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The northern isles of Scotland are the Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands, situated off Scotland's northeastern coast in the North Sea. There are plenty of things to see and do in the Orkney Islands, from exploring the St. Magnus Cathedral and learning about the isles' Viking heritage, to enjoying art and shopping for it. The Shetland Islands are halfway to Norway, and they are known for their breathtaking coastlines, towering cliff tops, pristine beaches, crystal-clear blue waters. For your Orkney getaway, you should base yourself in Kirkwall. When going to the Shetlands, acquaint yourself with Lerwick.
Away from the major cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, you will be privy to the authentic Scottish visitor experience. Many of these smaller towns in the central and northern parts of the country are proud of their roots and Gaelic language and traditions flourish. The charming towns of Scotland are each picture-perfect in their own ways.
When you have an idea of what you want out of your Scottish getaway, it's very easy to think of what you do want to see. But what about places that are beautiful and should be experienced, but you may not know about them? Leave it to us here at Tripmasters to recommend nine off the beaten path places in Scotland.
Scotland's landscape is dotted with dramatic fairy-tale castles, ruined abbeys, fascinating historic cities and picturesque villages, and what better way to experience all of what Scotland has to offer than to set out on a course of adventure with an iconic Scottish road trip.
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