No matter where you live in the world you will have heard that Scotland is one of the most beautiful places that you could ever visit. From the vibrant cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow to the amazing mountain ranges and rolling hills, Scotland has everything that you could possibly want in a country.
Whether you are seeking out the best museums in Glasgow or the best breakfast in Edinburgh, Scotland can offer everybody something that makes the whole trip a magical one. Still on the fence about it? Here are some of the top reasons you should say yes to visiting Scotland.
- The history. The history in Scotland dates back thousands of years, way beyond the Victorian times and straightens in Neolithic times. There is actually some of the best preserved archaeology from the Neolithic era in the world here in Scotland, and you can find it in Orkney or Callanish standing stones in Lewis. From Dunrobin and Eilean Donan in the Highlands to Edinburgh and Stirling in the lowlands, the castles here are stunning.
- public so that anyone can enjoy them. The castles here are stunning from Dunrobin and Eilean Donan in the Highlands to Edinburgh and Stirling in the low-lands.
- The whiskey. You would have hopefully have heard of Scottish whiskey, and while you can get aged whiskey in many places around the world there’s nothing as good as the whiskey that you find in Scotland. There are hundreds of whiskey distilleries here, but Glenlivet and Talisker are just some of the best ones. Taking yourself somewhere to try the different whiskeys and other alcohols in Scotland is exciting, especially as there are distilleries everywhere that can help you with this.
- The climate. Yes, we know, the Scottish climate is not considered to be particularly friendly, but as Scotland is so untouched, it’s becoming recognised as a leader don a wetsuit and head out for water sports such as surfing and windsurfing, and you can take ferries and boats out to the other islands.
- The scenery. We talked about the cities and the range of amazing nature you can get in Scotland, but it deserves a second mention. It’s actually been known as the most beautiful country in the world, and this tiny place has ancient and stunning Glens that make you feel like fairies are going to skip around you. The country does see a large amount of rainfall, that’s a given, but it’s just something that adds to the charm.
- The people. When you head out on a vacation, you want to know that you’re going to meet and bump into friendly people which Scotland has in abundance. From the hotels and bed and breakfasts, to just people on the street you can ask for directions, you’ll see for yourself how friendly and accommodating people can be.