47 Sights of Scotland That'll Make You Want to Join the Tartan Army ...

By Neecey • Nov 22, 2014 • MD

The sights of Scotland are among the most glorious in the UK. Known for its highlands and lowlands, lochs and glens, wildlife and nature, Scotland is one of Mother Nature's stunning tableaux. But the sights of Scotland also include vibrant cities, medieval towns, historical attractions and more castles than Disney could ever dream of.

1. Callanish Stones

Callanish Stones The sights of Scotland include the country's version of Stonehenge. There are other stone circles of note, like the Ring of Brodgar on Orkney.

2. Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle Via Cuento de Hadas....
Standing at the confluence of Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, Eilian Donan is one of the most picturesque castles in Scotland.

3. Glasgow

Glasgow Via Our Most Popular Photos from ...
Glasgow is Scotland's second city but is larger than the capital, Edinburgh. As well as being a major Scottish cultural center, Glasgow has great shopping.

4. Edinburgh

Edinburgh Via Google+
Edinburgh is home to the world famous castle, Holyrood Palace and h Royal Mile.

6. Fingal's Cave

Fingal's Cave Via Fingal's Cave by Sergey Simanovsky
The cave on the uninhabited Hebridean island of Staffa is so melodious that it inspired composer Mendelssohn to write the Hebrides Overture.

7. Smoo Cave

Smoo Cave Via The 9 Most Stunning Cave ...
40,000 people visit the cave annually. And when you see the location (next picture) you'll see why.

9. River Garry

River Garry Via INDEX
The gorgeous colors of fall.

11. Dunnottar Castle

Dunnottar Castle Via 50 Of The Most Beautiful ...
Dunnottar has played a prominent role in the history of Scotland through to the 18th-century Jacobite risings because of its strategic location and defensive strength. Dunnottar is best known as the place where the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels, were hidden from Oliver Cromwell's invading army in the 17th century.

18. Iona Abbey

Iona Abbey Via Iona-Abbey
Duncan, the Scottish king murdered by Macbeth in 1140, is reputed to be buried here, along with 47 other Scottish kings.

20. The Trossachs

The Trossachs Via Bandar Yousef's favorites
The Trossachs is a stunning area of wooded glens and braes with quiet lochs.

21. Cruden Bay

Cruden Bay Via Where Sand Meets Stars
If you love tiny and rocky inlets, you'll love the Scottish coast.

22. The Robert the Bruce Statue and the William Wallace Monument, Stirling

The Robert the Bruce Statue and the William Wallace Monument, Stirling Via scot-image.co.uk
If you've seen Braveheart you'll know the story of these two Scottish heroes.

23. Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle Via Edinburgh Castle grounds beyond Princes ...
One of the sights of Scotland that is world famous.

24. Gardens at Dunrobin Castle

Gardens at Dunrobin Castle Via Gardens by the Sea
As well as being historically and architecturally interesting, some of the castles of Scotland have wonderful gardens and grounds to wander.

25. Red Deer in Lochranza, Isle of Arran

Red Deer in Lochranza, Isle of Arran Via Red Deer in Lochranza
One of the wildlife symbols of Scotland

26. Outer Hebrides

Outer Hebrides Via flickr.com
You can't fail to be moved by awesome scenery like this.

27. The Elephant House, Edinburgh

The Elephant House, Edinburgh Via The Elephant House
The birthplace of Harry Potter.

28. Glamis Castle, Angus

Glamis Castle, Angus Via Top 10 Most Fascinating Castles ...
This was the home of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon who married King George VI and was mother to Queen Elizabeth II.

31. St. Kilda

St. Kilda Via The Little Hermitage
The weather adds to the wildness of the scenery.

32. Heather in the Highlands

Heather in the Highlands Via Squarespace - Claim This Domain
Over 5 million acres of Scotland are carpeted with heather which blooms twice a year.

33. Sumburgh Head, Shetland

Sumburgh Head, Shetland Via flickr.com
The Old Norse name was Dunrøstar høfdi, which means "The Head onto the Thunderous Noise", referring to the noise of Sumburgh Roost. The cliffs are home to large numbers of seabirds and the area is an RSPB nature reserve.

34. Tartan Heaven

Tartan Heaven What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of things associated with Scotland?

35. Rosslyn Chapel

Rosslyn Chapel Via Rosslyn Chapel
You might recognize this from The Da Vinci Code.

36. Culloden Memorial

Culloden Memorial Via Culloden Memorial
The Battle of Culloden was fought on Drumossie Moor, to the north east of Inverness, on April 16, 1746. It was the last of the great Jacobite risings - popular attempts to reinstate a Stuart monarch on the throne of Britain - and was led by Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie or the Young Pretender.

37. The Auld Kirk, Alloway

The Auld Kirk, Alloway Via The Auld Kirk, Alloway (C) ...
This ruined kirkyard is near Burns Cottage and is the setting for the Burns' poem, "Tam o'Shanter"

39. Inverness

Inverness Via Inverness
The UK's northernmost city.

40. Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond Via Loch Lomond Light
Loch is the Scottish Gaelic word for a lake or sea inlet.

41. Glasgow Necropolis

Glasgow Necropolis Via Glasgow Necropolis
One of the oldest municipal cemeteries in the UK.

42. The Royal Scotsman Train

The Royal Scotsman Train Train travel is a wonderful way to see the stunning Scottish countryside.

43. Garden of Cosmic Speculation

Garden of Cosmic Speculation Via Scotland's Incredible Garden of Cosmic ...
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is a 30 acre sculpture garden created by landscape architect and theorist Charles Jencks at his home, Portrack House, near Dumfries.

45. Greyfriars Bobby

Greyfriars Bobby Via Greyfriars Bobby
The 19th century Skye Terrier reportedly spent 14 years sitting on his master's grave.

46. Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Palace Via Where's the party
The birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.

47. Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis Via Scotland highlands in summer
The UK's highest mountain

Scotland is a fascinating and jaw-droppingly beautiful country. Every type of holidaymaker will find something to love here. I shared just a few of the sights of Scotland with you and hope you get to see some of them someday. Is it somewhere on your must-visit list?

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  • Nicola

    2014-11-22T11:53:17.016Z

    Beautiful, I live in scotland and will now make sure I visit all these places!!! 😊
  • Sapna

    2014-11-22T13:41:49.573Z

    Awesome article
  • Arantxa

    2014-11-22T20:57:25.082Z

    Wonderful!! I have always wanted to go to Scotland!!
  • Laraw

    2014-11-22T16:38:14.599Z

    Not convinced by the Cruden bay sorry - I live a few miles from here and have never seen that configuration of rocks ! Yes there are a few at port erroll harbour and slains castle but not like the ones you've pictured. If we could post photos I would show you.
  • Karina

    2014-11-25T13:15:45.839Z

    Wonderful)
  • ChristinaC

    2014-11-22T15:16:04.710Z

    Always love your articles! I can't wait to visit some of the places you've introduced .Thanks =)
  • Marilyn

    2022-08-30T14:15:13.728Z

    #6 In 2016 I visited this stunning place. So unique and magnificent one of the best places on earth. And the nearby Isle of Mull has an annual week of festivities called Mendelshonn Week! I don't encourage tourists to go there, because I don't want to share!
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