Scotland Tourist Information & Visitor Guide

From the historic city of Edinburgh head west to see the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow before heading north to see Loch Ness. The further north you head, the more rugged the landscape - perfect if you enjoy walking hills and valleys and even mountains. There can be no better sight than to see eagles soaring above snow-capped mountains, hear the rush of tumbling rivers and feel fresh air all around.

The Scottish Regions

• Edinburgh & The Firth of Forth - from the world class city of city Edinburgh , home to the renowned Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and world class golf courses in Fife to stunning coastlines, historic towns and a myriad of other exciting attractions
• Glasgow & The Clyde Coast - along with the vibrant city of Glasgow, this region offers stunning countryside along with the delights of the beautiful Clyde Coast, within easy reach of Glasgow
• Highlands of Scotland - have so much to offer - spectacular mountains, majestic glens and the mysterious Loch Ness form the perfect backdrop to granite towns like Inverness, isolated crofts, towering castles and distilleries
  
• North East Scotland - stretching from Aberdeen and Dundee on the North Sea coast through Royal Deeside and on to the snowy Cairngorms and the scenic highland passes. This region has interesting variety of places to see and visit
• Outer Islands - lying at the very edge of Europe - the islands of the Inner and Outer Hebrides share a rugged natural beauty, plentiful wildlife, unspoilt beaches and a unique set of cultures and traditions. These are interesting places to visit
• South of Scotland - rich, rolling farmland, rugged sea coasts. This is a land of ancient abbeys, castles and historic houses and strong literary connections, with both Burns and Scott having lived here. The real Scotland starts right at the border
• Western Highlands & Islands - here you can savour the atmosphere of Hebridean islands, the charm of rural villages and the natural frontier which separates the rugged grandeur of the West Highlands from the gentler beauty of the Lowlands

Plan your visit to Scotland

• Scotland Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in Scotland
• Scotland Attractions - browse our list of attractions in Scotland
• Scotland Short Breaks - for short break ideas and offers

More hotels around Britain

• England Hotels - including quaint country guesthouses to top class city centre hotels stretching the length of England
• Ireland Hotels - from rural farmhouses to celebrity owned hotels in the heart of the city, in both Northern and Southern Ireland
• Wales Hotels - including coastal bed and breakfasts, a country cottage in the Valleys, or a luxury property in central Cardiff