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. You want to go to Edinburgh, perhaps Glasgow, and definitely to Loch Ness. But what about places further afield, 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, at the far ends of the country, which can be within reach on your next vacation.
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.
Scotland has more Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty than any other constituent nation of the United Kingdom. 40 conservation areas are located here and they are called National Scenic Areas. We have chosen to highlight 20 of these areas and we hope you like what you see.
Scotland is home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with some located on the mainland and some on the offshore islands. These sites range from Neolithic settlements dating back five millennia to testaments to the Scottish economic might exhibited during the Industrial Revolution.