 Highlands
and Moray
Wherever you roam, you'll find outstanding natural beauty: Glen
Coe, the Cairngorms National Park, Ben Nevis, Ardnamurchan, Glen
Affric - the list is as long as the Great Glen itself. And though
it's natural to picture the Highlands as a mountainous region, there
are also miles of coastline and intriguing islands to explore as
well.
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 Grampian
Blessed with outstanding scenery where the majestic Grampian Mountains
dominate the skyline to the west whilst miles of unspoiled and often
dramatic coastline frame the area in the east. Aberdeen the capital
of the Grampian Highlands is even more unique thanks to the treasures
on its doorstep. |
 Angus
an ancient land and the east coast city of Dundee rewards you with
unspoiled highland glens, stunning rugged coastlines and a vibrant
and cosmopolitan urban centre. The Angus glens offer a real treasure
trove of hill walking while, if you fancy a change of scenery, the
Angus coastline provides another dimension for the rambler with
miles of sandy beaches or rugged coastlines to explore. Once Scotland's
ancient and historic heartland, the area is also rich in historical
and cultural gems. A range of stunning visitor attractions reveal
the country's roots from the earliest times right through to the
present day with the ancestral home of the late Queen Mother at
Glamis Castle. |
 Argyll
- the Trossachs
This is the birthplace of Scotland, the cradle of its Christianity
and nationhood, and the focal point of much of its dramatic history.
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.
Here too, you can trace the footsteps of heroes like St Columba,
Sir William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Mary, Queen of Scots ...
and of outlaws like Rob Roy. These are lands where you can glimpse
an eagle, an osprey, a wildcat, a fine antlered stag or even whales
and dolphins. Enjoy the spectacle of a Highland Games, |
 Edinburgh
and Lothians
Its magnificent architecture shifts from the lofty tenements and
narrow closes of its medieval Old Town as they tumble down the spine
of the Royal Mile, to the grace and geometric precision of the Georgian
New Town. Above it all, in its towering splendour, stands the Castle.
Beyond the city, the Lothian countryside provides a beautiful setting
for the rich gems of the capital. This is an area steeped in history,
filled with castles, great houses and battle sites. It's also the
ancient home of the game of golf and you can find some of the great
links and parkland courses of the world here. In fact, the trails
and parkland and miles of glorious coastline in the Lothians open
up the countryside for everyone - from picnickers on the fine golden
beaches, to walkers high in the Pentland Hills. |
 The
Kingdom of Fife
Ancestral home of Scottish monarchs, world-famous for its golf and
with some of Scotland's best scenic attractions, The Kingdom of
Fife is a proud region with its own distinct identity. Despite its
small size - barely fifty miles at its widest point - Fife encompasses
several different regions, with a marked difference between the
semi-industrial south and the rural north. Southern Fife is dominated
by Dunfermline, a former capital of Scotland, and the 'Lang Toun'
of Kirkcaldy, Fife's largest settlement. The Forth Road and Rail
Bridges are the most memorable sights on this stretch of coastline. |
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