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The Crown film locations 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 stone circles to fairy tale castles, Scotland simply oozes magic. We’ve rounded up some of Scotland’s most captivating...
16 of The Best Vegan Restaurants in Edinburgh
Edinburgh takes vegan food seriously, like… really seriously. So much so that it has recently been named as the best...
9 Ideas for a Perfect Winter Break in the Highlands
Winter in the Highlands is a truly enchanted time. Snow-capped mountains, frozen lochs, white-dusted forests and glittering cities all create...
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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...
12 Wellness Activities in the Outer Hebrides
Beat the winter blues! Travel to the edge of Scotland and escape from the stresses of the 21st century. What better...
12 unique experiences and unusual things to do in Shetland
Experience life at the edge on the most northerly part of the UK. There’s a different world waiting for you...
Scottish traditional music to listen to on a musical journey through Scotland
Celebrate 2022 with some uplifting Scottish music! Traditional music and Gaelic songs have been at the heart of Scottish culture...
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6 Ways to ‘Horse’ Around in Scotland
Horses have been involved in the history of Scotland for thousands of years; helping us work on farms, charging into...
Wildlife Photography: In search of Scotland’s Wildcats, Otters and Eagles
Scotland is home to some truly remarkable wildlife, from red squirrels, red deer and otters to more exotic and elusive...
Introducing Scotland’s Fourth Forth Bridge – An April fool built on truth!
Ok, it’s time to come clean – we *may* have been a little flexible with the truth, as is traditional...
6 back-to-nature experiences to get into the spring of things
Nature lovers, rejoice! If you didn’t already know, spring is now officially here. With amazing seasonal changes taking place across the...
Islay, A Spirit of its Own – A Whisky Lover’s Journey
Robin McKelvie goes in search of the spirit of the Isle of Islay as he visits the Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg whisky distilleries.
Instagram Diary – Ettrick Valley, Scottish Borders
Instagrammer Darren Brogan explores Ettrick Valley in the Scottish Borders and the surrounding region, complete with a stay in a Yurt
The Kelpies: the mane attraction at The Helix
Just imagine this: travelling along an unremarkable section of motorway, when, seemingly out of nowhere, two gigantic, glinting horse heads,...
Don’t hibernate this winter – have your own Winterwatch break in Scotland
If you were lucky enough to have wings, would you fly to the milder climes of the south to wait...
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...