Top 5 Scotland
Loch Lomond
You take the high road, we’ll take the low road. Either way, Loch Lomond has long been Glasgow’s rural retreat. Grand mountains, scenic valleys, streams and waterfalls, and the venerable Loch itself – Scotland’s second-largest lake – where the western shore is especially popular in summer.
Western Highlands
A sinuous shore where sea and land intertwine. Pristine beaches, rocky bays, overlooked by high mountains and heather-clad moors. Legendary castles like Eilean Donan. Endless space and views to die for. Ben Nevis, Glen Coe, Torridon, tiny Plockton and many more. Pick anywhere beyond Fort William – if the skies are clear, you can’t go wrong.
Southern Islands
Clear waters lap against cliffs and beaches in the Inner Hebrides: the beautiful islands of Mull, Coll, Tiree, Islay, Jura and bonny Skye. Some are remote, most are a ferry-ride from Oban – all part of the fun. And the weather is often better than on the mainland – hence another local name: the Summer Isles.
St Andrews
A neat and prosperous town with medieval streets, a ruined cathedral and an ancient university on a scenic stretch of coast and an easy strike from Edinburgh. Oh yes, and it’s the place where golf was invented.
The Borders
Frequently skipped on tourist itineraries, so good reason to include it on yours. The lovely River Tweed, the remote Galloway Hills, the historic abbeys of Kelso, Jedburgh and Melrose. Sir Walter Scott and Robbie Burns loved this part of southern Scotland. You will too.