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Scotland

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    Scotland's historic highlands have an array of tartan patterned delights there for the taking. Admittedly climate isn't one, but don your waterproof and let the harrowing winds and driving rain add to the thrill of the adventure. Scotland is famously identified by the romantic image of a sturdy Scotsman dressed in his kilt perched amidst highland valleys, majestic mountains and rolling heather moors. Food for thought: the true beauty of the highland landscape is even more breath-taking in the flesh. Sandy beaches and coves along the north coast are an ideal spot for a picnic and the seals, dolphins and whales that inhabit the surrounding waters will make you forget you're still in Britain. Mountain climbers and ambitious hikers aspire to conquer the peaks of Ben Nevis and Ben Macdui, Scotland's second highest mountain, and to tread the paths of the jagged Torridon hills. In the far north of the highlands it is even possible to see the Northern Lights. That said, you needn't go as far as the wilderness; the highlands are dotted with wildlife parks and discovery centres accessible by car, such as the Northwest Highlands Geopark. The cities of Inverness and Aberdeen are good choices for the more cosmopolitan visitor and have a number of events held each year. History fanatics can explore crumbling castles, journey to Moray, the birthplace of Macbeth, and explore ancient cairns (man-made stacks of stones), which are some of Scotland's earliest traces of man. In 1848 Queen Victoria bought Balmoral Castles to be her main residence and 'dear paradise in the Highlands.' Considering the Highlands are so unspoilt and extraordinarily diverse, what better place to build a paradise?
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Boasting a 5000-year history of bloody wars against the English, Celtic and Scandinavian mythology, Roman invasion and the bursting forth of country pub, whisky and fishing culture, not even a hard-lined urbanite can deny that Scotland is a treasure trove begging for exploration.

Take a wander around Edinburgh's medieval castles and discover the city's wealth of theatre, music, dance, literature (in 2004 Edinburgh was declared the first UNESCO city of literature) and art culture, which explode at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August. But this intellectual bastion it is not all gentry and fairy tales; the recent establishment of numerous pubs and nightclubs mean that the student population won't get bored or thirsty. Edinburgh was coincidentally voted the Top UK destination for European single males according to a 2012 Excite EU survey. Glasgow and Aberdeen are equally enchanting for a cultural break in a picturesque 'doll's house' city.

The Scottish national drink is whisky. 'Whisky' originates from a Gaelic phrase translating literally as 'water of life' and the drink was traditionally believed to have medicinal properties. So get some life into your bones and warm yourself under stormy Scottish skies by heading to the Isle of Islay or Orban, where whisky flows freely and tours of distilleries are popular.

An Englishman might forget what a rugged Eden the Scottish wilderness is, and just on the doorstep. Walking trails are categorised as Grahams, Monros and Corbetts, which increase in difficulty respectively. Even the most hard-core climbers will break a sweat taking on Ben Nevis or the Isle of Skye mountain terrain, whilst those after a mild stroll and a breath of fresh air will find ideal trails. Scotland is a rural paradise whose lack of pollution, pace and pressure make it a safe haven for rare species of flora and fauna to blossom; naturalists can track down wildlife such as the Scottish crossbill, the UK's only endemic bird species and vertebrate, and fishermen benefit from world class salmon and trout angling. Despite the fact Scotland is a small country, its range and breadth will bowl you over harder than a strong scotch! Words cannot do justice to the island seascapes, dense oak forests, unspoilt royal botanic gardens and glens, which were carved by glacial erosion in the last ice age and remain magically preserved. Taking into account the exclusivity of what Scotland has to offer, it is not surprising the country has persevered to maintain its identity distinct from England in the last centuries, and that the return of the delegated Scottish parliament to Edinburgh in 1999 was rightly celebrated.

pros

  •  The Highlands landscapes are sumptuous.
  •  The cities have conserved a significant historical heritage.
  •  There is much to entertain both the active, sporty visitor and the sightseer in search of a peaceful or cultural retreat.
  •  Fresh air and wide, open spaces.

cons

  •  The climate is not in favour of tourism.
  •  Accommodation is limited in the remote areas.
  •  Midges and flies.
  •  It can be costly, particularly in the cities.

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When discovering Scotland, the islands are an unmissable stopover. If you have to choose one, then go for the Isle of Skye. It is easily accessible (a bridge links it to Scotland) and is home to the most spectacular landscapes. The cliffs to the east are cut through by a incredible waterfall, the plateaus are shaped by volcanic rocks, and the roofs made of slate are typical of the region. Try and stay over for one night: that way you can benefit from the sunrise and sunset that are sumptuous in good weather.

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