Scotland Travel Planner

There’s a certain magic in the air in Scotland, an untamed and beautiful land of moorlands, mountains and roughly 800 islands. With its Georgian and Victorian architecture and winding old streets and alleys, Scotland’s capital Edinburgh is one of Europe’s most attractive and historic cities. Edinburgh Castle sits atop an ancient volcano in the centre of town, dominating the skyline, and world-class museums and galleries are all close by.

Glasgow has thrown off it's industrial visage and has been reborn as one of Scotlands centres of style and vitality, with hip cafes, nightspots and galleries born from former warehouses and living alongside some outstanding Victorian architecture. The city boasts world-famous art collections, brilliant shopping and an exciting nightlife. The work of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh adorns many unique attractions in the city and there are plenty of galleries and museums. There’s also a first class cafe culture around the Italian Centre, Merchant Square and the Gallery of Modern Art.

Visitors will be entranced by the beauty of regional Scotland, incorporating such towns as Aberdeen, Fort William, Inverness and Oban. With its sparkling granite buildings, Aberdeen, the capital of the Grampian Highlands, has a skyline that is among Scotland’s most enchanting and lends a magical feeling of by gone times. Visit the eight distilleries on the world’s only Malt Whisky Trail, or follow the Castle Trail, taking in 13 of the finest gems the region has to offer. For outdoor enthusiasts, Fort William is known as the outdoor capital of Britain, providing the starting point for many well-known hikes and climbs. With a relatively low population and some spectacular scenery, a real sense of countryside prevails here.