Top 10 Spectacular Places to Visit in Scotland

Scotland is one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom. It has a population of over 5 million and the official language is English. Scotland is a beautiful addition to any travel bucket list. The capital and second largest city of Scotland is Edinburgh, which I will mention first in our list.

1. Edinburgh

This city is considered one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. It earned its title as a monument of medieval and Gregorian architecture. The views from the castle alone are worth the trip. Judge for yourself..

Sights and attractions: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Royal Mile, Inchcolm Abbey, Hopetoun House, Edinburgh Old Town.

2. Glasgow

Scotland's largest city is Glasgow. If the weather is not bothering you, you will love this city as much as I do. During the day you can visit countless museums and monuments and at night you can enjoy beautiful walks along the calm river and fully enjoy the beauty of this city.

Sights and attractions: University of Glasgow, Glasgow Cathedral, City Chambers, George Square, Pollok House and Escape Glasgow.

3. Loch Lomond & Loch Ness

Loch Lomond is the largest lake in Scotland (71 km2), located near the city of Glasgow. Loch Ness has the title of the second largest lake and attracts tourists not only because of its beauty, but also because of the legend of the Loch Ness monster. Do you think it exists?

4. Isle of Arran

It is one of the seven Scottish islands located in the Gulf of Clyde. Apart from Arran beer and Arran whiskey, this island is also interesting for its beauty.

Sights and attractions: Brodick Castle, Isle of Arran Heritage Museum, Machrie Moor Stone Circles, Lochranza Castle.

5. Isle of Skye

It is the largest and northernmost island of the Inner Hebrides. In addition to a large number of natural monuments, there are also gems created by human hands.

Sights and attractions: Knock Castle, Duntulm Castle, Dunvegan Castle and the Skye Bridge, which connects the island with the mainland.

6. Stirling

Once the capital of Scotland is known for its tourist and historical attractions. There's Stirling Castle, which I had the opportunity to visit. At the castle you will find a regimental museum full of uniforms and weapons, a chapel and especially The Great Hall, where meetings of kings took place. Lovers of coffee and sweets will enjoy themselves in the castle café, where they bake delicious chocolate muffins.

7. Scottish Highlands

Mountains in the north of Scotland full of lakes and valleys. The highest peak of the Highlands is called Ben Nevis and measures 1344 meters above sea level. If you are looking for nature and tourism, this part of Scotland will surely appeal to you with its natural beauty.

8. St. Andrews

The city is home to the third oldest university in the United Kingdom, where Prince William also studied. This city will take your breath away thanks to its Victorian architecture.

Sights and attractions: St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle, Holy Trinity Church and more.

9. Elgin

Elgin city is the administrative and commercial centre of the Moray region. Elgin breathes the Middle Ages, as narrow streets lead to a triangular square throughout the city. The most attractive monument of this city is the ruins of Elgin Cathedral (built around 1224)

10. Falkirk Wheel

The rotary water lift, which is the only one in the world, has become one of the most visited tourist attractions. This lift connects two canals - Forth-Clyde and Union, between which there is an altitude difference of 24 meters. The city of Falkirk is famous for the rapid development of the steel industry.

Some of the top things to do in Scotland are all around you. Stunning landscapes and nature with hundreds of parks, gardens, mountains and more. Scotland is a land of legends and romance, from Robert the Bruce and Macbeth to lake monsters and the tragic Mary Queen of Scots. And, yes, real men do wear skirts here.