Scotland, the U.K.’s northernmost country, is a land of mountain wildernesses such as the Cairngorms and Northwest Highlands, interspersed with glacial glens (valleys) and lochs (lakes). Its major cities are Edinburgh, the capital, with its iconic hilltop castle, and Glasgow, famed for its vibrant cultural scene. Scotland is also famous for golf, the game first played at the Old Course at St Andrews in the 1400s.

Any trip to the United Kingdom is incomplete without ticking these best places to visit in Scotland off your bucket list! This land of mountains, castles, and valleys is so magnificent that a visit to these 7 top places is enough to make your U.K. trip unforgettably fantastic! Scroll through, savour, and shortlist before you head out on your expedition!

If you ever go to Scotland, these are the places you should remember and visit while you are there.

1. Edinburgh

You have to visit the capital town of Scotland, where you will admire on the historic streets in the center of the town, and people are right when they say that this town is one of the most beautiful and pleasent city in the world.

2. Glasgow

Back in the days it was the second most powerful city in British Empire, now city of Glasgow is IN again, thanks to the big influence of music, art, theatres, design and culinary skills. Architectural is impresive, full with architecture from Victorian period, but also with modern stiles. Also town with a lot of party and fun.

3. Outer Hebrides

Yes, obviously Scotland is not the most popular destination for spending the summer holidays, but this country have it all. Outer Hebrides are in the group of 15 inhabited islands, and there you can really find peace.

4. National Park Cairngorms

Cairngroms is a Scotish National Park, and in this park are five of six highest mountain tops in Scotland. Winter times there are ski tracks and if you are lucky enough you will have chance to see the red squirrel.

5. Fort William and Glencoe

If you want to reach to the highest mountain – Ben Nevis, these places are ideal to start with.With a lot of history on this place the best alpinists are coming, and you should get a train ride from Fort William where you will see stunning breath taking views.

6. Shetland and Orkney

Imagine islands again, these two islands are also known as the Northern Isles, where the silence, dark, light and the rhytam of the sea rule.

7. Ardnamurchan

This place will be excellent inspiration for Robinson Crusoe, Located in the west part of Scotland, everyday visited by a lot of artists and photographers, from here you can also see dolphins and whales.