10 of the most beautiful places in Scotland

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Glencoe

The magnificent Glencoe houses Ben Nevis, the UK's tallest mountain. These towering mountains were carved out centuries ago by icy glaciers and volcanic explosions.

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Crail

The historic fishing village of Crail used to be an important sea port, famed for exporting fish, salt, mutton and wool to mainland Europe. Today, its cobbled, winding streets and miniature harbour make it a popular tourist destination.

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Harris Beach

At first glance, Harris' remote beach could be in the Caribbean, thanks to its turquoise, pure sea and expansive, sandy shores. Only its chilly climes give its Northern location away.

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Isle of Skye

Few places are as magical as the remote Isle of Skye, situated off the west coast of Scotland. Its rugged landscape (starring the Old Man of Storr and Fairytale Pools) and ancient history will leave a lasting impression.

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Edinburgh

Scotland's fair capital is a Jekyll and Hyde city, divided into the Old Town - where sooty, gothic buildings tower above - and the New Town, a testament to Georgian neo-classical architecture. It looks like somewhere the Brothers Grimm might have dreamt up – a metropolis nestled between the wild Salisbury crags, green hills and the Baltic waters of Leith.

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Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond is the largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain by surface area, and quite a sight to behold. The surrounding highlands are home to red deer and oak woodland, while on the eastern shore stands the criss-cross craggy Ben Lomond mountain and the smaller Conic Hill.

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Isle of Iona

If you want to escape from your hectic, day-to-day life, the Isle of Iona is the place to go. A small island in the inner Hebrides, Iona is inhibited by just 130 people who are either tenant farmers or who work in small crafts shops. 

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Pitlochry

Pitlochry is known for its abundance of standing stones, stone circles and ancient sites, the most famous of which is Dunfallandy Stone dating back 1,200 years. The area's eponymous town has been a popular tourist destination since the Victorian times.

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Loch Ness

Try and spot the famed Loch Ness monster from the 13th century ruins of Urquhart Castle, which sits on a headland overlooking the expansive loch.

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Caithness

It doesn't get more far north than Caithness, which is is situated on the tip of Europe. Characterised by dramatic, unspoiled scenery, one if its most famous sights in Duncansby Head and its spectacular sea stacks.

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