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1. Edinburgh:
The capital city of Scotland, known for its historic and cultural significance.
Must-see attractions include the Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Edinburgh, Gaelic Dun Eideann, capital city of Scotland, located in southeastern Scotland with its centre near the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, an arm of the North Sea that thrusts westward into the Scottish Lowlands.
2. Glasgow:
Scotland's largest city, renowned for its vibrant arts and music scene. Visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the Glasgow Cathedral. Glasgow, Gaelic Glaschu, city, west-central Scotland. It is situated along both banks of the River Clyde 20 miles (32 km) from that river’s mouth on the western, or Atlantic, coast. Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, and it forms an independent council area that lies entirely within the historic county of Lanarkshire.
3. Isle of Skye:
A picturesque island with dramatic landscapes, including the famous Fairy Pools and the Old Man of Storr. Skye, the largest and most northerly of the Inner Hebrides islands of Scotland. It is the nearest of these islands to the mainland, which lies only a few hundred yards away at Kyleakin, where the Skye Bridge provides access to the mainland by road. Administratively, it lies within the Highland council area, and it is part of the historic county of Inverness-shire.
4. Loch Ness:
Home to the legendary Loch Ness Monster, this lake is also surrounded by stunning scenery and historic castles. Loch Ness monster, byname Nessie, large marine creature believed by some people to inhabit Loch Ness, Scotland. However, much of the alleged evidence supporting its existence has been discredited, and it is widely thought that the monster is a myth.
5. The Highlands:
Explore the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands, with its mountains, glens, and lochs, like Glencoe and Loch Lomond. Scottish Highlands, also called Highlands, major physiographic and cultural division of Scotland, lying northwest of a line drawn from Dumbarton, near the head of the Firth of Clyde on the western coast, to Stonehaven, on the eastern coast.
6. Stirling:
Visit Stirling Castle, which played a crucial role in Scotland's history, and the Wallace Monument. Stirling, royal burgh (town), Stirling council area, historic county of Stirlingshire, south-central Scotland, on the right bank of the River Forth. Scotland granted another charter in 1226 and made the castle a royal residence.
7. Inverness:
The unofficial capital of the Highlands, a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside and Loch Ness. Inverness, royal burgh (town), Highland council area, historic county of Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is the long-established centre of the Highlands and lies at the best crossing place of the River Ness, which flows from Loch Ness at the east end of Glen Mor.
8. Aberdeen:
Known as the "Granite City" due to its grey stone architecture, it offers beautiful coastal views and cultural attractions. Aberdeen, city and historic royal burgh (town) astride the Rivers Dee and Don on Scotland’s North Sea coast. Aberdeen is a busy seaport, the British centre of the North Sea oil industry, and the commercial capital of northeastern Scotland.
9. The Isle of Mull:
A haven for wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor lovers with its pristine beaches and Mull Eagle Watch. The island is mountainous—reaching an elevation of 3,169 feet (966 metres) at Ben More—and its coastline is deeply indented. Granite is quarried on Mull, and the island’s limited farmland is predominantly devoted to sheep and cattle grazing.
10. The Orkney Islands:
A remote archipelago known for its Neolithic heritage sites like Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar. Orkney Islands, Island group (pop., 2001: 19,245), Scotland. Lying north of the Scottish mainland, it comprises more than 70 islands and islets and constitutes the Orkney council area. The Orkney Islands, only 20 of which are inhabited, were the Orcades of ancient Classical literature.
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