Scotland is one of those countries where there are many enormous places to visit. It is a country packed with geographical wonders, history, culture, and unique cuisine. Therefore, unless you are ready to stay there for quite some time, you better make a travel plan to visit at least the most notable attractions.
You can also check out our list of the top seven wonderful places to visit in Scotland. The list is a summary of the best places to visit in Scotland. Here’s what we got.
Edinburgh Castle
It is one of the most iconic castles in Scotland that nowadays holds the crown as the most visited paid-for attraction. The castle sits on the top of an inactive volcano and over the city of Edinburgh.
Aberdeenshire
This is the region that surrounds the city of Aberdeen. The region features over 165 miles of amazing coastline, astonishing buildings made with silvery-grey granite, and 300 medieval castles. As if that is not enough, there are five ski resorts and a total of 5 golf courses set on some of the fantastic terrains in the world.
Culross in the Kingdom of Fife
Culross is not your everyday Scottish village, but more of a mirror that gives you a glimpse of the 17th century. Located just right across the Forth Bridges in Edinburgh, it is a burgh with winding alleys, cobbled streets, a Market Cross, and a Town Hall built-in 1629. While you are there, don’t miss out on the mustard-colored Palace.
The Kelpies in Falkirk
Standing over the Clyde and Forth canal, the kelpies in Falkirk are considered as the world’s largest equine sculptures. It is an unusual attraction, but one of the fascinating ones in the region. These sculptures of horse heads stand at 31 meters and can be even explored on the inside.
Ghost Tour at Mary King’s Close
The ghost tour at Mary King’s Close is one of the most fun and exciting things to do in Edinburgh. The tour includes an exploration of the underground where you get to see and learn why the castle was built on top of another, older castle. It feels like a journey through time with some ghost haunting here and there.
Glencoe
According to many travelers, Glencoe is one of the most wonderful places in Scotland. The village is located under a narrow glen that was created some thousands of years ago by volcanic explosions and melting glaciers. Follow the Glen Coe Geotrail if you want to learn more about the making of the glen. Also, there are several more trails that all go through the amazing Lochaber Geopark and where you can come across some of the best parts of the Highlands.
Loch Ness
Even as far as in the 7th century, people swear that they have seen the famous Loch Ness monster. Since those days, people come to the lake in the hope to get a glimpse of Nessie.
But, Loch Ness is not just about monster spotting as you can also go sailing through its tranquil waters, fishing, hiking, or visit some of the nearby castles. The place is so wonderful that tourists would still come even if there wasn’t the Loch Ness monster craze.
