains of Scotland provide inspirational views most of which can be found in the Highlands of Scotland with its isolated beaches, luminous green mountains and secluded lochs.

Visitors to Scotland will not be disappointed as they roam its beautiful and diverse landscape of craggy mountains with snow-capped peaks to the sandy beaches and sheltered bays. Scotland exudes romance and those who visit tend to fall in love with its sheer magnificence.