Celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters and experience life at the edge on the most northerly part of the...
Language
The Blog
Highlights
8 Good News Stories From Scotland’s Businesses
In the mood to read heart-warming and inspirational news stories? We’ve cherry picked some of our favourites on Scottish businesses...
The Crown and Royal Experiences in Scotland
It’s no secret that the Royal Family have had a long lasting love affair with Scotland. Follow in the footsteps...
9 Magical Landmarks & Attractions in Scotland
From mystical stones to fairytale-like castles and gingerbread houses, Scotland simply oozes magic. Fire your children’s imagination when you take...
Orkney’s hidden secrets
Orkney’s best known Neolithic attractions are known the world over and provide a fascinating insight into the islands’ past and...
Featured Posts
Scottish traditional music to listen to on a musical journey through Scotland
Celebrate 2021 with some uplifting Scottish music! Traditional music and Gaelic songs have been at the heart of Scottish culture...
9 Ideas for a Perfect Winter Break in the Highlands
Beat the winter blues and find your Winter Wonder Highlands. Winter in the Highlands is a truly enchanted time. Snow-capped...
6 Beautiful Spots to Stargaze Around Inverness and The Highlands
With more freedom after lockdown, now is your chance to unwind, watch the universe go by and bless your lucky...
18 Braw Scottish Words & Their Meanings
Learn how to speak like a local with these great Scottish words and their meanings. From ‘braw’ to ‘wheesht’, we’ll...
Latest Posts
Lights, camera, adventure! Filming Macbeth on Isle of Skye
Skye is no stranger to Hollywood. A stunning landscape of jagged and majestic hills tearing through misty skies and crystal-clear...
Scotland meets Shakespeare: Discover Macbeth country this autumn
At VisitScotland we’ve been busy immersing ourselves in all-things #Macbeth, A.K.A ‘The Scottish Play’, in the run-up to the hotly anticipated...
Only in Scotland – Six Uniquely Scottish Experiences
Travel writer Joe Reaney reveals six amazing experiences only available in Scotland, from scuba diving among German warships to exploring a breathtaking railway right out of a storybook.
Forth Bridge given World Heritage Status
For the last 125 years the Forth Bridge has spanned the Firth of Forth, connecting Fife with Edinburgh. Comprised of...
Pedal to your perfect picnic spot
There are few things in life as pleasant as a cycle through the Scotland’s remarkable landscapes, be it along a...
7 ways to ramp up the glamour of your picnic
Fancy something extravagant for your next picnic date? Just a few special touches can help to turn your picnic party...
8 ideas for ideal picnic pastimes with a Scottish twist
Perhaps the very best thing about picnics is that you can really embrace the great outdoors; Scotland is just one...
14 tips how to throw le pique-nique extraordinaire in Scotland
Thinking of throwing a picnic party but don’t feel too savvy as a host or hostess? Don’t worry – picnics...
Scotland's National Parks in numbers
Find out more and plan a trip to Scotland’s National Parks now!
Fantastic ferry journeys
For many, the ideal holiday involves great scenery, tasty local food and drink, enjoying fresh air in the outdoors, and...