10 Beautiful Reasons Why You Should Visit Scotland
There's no denying the beauty of Scotland — see 10 of its most scenic destinations in our gallery.
By Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Team - published
The Magnificent Glencoe houses Ben Nevis, the UK's tallest mountain. These towering mountains were carved out centuries ago by icy glaciers and volcanic explosions.
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The historic fishing village of Crail used to be an important sea port, famed for exporting fish, salt, mutton and wool to mainland Europe. Today, it's cobbled, winding streets and miniature habour make it a popular tourist destination.
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At first glance, Harris' remote beach could be in the caribbean, thanks to it's turquoise, pure sea and expansive, sandy shore. Only its chilly climes gives its northern location away.
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Few places are as magical as remote Isle of Skye, situated off the west coast of Scotland. Its rugged landscape (starring the Old Man of Storr and Fairytale Pools) and ancient history will leave a lasting impression.
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Scotland's fair capital is a Jekyll and Hyde city, divided into the Old Town - where sooty, gothic buildings tower above - and the New Town, a testament to Georgian neo-classical architecture. It looks like somewhere the Brothers Grimm might have dreamt up – a metropolis nestled between the wild Salisbury crags, green hills and the Baltic waters of Leith.
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Loch Lomond is the largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain by surface area, and quite a sight to behold. The surrounding highlands are home to red deer and oak woodland, while the eastern shores stands the criss-cross craggy Ben Lomond mountain and the smaller conic hill.
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If you want to escape from your hectic, day-to-day life, the Isle of Iona is the place to go. A small island in the inner hebrides, Iona is just inhibited by just 130 people who are either tenant farmers or who work in small crafts shops.
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Pitlochry is known for its abundance of standing stones, stone circles and ancient sites, the most famous of which is Dunfallandy Stone dating back in 1200 years. The area's eponymous town has been a popular tourist destination since the victorian times.
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Try and spot the famed Loch Ness monster from the 13 century ruins of Uquhart Castle, which sits on the headlands overlooking the expansive Loch.
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It doesn't get more far north than Caithness, which is situated on the tip of Europe, Characterised by dramatic, unspoilt scenery, one of its most famous sights in Duncansby Head and its spectacular sea spack.
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From: Harper's Bazaar UK