Scotland

Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh. Credit: Shabaz Majeed, Scotland in Photographs

Scottish landscapes are some of the world's most beautiful; mist shrouded mountains, clear blue lochs and dramatic green hills that go on for miles....
St Andrew

So celebrate St Andrew’s Day today, we unearthed some home truths about Scotland’s national saint.
Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh. Credit: Shabaz Majeed, Scotland in Photographs

Scottish landscapes are some of the world's most beautiful; mist shrouded mountains, clear blue lochs and dramatic green hills that go on for miles....

Autumn in Scotland is quiet, crisp, clear and perfect for exploring some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery – especially with the promise of a...
Win an escape to a Scottish Isle

We’ve teamed up with The Machrie on the Isle of Islay to offer you and a guest the chance to win an escape to...

Enter our latest competition for a chance to escape to the awe-inspiring Lochaber for four nights, with travel provided by the iconic Caledonian Sleeper train Scotland’s...

Discover the origins of Scotland’s most famous strength and agility contests, Highland games, which are still celebrated across the nation Originally an almighty test of...

The Up Helly Aa festival celebrates Shetland’s Viking heritage in style, yet there is far more to the remote Scottish archipelago than flaming torch...

Scotland: Accommodation

Treat yourself to a Christmas break at one of these historic hotels where all the hard work is taken care of, leaving you to...

Looking for a suitably spooky place to visit or even stay this Halloween? Check out our top five contenders for the most haunted house...

Scotland: Great British Buildings

Edinburgh Castle. Credit: Visit Britain

Wherever you walk in Edinburgh, whether it’s down a medieval cobbled street in the Old Town or around one of the gorgeous Georgian crescents...

Scotland: Cities & Towns

Harry Potter filming locations

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beloved Harry Potter books, Chris Beanland takes a tour of some of the Harry Potter filming locations in the UK;...

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Harry Potter filming locations

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beloved Harry Potter books, Chris Beanland takes a tour of some of the Harry Potter filming locations in the UK;...

As part of this summer's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, magnificent jewellery from Her Majesty The Queen's personal collection will go on display at Buckingham Palace,...

Discover the origins of Scotland’s most famous strength and agility contests, Highland games, which are still celebrated across the nation Originally an almighty test of...

Scotland’s west coast is home to the world’s finest whisky distilleries and the surrounding landscape is every bit as refreshing as the drinks themselves,...
Glasgow University, Scotland. Credit: Visit Britain

Our city guide to Glasgow: Scotland's second city is rich with history and famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture By Wilma Patterson There's an...

For those that enjoy the treat of an afternoon tea, silver cake stands piled high with pastries, freshly-baked cakes and dainty finger sandwiches, there...

Enter our latest competition for a chance to escape to the awe-inspiring Lochaber for four nights, with travel provided by the iconic Caledonian Sleeper train Scotland’s...

Jenny Rowe reveals the highlights of Scotland’s Castle Trail, a 19-venue route that sweeps across Aberdeenshire and takes in clan history, royal homes and...

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Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh. Credit: Shabaz Majeed, Scotland in Photographs

Scottish landscapes are some of the world's most beautiful; mist shrouded mountains, clear blue lochs and dramatic green hills that go on for miles....
St Andrew

So celebrate St Andrew’s Day today, we unearthed some home truths about Scotland’s national saint.

Treat yourself to a Christmas break at one of these historic hotels where all the hard work is taken care of, leaving you to...

From Sussex to Perthshire, we take a look at a few of the sites across the country for nature's finest displays of autumn in...