Overview of Regions

Scotland can be divided into four major travel regions, each with its own character:

Edinburgh & the Lowlands

For whom: Culture lovers, history enthusiasts, festival fans
Scotland's capital with the famous Castle, the Royal Mile, the Edinburgh Festival, and the elegant Georgian New Town. Plus, the gentle hill landscapes of the Scottish Borders with historic abbeys and the home of Sir Walter Scott.

Glasgow & West Coast

For whom: Art and music fans, foodies, architecture enthusiasts
Scotland's largest city has transformed from an industrial giant to a cultural metropolis. Charles Rennie Mackintosh architecture, a vibrant music scene, the best restaurant scene in the country, and access to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

Highlands & Loch Ness

For whom: Hikers, nature lovers, adventurers
The heart of Scotland: dramatic valleys like Glencoe, the mystical Loch Ness, the Cairngorms with red deer and golden eagles, and the cozy Inverness as the gateway to the north. Here beats the soul of the country.

The Islands

For whom: Island hoppers, photographers, seekers of tranquility
The Isle of Skye with its surreal landscapes, the Orkney Islands with 5,000-year-old history, the Outer Hebrides with white beaches and turquoise waters — Scotland's islands are a world of their own, wild and windswept.