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.
Read MoreLoch Morar is a freshwater loch in the Lochaber region of the Scottish Highlands.
The loch is the fifth-largest in Scotland and is the deepest body of freshwater in the United Kingdom, with the deepest sections plummeting to an incredible 310 metres.
As well as being a popular location for water sports, Loch Morar offers visitors a number of superb lochside walking trails and several secluded beaches.
Read MoreTentsmuir in Fife is a national nature reserve that encompasses mixed forest, coastal grasslands, and sweeping sand dunes.
Visitors to Tentsmuir can cycle along the Sustrans route 1 path, make use of a dedicated BBQ and children’s play park, go bird watching at several hides, and look for marine animals in the Firth of Tay from Tentsmuir Sands.
Read MoreThe East Neuk of Fife is a region situated north of the Firth of Forth in Scotland that comprises the land between the villages of Earlsferry to the south and Crail to the north.
Although it’s a small region at just 40 square miles, it’s well known for its combination of picturesque coastline and pretty fishing villages, two of which – Pittenweem and Anstruther – are tourist attractions in their own right thanks to their historic harbours.
Read MoreGlentress Forest is situated near the town of Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
The forest is best known for its world-class 7Stanes mountain biking trails that offer exciting routes for all skill levels, but there’s plenty to see and do for everyone.
Whether it’s enjoying woodland walks, wildlife watching, or getting active on treetop adventure courses, Glentress Forest has you covered.
Read MoreThe Scottish Parliament Building is situated opposite Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh. It is the seat of the Scottish Government and is open daily for guided tours.
The building is a triumph of design but it has drawn a great deal of criticism over its cost which was more than ten times over the original budget.
Learn this story of this fascinating building and find out how you can visit it in this complete guide.
Read MoreThe Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh is home to some of the world’s greatest artworks, as well as an extensive collection of Scottish masterpieces.
The gallery is adjacent to the Royal Scottish Academy between East and West Princes Street Gardens where visitors can relax in a purpose-built restaurant and café with terrace seating.
See all the highlights of this remarkable art gallery in this complete visitor guide.
Read MoreThere 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.
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