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Visitors flock to the cultural and historic heart of Scotland to enjoy the city’s atmosphere and its many landmarks, parks and gardens.

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

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

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

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

Inverness has all the attractions of a major city, including quality museums and heritage sites, as well as a perfect placement for Highland exploring.

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

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

This waterfront town offers a range of typical Scottish delights, including a famous distillery, evocative castle ruins and dramatic, wild landscapes.

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

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

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

Inverness has all the attractions of a major city, including quality museums and heritage sites, as well as a perfect placement for Highland exploring.

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

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

Britain’s northernmost mainland town, this cheerful vacation resort is a popular surfing center and excellent base for excursions into the surrounding countryside.

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

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

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

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

Inverness has all the attractions of a major city, including quality museums and heritage sites, as well as a perfect placement for Highland exploring.

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

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.