Scotland: A beginner's guide
Scotland is one of Europe's most visually - and culturally - absorbing destinations.
Edinburgh, Scotland
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A Scottish isle's unique connection to Australia
The story of Mull, much like the story of modern Scotland itself, is a tale of departures.
The world's most unlikely place for a safari
Misty mountains, birds of prey and possibly even shape-shifting water spirits await.
Not your traditional castle stay
With funky modern touches, and decadent fine dining, this swanky Scottish castle hotel is made for a highland fling, writes Steve McKenna
Glasgow's very own version of Gaudi
Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a visionary Glaswegian whose decorative Art Nouveau designs sparked ripples across Europe's art scene in the early 20th century
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.
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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?
