Discover Scotland and you'll find the country is a fantastic mix of stunning landscapes, wildlife and wonderful local produce, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene, and topped off with a colourful history of epic battles and historic castles.
With over 11,000km of coastline, hundreds of islands, majestic mountains and beautiful canals, rivers and lochs, Scotland's landscape and distinct geography offers a stunning mix of unique and inspiring habitats for you to explore. Scotland's nature and geography will take your breath away.
From magnificent city landmarks to mysterious ruins, Scotland is renowned for its iconic castles. Whether you are looking to explore the largest in the country, follow a regional trail or seek out those hidden gems, there is plenty of history to uncover as each castle has a fascinating tale to tell.
From coast to countryside, you will encounter an array of wonderful wildlife throughout Scotland. Keep an eye out for rutting red deer in Dumfries and Galloway, bottlenose dolphins in the Moray Firth, Scottish wildcats, mountain hares, red squirrels and golden eagles to name but a few.
With an eclectic range of theatre and dance, the world's festival capital, outstanding summer music festivals, blockbuster movie locations, breathtaking art and architecture and a captivating literary history - Scotland has a truly thriving arts and culture scene.
Source: visitscotland.com