Landscapes and nature
Stretch your legs under a rustling tree canopy.
Nature's most dramatic light display. Discover more about this otherworldly natural phenomenon.
Discover some of the most beautiful places in Scotland, including iconic viewpoints and lesser known gems.
Botanic gardens, exotic plants and wildlife!
See billions of stars studded like diamonds in inky black skies.
From rugged mountain peaks to luscious rolling hills, Scotland is famous for its dramatically beautiful landscapes.
Enjoy a calm moment as you gaze out over a glittering loch, a bubbling river or a tranquil canal.
Miles of sandy beaches create a golden ribbon around Scotland's coastline. Find one near you.
Highest mountain: Ben Nevis 4,411 ft (1,345 m)
Largest loch: Loch Lomond 27 sq miles (56 sq km)
Longest river: River Tay 120 miles (93 km)
Islands: 800 (130 inhabited)
Coastline: approx. 6,214 miles (10,000 km)
with 2,423 miles (3,900 km) mainland coast
There’s no better place to experience Scotland's natural beauty at its most awe-inspiring than at one of the country's stunning geoparks (specially designated areas containing sites of tremendous geological importance):
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