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?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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