Scotland: A beginner's guide
Scotland is one of Europe's most visually - and culturally - absorbing destinations.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Sunny
Wed
Sunny
16°
11°
Thu
Increasing Sunshine
17°
10°
Fri
Increasing Sunshine
16°
11°
Sat
Increasing Sunshine
17°
8°
Sun
Mostly Cloudy
18°
11°
Ten days in Scotland, what are the must-see attractions?
While Edinburgh is an architectural delight, Glasgow has some outstanding works from the Victorian era.
Traquair: The house where royalty and intrigue sought refuge
Inside Scotland's oldest, continually inhabited stately home.
At this Scottish castle, you get a personal clan chief greeting
This clan chief is a big believer in a personal welcome for those visiting his remote ancestral home.
Gone to the dogs: The huskies of Scotland
Sadly, for the snow dogs of Scotland, the days of running are drawing to a close.
Balmoral Castle: A tour fit for the Queen
Royals and non-royals alike take joy in the beauty of this Scottish sanctuary.
Search pagination
Scotland comes in three shades: luminous green of its rolling hills and wild snow-capped mountains, grey for its history-dense castles, walls and houses, and red for its traditional kilts and its bloody, mind-blowing past. If that doesn't tempt, visit its outlying islands, experience Scottish pride and its legacies; its bizarre cuisine, single-malt whisky, music festivals, and hairy coos. Do we need to go on?
