The best and most notable places to go in the northern country of the United Kingdom, Scotland.
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Attractions
Cool places to go to, check out and learn about in Scotland.
Between the Scottish towns of Oban and Ballachulish, Dunollie Castle, Museum and Grounds is an underrated highlight. The verdant, green hills and mountainside waters are some of the cleanest you could see in your lifetime. From passing by waterfalls ...
Dunollie Castle
This is one of the best places to go in all of Scotland. Dunrobin Castle may look clean and pristine, but it's been around since the 1300s. Built in the style of a French château, it is currently home to the Duke of Sutherland. Dunrobin Castle boasts...
Dunrobin Castle
A dazzling place to stop at when you're on the Orkney Islands. The Italian Chapel was built during World War Two times by Italian P.O.W.s. Missing their home on the sparsely populated island, the prisoners built what they could with the available met...
Inside the church, there's wonderful art, pews, a mesmerizing altar and area of worship. If you're able to take the whole island tour, this will be one of the coolest parts to savor and stay at for a while.
Italian Chapel
This is a must for anyone into the combination of music, history, Scotland and national pride. Glasgow's piping museum is both one of the funnest tours to take and isn't too long. The professional bagpipe players will teach you the history of piping,...
The National Piping Centre
Situated next to the iconic Loch Ness, the Urquhart Castle goes toe-to-toe with the famous U.K. landmark and impresses. Starting from the cafeteria, gift shop and small museum, guests are encouraged to weave and wind through the castle grounds. Stunn...
Urquhart Castle
Famous Landmarks
The most famous and popular sites in Scotland.
Everyone has heard about Loch Ness at some point. Whether it's about the lake, the location or the famous sea monster that inhabits it. The loch (or lake for us English speakers) is beautiful and sits near a few famous exhibits. The boat tour is one ...
Loch Ness
The Orkney Islands are filled with ancient sights, relics and history. One of the most underrated yet appealling are the Standing Stones of Stenness. These stones are the miniature version of England's Stonehenge. While there aren't too many (due to ...
Standing Stones of Stenness
Hotels
Hotels to stay in during your vacation or outting in Scotland
Wow. The Maldron Hotel Glasgow was easily the best hotel I spent time in when I went to Scotland. In fact, the Maldron is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in.
The Maldron Hotel is located in a bustling downtown area in Glasgow. Despite how hard it is to spot and find, you quickly realize that's the only blemmish. There's so much space on the ground floor to lounge, eat, explore and feel comfortable with. S...
Maldron Hotel Glasgow
Shops
Cool and unique shops that are fun to check out in Scotland.
One of my favorite shops and places I went to in Edinburgh. It's a family run shop filled with all kinds of spiritual trinkets, gems and stones. The gems come with cards, the necklaces and bracelets with all kinds of meanings, and the skulls are deco...