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In today’s email

• Is Edinburgh Scotland's Oldest City? Here Is The True Historical Gem!

• Scotland's Most Inspiring Spots

• 10 Places You Must Visit in the Scottish Highlands

• Around the Web: An Unforgettable Golf Experience in Scotland, 10 things 5 of Scotland's most haunted castles from Edinburgh's Ghost Piper to Monster of Glamis, Uninspired by Typical Travel Destinations? Ignite Your Wanderlust in the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye!. and more

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• From Social Media - First time in the Highlands?

• Scottish Food You Will Love - Rumbledethumps CLASSIC SCOTTISH ULTIMATE Comfort dish

• Coo Wee - 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan's Personal Guide To Scotland | Going Places | Condé Nast Traveler

Scotland's Oldest City

The oldest city in Scotland is Dundee with a city charter signed by Queen Victoria in January 1889. This date makes it more than 139 years old.

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Scotland's Most Inspiring Spots

Scotland's landscape is punctuated by a remarkable array of castles, each a testament to the country's rich history and enduring beauty. From dramatic cliff-top fortresses to fairytale palaces, these castles stand as living testaments to Scotland's past.

Photo by Max Hermansson on Unsplash

10 Places You Must Visit in the Scottish Highlands

Nowhere in Scotland will you feel closer to the nation’s complex history than in the raw landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Places that feel stark and lonely to a modern-day visitor are thoroughly soaked in histories of brave resistance and forced depopulation. But the Highlands are also majestically beautiful and offer endless opportunities for adventure.

No visitor to Scotland should skip this surprisingly accessible region. With that in mind, from sparkling lochs to soaring peaks, here’s where to go.

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Around The Web

An Unforgettable Golf Experience in Scotland

A local golfer travels to Scotland for an unbelievable golf experience in the birthplace of the sport. 

Seafood eatery voted best local restaurant in Scotland by The Good Food Guide

Fin & Grape in Edinburgh's Bruntsfield wins the prestigious regional award for 2024

Filming in Scotland 'feels like coming home' says Kevin McKidd

BBC Scotland spoke to Kevin McKidd on the set of his upcoming film The Primrose Railway Children.

Woman sells all her belongings to live off-grid inside shipping container in Scotland

Robyn Swan fulfilled a lifelong dream of living off the land when she bought seven acres of land near Stirling.

Man Traveling the Width of Scotland in a ‘Bicycle Canoe’ Entirely Made by Hand

The 36-year-old spent two months building his unique contraption, which has been dubbed Pedal Paddle, to take on 150 miles of Scotland.

5 of Scotland's most haunted castles from Edinburgh's Ghost Piper to Monster of Glamis

Scotland's natural beauty is known worldwide, but our man-made castles offer striking views and some dark secrets

Uninspired by Typical Travel Destinations? Ignite Your Wanderlust in the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye!

Feeling uninspired by the usual travel destinations? 

It's time to ignite your wanderlust in the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye! This breathtaking region offers a unique blend of rugged landscapes, historic castles, and tranquil lochs, perfect for travellers seeking adventure and tranquillity alike. 

Experience the timeless beauty and rich culture that make the Highlands and the Isle of Skye a truly unforgettable escape from the ordinary.

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Scotland Likely To Sell Out

2024 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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From Social Media

First time in the Highlands?

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Scottish Food You Will Love

Rumbledethumps CLASSIC SCOTTISH ULTIMATE Comfort dish

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Coo Wee

'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan's Personal Guide To Scotland | Going Places | Condé Nast Traveler

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