The first season of the hit TV show Outlander was filmed in Scotland, and many of those early episodes were filmed near Edinburgh at places like Doune Castle near Stirling, East Linton Mills in East Lothian, and the village of Culross in Fife.
Discover all of the Outlander filming locations in and around Edinburgh in this complete guide.
In total, there are over 1,500 castles in Scotland, ranging from tiny lookout towers in the far northern Highlands to immense royal palaces in the south-east of the country.
Some of the best Scottish castles are; Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle. Discover more about them and many others in this ultimate visitor guide to the best castles in Scotland.
The Highlands are famous for their breathtaking scenery where lochs, mountains, and forests offer activities for visitors of all ages and interests whether it’s hill walking, mountain biking, wild camping, or sightseeing on a driving holiday.
Discover the best places to visit on a Scottish Highlands tour with this complete visitor guide that includes information about the weather, what to pack, and the best time to travel.
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and is famous for its superb collection of free attractions that include the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Riverside Museum of Transport, and Glasgow Cathedral.
Discover the best attractions for adults in Glasgow with this complete visitor guide which includes overviews of the top places, a map, and lots of good-to-know visiting advice.
Talmine is a crofting and fishing village overlooking Talmine Bay north of the A838 bridge near Tongue Bay in Sutherland. The bay is best known for its scenery and the wildlife that live in the area which offers frequent sightings of seals and dolphins.
Discover Talmine Bay with this complete visitor guide.
Perched on top of an exposed promontory on the Kyle of Tongue sits Castle Varrich, a small fortified tower that offers superb views of Ben Loyal mountain from its sturdy viewing platform.
The castle is easily accessed from a well-managed footpath that runs from the village of Tongue through woodland and fields.
Discover Castle Varrich with this complete visitor guide.
Ben Hope is a 3,170-foot Munro (a mountain over 3,000 feet) in the Sutherland area of Scotland. The mountains is best known for being the most northerly peak in mainland Britain and it offers a superb hike into the Highlands with spectacular views from the summit.
Discover Ben Hope with this complete visitor guide.
The 1867-built McManus is Dundee’s main art gallery and museum. It is located close to City Square and takes visitors on a journey through 400 million years of history.
The museum features exhibits and artefacts from the region surrounding Dundee as well as further afield in Scotland. Entry is free.
Discover The McManus with this complete visitor guide.
