The Cairngorms National Park contains some of the best wildlife habitats in the UK and its ancient pine forests, arctic mountain tops, lochs, rivers and moorlands are home to a quarter of the nation's threatened species. There is so much to enjoy, from visiting castles and distilleries to gentle scenic strolls and even extreme sports.

The battle lines have been redrawn at the new Culloden battlefield experience. The National Trust for Scotland unveiled the highly impressive new Culloden visitor centre in April. Learn all about the infamous battle in an interactive exhibition and feel a real sense of history on a fascinating, and very moving, battlefield tour.

An inspiring, passionate, pioneer of his generation, Robert (or as he is more commonly know, 'Rabbie') Burns, is regarded as the national poet of Scotland. Explore the great man's life and legacy at locations around his native Ayrshire.