Top Reasons to Go to Scotland

Castles: Stirling, Glamis, Floors, and others tell tales of a complex, turbulent past.

Cool Cities: Edinburgh’s International Festival and Fringe; Glasgow’s nightlife.

Islands: Skye’s misty mountains, Islay’s seabirds, Orkney’s prehistoric remains.

Whisky: Distillery tours and tastings refine an appreciation for the national drink.

Landscapes: Crystal-clear lochs and rivers, wooded hills, wide-open moors.

Golf: The great names here include St. Andrews, Gleneagles, and Western Gailes.