Culture, history, and picture postcard landscapes abound in Scotland, and there is a broad array of companies that offer tours of this very popular tourist destination in the British Isles.
Making holiday or vacation arrangements that include one of the historical tours of Scotland will avail you with a myriad of choices when searching the internet for options. Here are examples of some of the more popular historic tours of Scotland:
Edinburgh & Lothians
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital and an excellent city to start your tour historical in. When you visit Edinburgh Castle, you will enjoy the panoramic views of the Royal Mile as it meanders through Old Town. Edinburgh hosts the world’s largest arts festival and also features a wide array of cafes, galleries, museums, pubs, restaurants, and theaters. Surrounding the city is the Lothians, one of Scotland’s more traditional historical regions with its beaches, historical sites, and quaint little towns.
Kingdom of Fire
The ancient kingdom of Fire affords you with a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy its cathedrals, gardens, palaces, and numerous castles. Additionally, you can enjoy the visiting the delightful little fishing villages situated among the harbors of the Scottish coastline all the way to the renowned home of the game of golf – St Andrews.
Perthshire
Perthshire is situated in the very heart of the country and is the perfect base from which to explore Scotland. If it’s a more active vacation that you desire then there are fishing, golfing, and hill walking. If on the other hand, a more historical and relaxing experience is what you crave then you can take in one of the many castle tours, museums, or theaters in the area.
Angus and Dundee
Dundee is very cosmopolitan and features a nice variety of, cafes, restaurants, and shops as well as some very unique entertainment. Angus surrounds Dundee, and provides the traveler with numerous castles, country houses, mountains, and lochs to explore. There are plenty of adventurous pursuits in the outdoors to engage in while visiting this historical area of Scotland.
Aberdeen and Grampian
The 3rd largest Scottish city is Aberdeen, and it affords the traveler a wide array of entertainment and numerous shopping venues. There are more mountains above 4,000 feet in this region as well as over 100 miles of pristine coastline and hills that tumble down to the seacoast. Additionally, there is an abundance of historic castles and whiskey distilleries to tour.
The Western Isles
A different culture and language as well as very distinctive landscape is offered the visitor when exploring the Western Isles. The beautiful beaches, spectacular landscape, and an abundance of wildlife await your adventure through this historical area of Scotland. Additionally, it is a great place to relax and unwind at the end of your day.
Photo of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, by g.naharro
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