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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. Many of these sites are very popular with tourists visiting Scotland. UNESCO helps the national government and local governments in preserving these historically and culturally significant sites. You can learn more about Scotland's most impressive UNESCO Sites by clicking here.
The Lothians, home to Scotland`s capital city, Edinburgh, is a remarkable region. From historic properties to striking architecture, stunning scenery, fascinating wildlife, fine food, and other fun activities, Edinburgh never lacks excitement! Outside Edinburgh, experience sweeping landscapes of ancient battlefields, country houses, and castles.
Central Scotland covers the dramatic regions of Stirling and the Trossachs, Perthshire, and Fife. The mainland strip showcases the country's splendor. Central Scotland is replete with steely blue lochs reflecting soaring, fortress-like craggy peaks, and ancient woodlands, serving as the backdrop to some of the most important events in Scottish history.
The Scottish Highlands are the reality behind the captivating images conjured by most people when thinking of Scotland. It is a beautiful and inspiring region, full of timeless landscapes and absorbing history. The dreamy, unspoiled scenery gives rise to the region's reputation as the romantic heart of the nation.
Northeast Scotland is home to the `Granite City`, Aberdeen, and Grampian, as well as Angus and Dundee; a region with multifaceted appeal, home to more castles than anywhere in the UK, with a big, glitzy city strewn about by quaint fishing villages. Geographically diverse, the landscape is undulating farmland leading to lovely wooded glens and dramatic coastline.
There are over 900 islands in Scotland, and 89 of those islands are populated. The islands include the Hebrides in the west, the islands in the Firth of Clyde in the southeast, and the Northern Isles. You can visit most by air or ferry, and Skye by car! They are sure to be the highlight of your Scottish vacation.
Southern Scotland encompasses the areas of Dumfries and Galloway, the Scottish Borders, and Ayrshire and Arran; its rich and intriguing past is never more apparent than in the wealth of small towns, postcard perfect villages, and sleepy hamlets, all with varying landscapes where each corner exposes a dramatic sense of history awaiting exploration.
England is home to 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ranging from ancient stone circles to remnants of the country`s excellence during the Industrial Revolution to telescopes observing the farthest reaches of outer space. The UNESCO sites located in England are snapshots of centuries of history up to the present.
Wales boasts three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Town Walls and Castles of King Edward in Gwynedd, such as Caernarfon and Conwy; the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, bringing boats over the Vale of Llangollen; and the Blaenavon Ironworks, a major source of iron and coal during the Industrial Revolution.
There are three UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Ireland. The most popular of the Irish UNESCO sites is Skellig Michael, an imposing island located off the coast of County Kerry. The others are the Boyne valley tombs in County Meath and Giant`s Causeway on the County Antrim coast in Northern Ireland.
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