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Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, nestled between extinct volcanoes and hills, is almost fairytale in appearance, with its medieval buildings in the Old Town and the wide streets and spacious homes Georgian New Town, and the spectacular castle looking down from its cliff. Edinburgh was declared a World Heritage Site in 1995, which only begs the question: why did it take so long?

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Falkirk’s famous horse sculptures became instantly iconic the moment they were unveiled and today they are one of the most popular sights in central Scotland.

Appreciate the panoramic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh from the exquisite gardens of this preserved medieval château.

Inspect the legendary sword of a Scottish hero as you climb the levels of this impressive tower shrine on a hill.

Marvel at exquisite rooms and galleries of this beautiful palace and learn about its role in Scotland’s heritage.

Learn about archeology, recent history and contemporary art from the region at this museum whose focus is the Stirling Story.

Falkirk’s famous horse sculptures became instantly iconic the moment they were unveiled and today they are one of the most popular sights in central Scotland.

Learn about archeology, recent history and contemporary art from the region at this museum whose focus is the Stirling Story.

Falkirk’s famous horse sculptures became instantly iconic the moment they were unveiled and today they are one of the most popular sights in central Scotland.

Marvel at exquisite rooms and galleries of this beautiful palace and learn about its role in Scotland’s heritage.

Falkirk’s famous horse sculptures became instantly iconic the moment they were unveiled and today they are one of the most popular sights in central Scotland.

Appreciate the panoramic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh from the exquisite gardens of this preserved medieval château.

Check out a life-size statue of Minnie the Minx, one of the United Kingdom’s favorite comic book characters, wielding a slingshot in Dundee’s City Square.

Marvel at exquisite rooms and galleries of this beautiful palace and learn about its role in Scotland’s heritage.

Falkirk’s famous horse sculptures became instantly iconic the moment they were unveiled and today they are one of the most popular sights in central Scotland.