{"id":12063,"date":"2018-09-26T09:30:06","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T13:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/?p=12063"},"modified":"2018-10-17T04:44:10","modified_gmt":"2018-10-17T08:44:10","slug":"places-to-visit-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/travel\/places-to-visit-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the most popular places to visit in Scotland?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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The United Kingdom is one of the few places in the world that is itself made up of four different countries; England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Scotland, to the north, is one of the most\u00a0beautiful places in the world and is also a great education destination. Here are some of the top places to visit in Scotland:<\/p>\n

Edinburgh<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 One of the most majestic and historic cities of Scotland, Edinburgh is also the Scottish capital since the 15th\u00a0century. The top places of tourist interest in Edinburgh include\u00a0the Edinburgh Castle, the royal palace, and the stately Old Town reminiscent of Georgian times.\u00a0The Palace of Holyrood, the Queen\u2019s official residence in the Scottish capital is another great center of attraction.\u00a0The Queen\u2019s Gallery\u00a0often puts up royal collections on display. The\u00a0National Museum of Scotland, the Royal Botanic Garden, the National Galleries of Scotland, the Scottish National Monument, and the Greyfriars Church\u00a0(of Greyfriars Bobby fame) are places that record large numbers of visitors.<\/p>\n

Glasgow\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Scotland\u2019s most populous city is the architecturally rich Glasgow. A magnificent sample of Glasgow\u2019s wonderful architectural heritage is the\u00a0central cathedral\u00a0dedicated to\u00a0St. Mungo.\u00a0The vast cemetery,\u00a0the Necropolis of the city\u00a0is also a fascinating place. Home to the\u00a0Theatre Royal (Scottish Opera) and the Concert Hall\u00a0(Royal Scottish Orchestra),\u00a0Glasgow is also called the music capital of Scotland. The\u00a0Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the\u00a0Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery (University of Glasgow), the Riverside Museum, the Pollock Country Park, the Glasgow Botanic Gardens,\u00a0and\u00a0the Glasgow School of Art\u00a0are among other top attractions of the city.<\/p>\n

Dundee<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The city of Dundee is one of the top ports and trade hubs of Scotland. Once known for its whaling and seafaring traditions, Dundee has now outgrown its past to become a center of commercial activity. The\u00a0Discovery Point and the RRS Discovery, Broughty\u00a0Castle Museum, Dundee\u2019s Art Gallery and Museum, Old Town Dundee, the Mills Observatory, and the Tay Rail Bridge\u00a0are among its top tourist attractions. It is an important jute manufacturing center and the\u00a0Jute Museum of Dundee\u00a0is also a wonderful place to visit. Dundee is now one of the popular education centers of Scotland.<\/p>\n

Inverness<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The largest city of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness is also a cultural hub and features prominently in the country\u2019s history. The unparalleled beauty of the Scottish Highlands reflects in the breath-taking beauty of Inverness. The most visited tourist attractions of Inverness include the stately\u00a0Inverness Castle\u00a0which was built in the year 1836. The\u00a0Inverness St. Andrew\u2019s Cathedral,\u00a0Titanic Inverness Maritime Museum\u00a0and\u00a0Inverness Museum and Art Gallery\u00a0are other places that attract tourists around the year.\u00a0 Walking tours are regularly organized across Inverness and this is a favorite with visitors. Other nearby attractions include the\u00a0Culloden Battlefield and Visitors Centre, the Cawdor Castle, and the Dunrobin Castle.<\/p>\n

Aberdeen<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The historic city of Aberdeen is located on Rivers Dee and Don and it is one of the most important port cities of the country. Traditionally known for fishing, ship building and textile making, the city is now at the heart of much commercial activity.\u00a0St. Machar\u2019s Cathedral\u00a0(original chapel built in 581 AD) is a must visit in Aberdeen. The city\u2019s university has gained quite a bit of popularity with international students. Other places of interest include the\u00a0Brig o\u2019Balgownie\u00a0(Scotland\u2019s oldest bridge), the\u00a0Aberdeen Art Gallery, the Tolbooth Museum at Castlegate, the David Welch Winter Gardens,\u00a0and the\u00a0Aberdeen Maritime Museum.<\/p>\n

The beauty of Scotland is not adequately appreciated by a trip to its main cities. A trip through the Scottish Highlands will take you through Paisley, Fort William, Oban, Glencoe, Ullapool, Aviemore and other stunning places. The clear blue sky and the rolling plains, the spectacular views of the coast, and the golf courses are all quite delightful. There is much to be seen and experienced as food, music, and culture form an important part of Scottish life. The numerous inlets and lakes such as Loch Lomond\u00a0and\u00a0Loch Ness\u00a0(near Urquhart Castle) offer the perfect opportunity to camp and enjoy Nature\u2019s company.<\/p>\n

A discussion about the best places to visit in Scotland will be incomplete without a mention of the Scottish Hebrides \u2013 the Inner Hebrides and the Outer Hebrides \u2013 islands along the Scottish coast. These are some of the most scenic islands with some unique flora and fauna. Skye, Mull, Islay, and Tiree are among the most visited Inner Hebrides while Harris, North Uist, South Uist, and Barra are among the best-loved Outer Hebrides.<\/p>\n

Visit the following to learn more about Scotland:<\/strong><\/p>\n