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Country packed with lots of fascinating places to see. These are top 15 Scotland tourist attractions you must visit.
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1. Strathaird peninsula, Isle of Skye
Strathaird peninsula is situated in the south of Skye. This grand landscape of woodland and spectacular cliffs is barely populated. It is home to the ruins of the Iron Age hill fort Dun Ringill.
2. The Fairy Pools, Isle Of Skye
The blue-green color of these interconnected pools and waterfalls makes you want to dive in. Don’t let the beauty od the place deceive you. Though it may look tropical, the water is freezing cold here.
3. Dunottar Castle, Aberdeenshire
Dunottar castle represents one of top 15 Scotland tourist attractions you must visit. In the Scotish Gaelic Dùn Fhoithear means “fort on the shelving slope”. The remains of the castle dates from the 15the and 16th century, but the place is believed to have been fortified in the Early Middle Ages.
4. Handa Island, Sutherland
Every summer the place comes alive. Around 100,000 seabirds come here to breed at this period, including over 250 pairs of puffins. The scenery is breathtaking.
5. Portree, Isle of Skye
The name of this brightly-colored town Poltree means “King’s Port.” It’s the largest town on the Isle of Skye. Poltree is situated between its own harbor and beautiful houses stretching up the hillside.
6. Loch Shieldaig, Wester Ross
The area is known for its spectacular mountain scenery. Shieldaig Island is in the very center of this highland. Though the surrounding hills and mountains are bare, the highland is covered with mature pine trees.
7. Neist Point, Isle of Skye
The site was used as a filming location for fantasy action film “47 Ronin” in 2013, featuring Keanu Reeves. The spectacular headland is situated in the most westerly point on Skye.
8. Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe
Kilchurn Castle dates from the 15th century and is situated in the north-eastern end of Loch Awe in Argyll.
9. Iona, Inner Hebrides
In the Early Middle Ages, the site was a center od spiritual learning for many centuries. You will be surprised by the tranquil beauty of this small island.
10. Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis
These ancient standing stones are arranged in the shape of a cross. Some of the stones are believed to be the remains of the burial chambers.
11. Seilebost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
Seilebost is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland. We can only admire the beauty of this place. Its bright, white sands and beautiful turquoise water make the site one of top 15 Scotland tourist ttractions.
12. Finnich Glen, Drymen
This is one of the popular spots for canyoning, due to the fast flowing waters. This very narrow and 100ft deep gorge is about four miles south of Drymen and about 16 miles north of Glasgow. It is also known as The Devil’s Pulpit.
13. Glen Coe, Highland
This dramatic glen was carved from the surrounding landscape by glaciers during the last ice age. It is one of the most spectacular places in Scotland.
14. The Storr, Isle of Skye
The site was used as a filming location in 2012 for the science fiction movie “Prometheus”. The largest of these ancient peaks is the 50 metre high Old Man of Storr.
15. Buachaille Etive Mòr, Highland
The name “Great Herdsman of Etive” actually refers to a ridge rather than an individual mountain: Its most recognisable peak is Stob Dearg.
