Scotland Attraction, Castles & palaces, Island & reefs, Modern architecture + Winter pictures

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Scotland’s capital is filled with attractive landmarks, parks and gardens, and hosts cultural festivals that draw millions of visitors each year.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

A gateway to the Scottish Highlands, this city is filled with ancient architecture, modern museums and blooming gardens.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

Trace the rich and colorful history of this ruined 13th-century fortress, the site of heroic battles, royal residences and political imprisonments.

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Visit this impressive 18th-century building to see rotating exhibitions from local, national and international artists or to enjoy its café and library.

See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

This free attraction houses a collection of 8,000 pieces of art and artifacts in no less than 20 themed galleries.

Ancient Egyptian mummies, shark fossils and paintings by famous European masters attract history, nature and art lovers to Scotland’s oldest public museum.

Scotland’s largest city is known for celebrating culture, architecture, food, live music and sports.

Visit this impressive 18th-century building to see rotating exhibitions from local, national and international artists or to enjoy its café and library.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

Scotland’s largest city is known for celebrating culture, architecture, food, live music and sports.

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.