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Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

Trace the rich and colorful history of this ruined 13th-century fortress, the site of heroic battles, royal residences and political imprisonments.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Hike up a sloping path to reach this craggy volcanic spire, one of the natural icons of the island.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Tour this 14th-century fortification, which is set majestically on a picturesque offshore island.

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Hike up a sloping path to reach this craggy volcanic spire, one of the natural icons of the island.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Explore the wonderful collection of stained glass, tapestries, Gothic artefacts and paintings by European masters at this free gallery.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Escape to the picturesque town of Tobermory, a colorful port in the Isle of Mull that offers wildlife experiences, ancient history and family-friendly attractions.

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Trace the rich and colorful history of this ruined 13th-century fortress, the site of heroic battles, royal residences and political imprisonments.

View the impressive modern stained-glass windows inside this 13th-century cathedral.

Explore the wonderful collection of stained glass, tapestries, Gothic artefacts and paintings by European masters at this free gallery.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Hike up a sloping path to reach this craggy volcanic spire, one of the natural icons of the island.