About Scotland

Scotland is a country which appeals to many people, whatever their interest. Our castles and historic houses bring the country’s colourful history to life, whether you visit the grand castles of Culzean and Crathes, Urquhart or Stirling or Edinburgh, or the smaller historic houses which depict life in Scotland of many hears ago. The National Trust for Scotland and Historic Scotland have many of the major castles and houses in their care and both offer special passes which are good value for money.

There are also many individually owned houses in Scotland and some of these are highlighted as links from the areas written about below.

Scotland is also well known for its wildlife – red deer and otters, eagles and ospreys, dolphins and seals. Take time to find out what there is to see and perhaps go on a tour with a local wildlife expert. That way you’ll find out where to go and what to look out for.

If you like walking or cycling or canoeing or any of the more active sports, then you are coming to the right place. There are many walks, both low-level and in the mountains, some of which are way-marked. Or you can hire a bike and explore the forests or the back roads or book up for a day on horseback under the guidance of a horseman.

Read on and discover more about the different areas and what they offer:

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Highlands and Islands
Aberdeenshire and Moray
Perthshire and Angus
Fife, Stirlingshire and Argyll
Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders
Ayrshire, Clyde Valley, Dumfries and Galloway

And remember, when you are on holiday, talk with staff in the local tourist information centre; you’ll find that they are very knowledgeable about the local area.