Scotland Travel Agent Advisor

Enjoying a short break on the Isle of Skye

Towering mountains, glittering lochs, dense woodlands and miles upon miles of golden beaches, enchanting castles, Scotch whiskey - Scotland will take your breath away. Tour the rolling hills and lush farmland of the Lowlands, or drive through deep glens surrounded by mountains in the Highlands. Uncover magnificent coastal features in the west, and explore the atmospheric, royal settings of the east.

Consider the graceful drama of Edinburgh’s skyline, bordered by Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat, the extinct volcano that looms over the capital. Or head up north to the Isle of Skye, where the mighty Cuillin Hills will amaze you. Alternatively, check out Scotland’s best beaches, and must-see lakes like Loch Lomond.

Scotland is home to 130 different whisky distilleries, making it the country with the highest concentration of whisky production in the world. It’s no surprise that the “water of life” (or “uisge beatha” in Gaelic) is one of the best-known traditional Scottish products.

Castles are central to the history of Scotland’s clans, the kinship groups that once organised Highland society. For example, on the road to Skye, you’ll pass the spectacular Eilean Donan, on the banks of Loch Duich, the stronghold of Clan Mackenzie and Clan Macrae.Further south, in Argyll, check out the ruins of the 15th-century Kilchurn Castle, perhaps one of the most iconic castles in Scotland. It was once home to the Campbells, a particularly powerful Scottish Highland Clan.

"Thig dhachaigh a dh’Alba" - Come home to Scotland