Scotland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
About Scotland
From its destitution of trees, Scotland was once a by-word; now it is a garden of beauty. —Frederick Douglass Scotland bordersEnglandto the south, and is separated fromNorthern Irelandby the Irish Sea. It is surrounded by the bracing waters of the North Sea to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and north. Scotland forms the northern part of Great Britain, and includes over 700 islands, most in groups to the west (theInner Hebrides and Outer Hebrides) and north (Orkney IslandsandShetland Islands). The capital isEdinburghand the largest city isGlasgow. A person from Scotland is called aScot, or described asScottish. The word "Scotch" applies only tothings- for example, whisky, Scotch eggs, Scotch beef and Scotch Corner (a road junction leading to Scotland). Do not refer to Scotlan
Top Attractions in Scotland
Explore the best things to see and do in Scotland:
- ★Historic Environment Scotland
- ★National Trust of Scotland
Scotland Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 20 sections including: