Scotland's UNESCO Trail

The first country in the world to bring together 13 UNESCO sites into one trail. Are you ready to discover the wonders within?

Map List

UNESCO World Heritage Site

St Kilda

A set of islands with a beautiful natural habitat that has developed, changed and supported a community and culture over thousands of years.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

Heart of Neolithic Orkney

Thousands of years ago, the prehistoric people of Orkney began building monuments out of stone which still survive today.

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UNESCO Global Geopark

Shetland

The islands you see today of Shetland have been on an incredible geological journey, and influence every part of life.

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UNESCO Creative City

Glasgow, City of Music

It doesn’t take long to realise that music is the beating heart of this city, with a legendary music scene across a variety of venues.

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UNESCO Creative City

Dundee, City of Design

Once renowned for its textile and shipbuilding industries, the city has since transitioned into a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary hub of design.

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UNESCO Biosphere

Wester Ross

Discover a place of astounding natural beauty and eco-diversity, where communities live in harmony with the land and sea.

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UNESCO Global Geopark

North West Highlands

Stretching over 2,000 square kilometres in the far corner of Scotland, this is a striking example of different rock geologies.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

One of the most striking and architecturally significant city centres in the world, thanks to the dramatic juxtaposition of its Old and New Towns.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

New Lanark

A cotton mill site ahead of its time, where two men oversaw social reform and created a blueprint for the world.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

Frontiers of the Roman Empire, The Antonine Wall

The Roman Empire’s most northerly frontier, an ambitious engineering project and one of their most sophisticated military constructions.

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UNESCO Biosphere

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere

A natural playground of spellbinding beauty, full of outdoor adventure, geological wonders, and a rich diversity of plants and wildlife.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Forth Bridge

A true feat of engineering which is renowned for its technological ingenuity, and one of the most iconic structures in the world.

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UNESCO Creative City

Edinburgh, City of Literature

Storytelling and the written word have been the life force of Edinburgh’s art and culture for centuries.

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