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The Best Golf Holes in Scotland
Planning a golf break in Scotland? We polled over 3,000 UK golfers to find Scotland’s best golf holes and hidden...
11 off-the-beaten-track holiday destinations in Scotland
Columbus wouldn’t be Columbus if he’d stuck to taking the same journey again and again, right? If you’re planning a...
16 ideas for an outdoors microadventure in Scotland
Have you been longing for an adventure but don’t have a lot of time? You can still escape the hustle...
The gems of secret Scotland: 27 things that you must try next
Enchanted by your first visit to Scotland, you’ve vowed to return and are now planning your next trip. But this...
Orkney’s hidden secrets
Some of Orkney’s best known Neolithic attractions have been taking centre stage recently, thanks to the three-part BBC Two programme...
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Get active in the Scottish Borders
Lush rolling hills, miles of country roads, a rich history and delicious food and drink. The delights of the Scottish...
Golden George Leads the Way to Glamis Castle
He has had many pawesome journeys across Scotland, with visits to some pooch perfect destinations such as Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and...
Ambassadog – Scotland’s top dog!
Well… what a journey it has been for George! From being shortlisted into the top 8 dogs, to being crowned Ambassadog...
6 #HHA2017 events you don’t want to miss
Sometimes the past is hard to ignore, and in Scotland, it’s especially difficult. Ancient geology frames the scenery, castles stand...
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A first foray into salmon fishing – a reel perspective
On the drive down to the Tweedswood beat near St Boswells, in the Scottish Borders, rain lashed on the windows and I wasn’t too...
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2014
Nothing beats the electric atmosphere that fills Edinburgh’s streets and performance spaces while there is a festival on, especially when...
100 great geosites
As the joke goes, geology rocks! And so it seems, does Scotland! The Geological Society of London has put together...
Danny MacAskill on The Ridge
If you haven’t seen Danny MacAskill’s brand new mountain bike film, The Ridge… where have you been hiding?! Over 13...
September’s brilliant moments, as seen on Instagram
As the autumn leaves start to fall and the days become a little shorter, here at VisitScotland it’s time to...
Fall into leafy love this autumn
Autumn is well and truly upon us, and I for one am already smitten with the vibrant leaves, bright berries...
Glasgay! Festival turns 21
Glasgay! Festival turns 21 this month, celebrating its coming of age in what has been a monumental year for its...
Sunset Song takes centre stage to mark the WW1 Centenary
One of the most popular Scottish novels of all time, Sunset Song tells the gripping tale of Chris Guthrie, a...
Habitat The Game
Grab your boots, kids! There’s a new (and free!) mobile game available on iTunes and Google Play! Habitat The Game,...
The friendliest city in the world is… Glasgow!
You might be aware that the Scots have a longstanding reputation all across the globe for being an affable bunch....