Scotland Travel

The closes and wynds off Edinburgh's Royal Mile offer the visitor glimpses into the city's historic past - and show something of how the city continues to develop.

Dec 14, 2009 - Jennifer Young

Lying off Scotland's north coast, the Orkney Islands are an archaeologists paradise, with a higher concentration of Neolithic sites than anywhere in Northern Europe.

Dec 10, 2009 - Luke Waterson

The Writers' Museum celebrates the lives and works of Scotland's three most famous poets and writers - Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Dec 5, 2009 - Valerie Williamson

Scottish whisky is renowned worldwide but single malt from Islay distilleries is in a class of its own. Incredibly, this tranquil island has eight distilleries to sample.

Dec 1, 2009 - Luke Waterson

The Edinburgh cafe scene is booming. A relatively balmy climate and trendy venues on charismatic pedestrian streets have made Edinburgh coffee shops very popular indeed.

Nov 30, 2009 - Luke Waterson

Dumfries and Galloway is Scotland's most kid-friendly destination: sandy beaches, farm parks, campsites and ice cream parlours galore. Here are the best places to visit.

Nov 27, 2009 - Luke Waterson

The Isle of Mull boasts everything from chocolate box villages like Tobermory to the only island railway in Scotland. Conveniently, it also has memorable places to stay.

Nov 23, 2009 - Luke Waterson

Corstorphine Hill, lying in the western suburbs of Edinburgh, offers natural resources for visitor and residents alike only a couple of miles from the city centre.

Nov 23, 2009 - Jennifer Young

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is a treasure. Rich in history and architecture, royalty and rebels, heroes, villain and ghosts, it should be the starting point for every visit.

Nov 20, 2009 - Jennifer Young

Scotland was made for walking. It's wild but compact too: varied long distance walks taking in mountains, lochs and beaches are within easy reach of main Scottish cities.

Nov 17, 2009 - Luke Waterson

In November 2009, Scotland's Galloway Forest Park was designated a 'Dark Sky Park' by the International Dark-Sky Association - a near-perfect place for stargazing.

Nov 17, 2009 - Jennifer Young

Scotland has beaches to rival anywhere in the world. Sandy bays, turquoise waters and activities from world-class diving to windsurfing beckon the prospective beachgoer.

Nov 15, 2009 - Luke Waterson

The Great Glen forms a deep trench across the north of Scotland. Today it provides a wealth of opportunities for the active or historically-minded visitor to enjoy.

Nov 7, 2009 - Jennifer Young

Setting off from the popular skiing resort of Aviemore, the Strathspey Railway is a round trip of about one and a half hours through the beautiful Scottish countryside.

Nov 6, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

The remote, rocky Shetland Islands contain some of Britain's best scenery. From Shetland Ponies to the top Shetlands Islands hotels, here are the key islands attractions.

Nov 2, 2009 - Luke Waterson

Remote Glen Affric, in the Scottish Highlands, is a stunningly beautiful spot, as well as being a treasury of nature, popular with walkers and nature lovers alike.

Nov 2, 2009 - Jennifer Young

Fort Augustus, a pretty village at the southern end of Loch Ness, offers a range of things to see and do, and has many historic connections to interest the visitor.

Oct 29, 2009 - Jennifer Young

Scotland's islands represent some of the remotest places in Europe. But with some 800 islands in Scotland to choose from, it's hard to pick the perfect one for a holiday.

Oct 28, 2009 - Luke Waterson

Scotland is often marketed as a destination for serious walkers, but there are many short walks in the Highlands which can showcase the beauties of the country.

Oct 23, 2009 - Jennifer Young

These last two decades have seen Scotland's capital rival the best cities in Europe for eating out. Now Edinburgh deserves a visit for its cuisine scene alone.

Oct 17, 2009 - Luke Waterson

On November 30th, crowds will flock to the town of St Andrews in Scotland to celebrate one of the top Scottish festivals. 2009 celebrations could be the biggest ever.

Oct 14, 2009 - Luke Waterson

Well-known as it is for the mythical monster, Loch Ness and its surroundings offer plenty of interest in terms of history and scenery even for the monster sceptic.

Oct 14, 2009 - Jennifer Young

The spectacular Jacobite Steam Train railway journey from Fort William to Mallaig was popular long before it became part of a famous route for the Hogwarts Express.

Oct 10, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

In the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden in 1746, Flora MacDonald helped save Bonnie Prince Charlie from Government forces, bringing him safely over the sea to Skye.

Oct 9, 2009 - Maggie Craig

The healing well of Scotlandwell near Loch Leven in Scotland has attracted people seeking a cure for a variety of illnesses for at least the last 2,000 years.

Oct 6, 2009 - Maggie Craig