Places to Visit | Tourist Information
A collection of information-packed articles about Scotland.
North Berwick boasts golden beaches to the east and west, it has an eclectic mix of shops and cafés in the high street, and it is surrounded by attractions including North Berwick Law and Tantallon Castle.
Discover this attractive town in East Lothian with this complete guide of things to do in North Berwick which includes a list of the top attractions as well as lots of useful visiting advice.
The Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s most popular tourist destinations thanks to its breathtaking landscapes, pretty coastal villages, incredible wildlife, and near-limitless opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors.
In this article, you’ll discover 20 amazing facts about the Isle of Skye that will hopefully surprise you and maybe even encourage you to book a trip to see this amazing island for yourself.
There are two versions of the Scottish flag, as well as the flag of the United Kingdom. So which one is the nation’s actual flag?
The answer is that the Saltire – a diagonal white cross on a blue background – is the official flag of Scotland which is used to represent the country at all events and gatherings.
Learn why we have these different flags along with a few facts that might surprise you in this complete guide to the flags of Scotland.
Visit Scotland, along with Historic Environment Scotland, Nature Scot, the Scottish Government and other organizations, have teamed up with UNESCO to create the first-ever digital UNESCO Trail, making Scotland the first country to bring all of its UNESCO sites together online.
Find out why UNESCO sites are so important and which places in Scotland have been awarded a designation in this article.
The Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s biggest tourism success stories, attracting over 600,000 visitors annually to the dramatic landscapes this west coast island is famed for.
There are already dozens of recommendations for places to visit on Skye, so this article aims to offer a few suggestions for lesser-visited locations as well as the more famous ones, alongside 360° photos that allow you to look around each site from every angle.
Wolves have been the subject of human persecution for thousands of years, even though they help to keep populations of grazing animals under control.
This intelligent and sociable animal is famous for its ability to thrive in the most difficult habitats, helped no end by the fact that it’s an incredibly successful pack hunter.
Find out if wolves live in Scotland – as well as other predators – in this article.
Touring the United Kingdom for the first time can be a bewildering experience, as not only do visitors travel between different countries, they also have to use an unfamiliar currency.
Trying to work out exchange rates is confusing enough, and four countries means four different currencies, doesn’t it?
Discover the answer to that question and everything else you need to know about using money in Scotland in this helpful guide.
One question that’s frequently asked by visitors to Scotland is, is bathroom tap water safe to drink?
Most visitors will find themselves staying in a hotel where the only source of water is the bathroom tap, but many people are unaware of Scotland’s water regulations.
Discover the answer to this question along with lots of facts about drinking water in Scotland with this information-packed resource.
Bears once thrived in Scotland, and remains have been found everywhere from the Borders to the far north, but are there any still living in the wild today?
Discover the story of Scotland’s brown bears in this article, which includes information about where you can see them, as well as other wild animals that still live in the remotest regions of Scotland.
For hundreds of years, Scottish people spoke a mixture of Gaelic and Scots, but after the union with England in 1701 the country quickly adopted English as the primary spoken language.
Today, 99% of people living in Scotland speak English and 1% speak Scottish Gaelic. Of the English-speakers, 30% use the dialect known as Scots.
Discover more fascinating facts about the Scottish language in this information-packed article.
The central belt of Scotland lies between the Scottish Borders and the Highlands, where it combines the best of both regions with some of the country’s finest mountains, lochs, and forests.
You’ll find the pick of Central Scotland’s top attractions in this article, along with an overview of each one and 360° photographs that put you in the centre of each location.
The Scottish Highlands is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Britain.
Covering 10,230 square miles, this region is famous for its natural beauty that includes Britain’s highest mountain (Ben Nevis) as well as its largest body of fresh water (Loch Ness).
Discover a collection of Highland attractions in this article with an overview of each one and 360° virtual tours that let you look around each location from all angles.
