The Isle of Skye

The Island of Skye, situated off the West coast of Mainland Scotland, is the largest and best known of the Inner Hebrides.

Sometimes referred to in Gaelic poetry and song as Eilean a' Cheò (The Misty Isle), Skye is renown for its natural beauty, history and wildlife.

The Cuillin Hills, the Red Hills and Blaven have long been favourites with climbers and walkers. If you don't fancy the high places, the deeply indented coastline means you are never far from the sea.

Wildlife abounds on the Island, with birds from the tiny Goldcrest to magnificent Golden Eagle, mammals from Pygmy Shrew to Red Deer and fish from Saithe to Salmon. If you are lucky you might catch sight of the elusive Otter playing on the shore. The wide range of geology and topography provides habitats for many wild flowers.

Image: The Skye Bridge

Edinburgh has one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world, making it the ideal city break destination. With Scotland's most famous castle dominating the city skyline, there is plenty to see and do with the perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary.

Discover world-class museums and galleries, take a tour on an open-top bus or even visit the city's own zoo. From the world famous Festivals to top-class restaurants and bars, not to mention fabulous shopping all around the City Centre, you'll be spoilt for choice.

Image: Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Recognised worldwide as the ‘Home of Golf’, St Andrews is a popular tourist destination which offers much more than golf alone.
A charming, picturesque royal burgh, the town is a place steeped in history, retaining many important historical sites and preserving the medieval layout of its town centre. An intricate network of streets and lanes around the University, ancient Cathedral and Castle invites exploration.
Located on Scotland’s east coast, St Andrews offers miles of unspoilt sandy beaches and is the perfect base from which to explore the wider Kingdom of Fife and the rest of Scotland.
St Andrews today is a vibrant place of social history, culture and entertainment, with a theatre, museums and a wide range of restaurants.
With its idyllic setting, its unique history and its welcoming people, there really is no finer place to visit, whether for a short break or longer holiday.

Image: St Andrews University

Loch Lomond has the largest surface area of fresh water Loch in the UK. The Loch is 24 miles long and five miles wide and at its deepest point is some 600 feet deep.

On the Loch there are approximately 38 Islands, some of them inhabited and there is even a Hotel on one, Inchmurrin.

Loch Lomond must be the worlds most famous Loch and has been much written about, both in song and verse. The area is renowned for its beauty and tranquility and offers picture postcard views around every corner.
Image: Loch Lomond in the Mist.

Glasgow contains an astonishing number of theatres, art galleries and museums, from the large Kelvingrove Gallery and Museum, to a myriad of smaller establishments such as the Tron. Many are either free or have small admission fees, making it easy to immerse yourself in several days or weeks of cultural activities at very little cost. In addition, Glasgow is the home of the Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Royal Concert Hall.
Image: The Clyde Arc Bridge

The sweeping mountains of Lorn create the perfect backdrop to the picturesque and bustling fishing port of Oban, unofficial capital of the West Highlands and gateway to the Western Isles. Image: Iona Abbey

Inverness is a fantastic place to be – a busy, modern, vibrant city with a real buzz.

Discover Culloden, Loch Ness and the monster Nessie, fantastic scenery and Highland glens, lochs and mountains. Enjoy Loch Ness cruises and tours, dolphin spotting trips, visitor attractions, restaurants and shops. Visit the beautiful west coast, the Cairngorm National Park, the Isle of Skye, Orkney and Royal Deeside. Explore castles, Stone Age ruins, Pictish and Whisky trails, standing stones and circles, distilleries, wild life, gardens, forests and quiet beaches.

This City has it all.
Image: Inverness - Scotland

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Great Britain. It is located at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of Scotland, close to the coastal town of Fort William.

In common with many other Scottish mountains, it is known to locals as simply The Ben. However, if walkers and climbers from outwith Scotland use the term "The Ben" they usually mean Ben Nevis.

It attracts an estimated 100,000 ascents a year, around three-quarters of which are made using the well-constructed Pony Track from Glen Nevis on the south side of the mountain. For climbers and mountaineers the main attraction lies in the 700-metre-high cliffs of the north face: among the highest cliffs in Britain, they harbour some classic scrambles and rock climbs of all difficulties, and are one of the principal locations in the UK for ice climbing.

Image: Ben Nevis nr Fort William - Scotland

Well what can be said what hasn't already been said. Loch Ness is a mysterious yet beautiful place to visit.

To learn more about "Nessie" and the legend of the Loch click on the icon Loch Ness.

Image: Is the famous monster hiding in here somewhere?

With its sparkling granite buildings, Aberdeen has one of Scotland’s most enchanting skylines, while the old town has a magical air of time gone by.A city which you will find hard to beat.

A fantastic range of first class restaurants and a vibrant nightlife combined with a thriving cultural calendar and shops galore, all help make Scotland’s third largest city well worth the trip.

The capital of the Grampian Highlands is even more unique thanks to the treasures on its doorstep. Sample the "water of life" and visit the eight distilleries and cooperage on the world’s only Malt Whisky Trail.

Image: Aberdeen Scotland