Majestic Scotland!!!!

Scotland, United Kingdom

Scotland country of mountains, castles, sunsets and beaches, wildlife, architecture, history, art, outdoor pursuit, music, culture, amazing scenic views and men in kilts with bagpipers. It is ranked among one of the best countries in the world! Scottish people have a worldwide reputation for warmth and friendliness. Scotland's architectural landscapes is perhaps best described as a historical 

timeline charting the country's history through design; from medieval crofts and castles, to Victorian tenements and cutting edge, contemporary buildings and structures.

Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site. The castle houses the Honours of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, the famous 15th century gun Mons Meg, the One O' Clock Gun and the  National War Museum of Scotland. No visit to Edinburgh is complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle. 

Calton Hill is a hill in central Edinburgh Scotland. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Views of, and from, the hill are often used in photographs and paintings of the city. The panoramic views from Calton Hill have astonished and inspired visitors for centuries. Calton Hill is a favourite spot with locals for enjoying the Hogmanay fireworks and many of the festival take place. 

 It's beyond dispute that whisky is one of Scotland's famous exports. As Scotland's national drink, it has been produced here for centuries. Scotch whisky must be made in a manner specified by law. All Scotch whisky must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years. You can take a whisky tours visiting some of the most beautiful areas of Scotland including the lovely areas of Islay and Jura. If cashmere scarfs or cosy gloves and traditional kilts are in your bucket list then Scotland is sure to satisfy your shopping carvings.

Scotland provides the perfect backdrop for the world of cinema with its rugged landscape and stunning scenery and has been used for a number of films, including Braveheart, James Bond and HARRY POTTER. You can visit The Elephant House known as the 'The birthplace of Harry Potter'. This is one of the cafes in which Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter novel. You can also visit Greyfriars to see the grave of Tom Riddell, who many Harry Potter fans believe lent his name to JK Rowling Voldemort.

Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century in Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died himself. A year later, Lady Burdett-Coutts had a statue and fountain erected at the southern end of George IV Bridge. If you want to see the world famous architecture of Scotland, Royal Mile Edinburgh is must go place for you. The Royal Mile is the busiest tourist street in Old Town.

The Highlands are a historic region of Scotland. The area is a paradise for walkers and climbers in all seasons, and skiers and snowboarders in the winter. The region boasts a great collection of high mountain peaks, ridges, rushing rivers and waterfalls which altogether create a magical and mystical land. Magical Glencoe combines world-famous scenery with history and is one of the highlights of any trip to Scotland. There I saw a sweet gesture of people towards the military personnel who have died in war a 'Remembrance Poppy'. 

The magnificently situated Castle, on the banks of Loch Ness, remains an impressive stronghold despite its ruinous state. Urquhart was once one of Scotland's largest castles. Its remains include a tower house that commands splended views of the famous Loch and Great Glen. We enjoyed visit to castle and short film shown to us beforehand. The castle is in ruins but there still remains a few sections that you can go through. 

Ten we visited Hollyrood Palace. It is located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, at the opposite end to Edinburgh Castle. Queen Elizabeth spends one week in residence at this palace at the beginnings of each summer. This attraction offers a free audio guide that you can listen to as you venture through the palace. You can't take pictures inside the palace, but outside you can. 

Holyrood Abbey is a ruined abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland. The remaining walls of the abbey lie adjacent to the palace, at the eastern end of royal mile. There is no roof and you are walking over graves but the architecture of what is left is very interesting.  If you are at Holyrood Palace make the stop for a short walk around on your way to the gardens.