8 Best Places to Visit in Scotland

1. 5. Stirling

1.1. The wolf is an honored animal

1.1.1. in the central Scotland city of Stirling

1.2. Stirling is a good place to see a medieval Scottish town

1.2.1. complete with imposing

1.2.1.1. fortress

1.2.1.2. 12th century castle

1.2.1.3. and church

1.3. The Church of the Holy Rude

1.3.1. still conducts services on Sunday

1.4. Stirling also was the stomping grounds

1.4.1. of the legendary Robert the Bruce

2. 6. Loch Ness

2.1. Most travelers visit Loch Ness because

2.1.1. They want to see Nessie

2.1.1.1. the legendary lady of the lake

2.2. Loch Ness is quite deep

2.2.1. more than 230 meters (750 feet) in some places

2.2.1.1. offering plenty of hiding places for Nessie

2.3. Take a stroll along the lake or visit quaint villages

2.3.1. including Drumnadrochit

2.3.1.1. home of the Loch Ness exhibition center

3. 7. Hebrides

3.1. If you like Scottish Gaelic literature and music

3.1.1. the Hebrides Islands is just the place

3.1.1.1. to indulge your passions

3.2. The windswept islands have a quiet beauty to them

3.3. More than 50 islands

3.3.1. including the Isle of Skye

3.3.1.1. make up the Inner and Outer Hebrides

3.4. The islands have great beaches

3.4.1. and you’re likely to see seals and seabirds

4. 8. Glasgow

4.1. Now the largest city in Scotland

4.1.1. Glasgow dates back to prehistoric times on the River Clyde

4.2. The largest seaport in Britain

4.2.1. it was once an important hub for shipbuilding and trade with North America

4.3. the city hosts 130 musical events on average per week

4.4. You’ll find historic medieval buildings such

4.4.1. the Glasgow Cathedral

4.4.2. and the old Antonine Wall

4.5. a shopaholic’s paradise with more than 1,500 stores to tempt your pocketbook

4.5.1. and a variety of sporting events

4.6. Stroll the hills above the city for wonderful views

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6. 1.Orkney

6.1. Seventy islands, including 20 that are inhabited

6.1.1. make up the Orkney Islands

6.2. Orkney residents pre-date the Romans

6.2.1. by several thousand years

6.2.1.1. and once were part of Norway

6.3. It has some of the best preserved

6.3.1. and oldest Neolithic sites in Europe

6.4. The pre-historic Ring of Brodgar

6.4.1. a circle of stone formations used in rituals

6.4.1.1. is a must-see

6.5. The islands are a good place to see seals and puffins

6.5.1. as well as a variety of local art in galleries and museums

6.6. The capital Kirkwall is the largest town in the islands

7. 2. Edinburgh

7.1. Located on the Firth of Forth

7.1.1. Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital

7.1.1.1. and has served as the seat of Parliament since the 15th century

7.2. you’ll want to see its famous castle and Royal Mile

7.2.1. the main route through Old Town

7.3. Edinburgh is a city famous for its many festivals, including

7.3.1. the Fringe

7.3.1.1. the world’s largest international arts festival

7.3.2. and the Military Tattoo

7.4. Visitors may recognize city as the setting for several movies, including

7.4.1. Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

7.4.2. and The Da Vinci Code

8. 3. Glencoe

8.1. Located 26 km (16 miles) south of Fort William

8.1.1. Glencoe is nestled between hills and mountains

8.1.1.1. including the pyramid-like Buachaille Etive Mor

8.2. As you travel through this U-shaped valley

8.2.1. be on the lookout for the monument commemorating the 1692 Massacre

8.2.1.1. at Glencoe when the Argylls ambushed the MacDonalds

8.3. Glencoe is very popular with hikers and rock climbers

8.3.1. with trails that are accessible from the road

8.4. Glencoe is especially popular with winter climbers and skiers

8.4.1. since it’s the ski area closest to Glasgow

9. 4. Inverness

9.1. Inverness is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands

9.2. Visitors can Walk along the River Ness to the Ness Islands

9.2.1. the Caledonian Canal or the Churches Along the River

9.3. Visitors can walk through Old Town with its old stone buildings

9.3.1. and a Victorian market where you can buy crafts

9.4. Take a walk by the 19th century Inverness Castle

9.4.1. but don’t expect to see the inside unless you’ve been naughty

9.4.2. as the castle currently provides local court service in Scotland

9.5. Top attraction includes

9.5.1. the Inverness Cathedral

9.5.1.1. Which is close to the banks of the River Ness