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The reality of Jura, though, is far from dystopian, though the rainfall can be wearing. Warm your insides on a tasting trip to the Isle of Jura Distillery, which relies on the abundant water supply for its well-regarded single malt. If whisky isn’t your poison, head instead to the Lussa Gin Distillery; while you’re here, you can walk to the northern tip of Jura to view the " Scottish Maelstrom" – a surging whirlpool that becomes a boiling cauldron during flooding spring tides. Commune with birdlife on Unst, Shetland Hill walking is a popular pastime on the island, and one glance can tell you why. “Just look at those jaggedy mountains!”, Billy Connolly exclaimed from the ferry when approaching Arran on his World Tour of Scotland. When you get closer you realise the landscape flows around a succession of hills – four of them qualify as Corbetts, peaks over 2500 feet but less than 3000 feet.
With a coastal outlook and train connections to Edinburgh, you can enjoy this seaside town and hop on the train to the capital too. A ferry from Wemyss Bay delivers you to the Art Deco seaside resort of Rothesay with its kitsch ice cream parlours, palm trees and promenade. Bute is a small island in the Firth of Clyde full of character and dotted with heather-clad moorlands, beaches, and coves. It has reinvented itself as a popular location for outdoor holidays, offering hiking, cycling, and fishing spots. A destination ideally positioned to bring together elements of country living with the attractions of an historic small city. Perth is a focal point for food and drink producers in the surrounding area, with a purpose-built business park dedicated to the industry. Raasayis the isle on everyone’s wish list at the moment with its recent award from Conde Nast Travelleras one of the ‘Best Islands to Visit’.Stay at The Foveran in Kirkwall for excellent food and views across Scapa Flow, or for an unforgettable experience, sleep in a yurt at Wheems Organic Farm on South Ronaldsay. Art and music permeate Orcadian life, and art galleries are dotted around the archipelago. For a real treat, catch the Orkney Folk Festival in May for four days of traditional music in Stromness and the surrounding area. The house, grounds and gardens have been transformed following the intervention of Prince Charles and the Prince’s Trust. There’s the building itself, a great café, restaurant and many ways to walk. Several garden areas, including the flagship walled garden. Gardens under extensive development but we can be sure that what will emerge and mature will be a wonder and a wandering, probably for generations. In a country famous for stunning scenery, the Isle of Skye takes the top prize. From the craggy peaks of the Cuillins and the bizarre pinnacles of the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing to the spectacular sea cliffs of Neist Point, there's a photo opportunity awaiting you at almost every turn. Things to do:Head to Floors Castleand marvel at its incredible interior and exterior design work. Just a short walk away, you’ll find the Victorian Walled Gardens and plenty of waymarked woodland and riverside walks to enjoy. Meet some new four-legged friends at Beirhope Alpacas. Choose between a leisurely stroll or if your legs are feeling up to the challenge, take on the Alpaca Trek where you’ll climb the hills of Beirhope and be treated to the stunning views of The Cheviots and Eildon Hills. Remember to bring your camera and smile with your new trekking buddy too! Wigtown became Scotland’s National Book Town in 1998 to help revitalise a town that had lost its major industries. Today more than 20 book-related businesses are based here, and with more than a quarter of a million books to choose from this is a real paradise for bibliophiles.
Things to do:Further south, travel to Gretna Green, just a short train journey from Dumfries to discover the romantic spot where young couples have travelled for centuries to tie the knot. There’s also great retail therapy at the Gretna Gateway outlet shopping centre. Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. From spectacular Skye and historic Edinburgh to the rolling rivers of Speyside, Scotland’s big sights are as glorious as you’d imagine. But scratch the surface of this proud nation and you’ll find a varied and engrossing place, dotted with prehistoric villages, wild clubs, rich seafood and ruined abbeys. The ornate chapel was converted from Nissen huts by Italian WWII prisoners of war, its domed vaulted ceilings and effigies painted by Domenico Chiocchetti. There are plenty ofbeautiful places to visit in every region, but why notslow down your travelsand experience all that Scotland has to offer? Enjoy a relaxing break away and delve into the manyslow travel experiencesthat allow you to explore at your own pace.In recent years food and drink producers have added a new industry to the local community. Isle of Arran Brewery makes craft beer with Arran Blonde sold in some of Scotland’s top gastropubs. Arran Whisky has two distilleries on the island, making limited edition whiskies, single malts, and blends. Arran Blue cheese is made using cow’s milk from the island’s dairy herd and has won international awards. Isle of Arran Ice Cream offers flavours including Scottish tablet, toffee fudge and cranachan.
Some of the best places to visit in Scotland will be instantly familiar to anyone who’s ever gazed at a whisky label or shortbread tin. Think dramatic peaks, lonely glens, lochs, tartan and haggis! Today, views that stretch to the Highlands, glorious tapestries and juicy history make this Scotland’s best castle – and a great family attraction. Locally, the four-star Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel recently reopened under brand new ownership and the five-star Hotel De Vin at One Devonshire Gardens offers luxury boutique stays in individually styled rooms within a tree-lined Victorian terrace. The proximity to Glasgow University ensures a youthful energy in the area. With students moving into the purpose-built accommodation for the duration of studies, families have sought out refurbished tenement flats around Woodlands Road. Alternatively you can settle in and enjoy endless cups of tea, with portions of fudge and tablet from the colourful collection of local tearooms and souvenir shops.Some of the features and locations chosen are iconic and renowned internationally, like the preternatural-seeming Fingal’s Cave with its basalt columns on the Isle of Staff a’s coast, or the fiery Norse-inspired Up Helly Aa festival that takes place in Shetland each year. Today you are greeted by a strikingly beautiful and serene range of peaks and ridges, culminating in Biedean nam Bian, known as the Three Sisters. Scout new ways to explore the planet's wildest places with our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox. Local tip: Start your visit to Edinburgh with a climb up Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano for panoramic views over the city. 2. Enjoy Scotland's biggest landscapes on the West Highland Way Best place for hiking
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