Scotland Action & adventure, Lighthouse, Modern architecture + Winter pictures

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Tour a fascinating collection of Scottish islands to marvel at dramatic landscapes, explore ancient historical sites and see memorable wildlife.

A gateway to the Scottish Highlands, this city is filled with ancient architecture, modern museums and blooming gardens.

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

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

Shaped like a crouching lion, this city centre hill offers a panorama over Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Spend your days exploring some of Europe’s finest art and architecture before partying the nights away in the buzzing Scottish city of Glasgow.

Spend your days exploring some of Europe’s finest art and architecture before partying the nights away in the buzzing Scottish city of Glasgow.

Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.

Travel through the history of transport in a modern museum that features interactive exhibits, a wide variety of vehicles and replicas of old Glaswegian streets.

Set in the exquisite surroundings of Pollock Country Park, the Burrell Collection comprises an eclectic range of priceless artefacts from around the world.

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.

The Lighthouse is an architectural beacon in the centre of Glasgow, designed by one of the city’s leading architects and the home of contemporary design in Scotland.