Scotland Attraction, Bird + Lighthouse pictures

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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?

Tour a fascinating collection of Scottish islands to marvel at dramatic landscapes, explore ancient historical sites and see memorable wildlife.

Get a close-up look at more than 30 water-based species at this wonderful aquarium and rehabilitation facility.

Get a close-up look at more than 30 water-based species at this wonderful aquarium and rehabilitation facility.

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

Get a close-up look at more than 30 water-based species at this wonderful aquarium and rehabilitation facility.

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

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

Get a close-up look at more than 30 water-based species at this wonderful aquarium and rehabilitation facility.

Tour a fascinating collection of Scottish islands to marvel at dramatic landscapes, explore ancient historical sites and see memorable wildlife.

Britain’s northernmost mainland town, this cheerful vacation resort is a popular surfing center and excellent base for excursions into the surrounding countryside.

Enjoy the impressive views from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse on the edge of a headland jutting into the Pentland Firth.

Surrounding the northern tip of the United Kingdom are nearly 800 individual islands, some inhabited, some not, but all beautiful. 

Tour a fascinating collection of Scottish islands to marvel at dramatic landscapes, explore ancient historical sites and see memorable wildlife.

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

Tour a fascinating collection of Scottish islands to marvel at dramatic landscapes, explore ancient historical sites and see memorable wildlife.

Surrounding the northern tip of the United Kingdom are nearly 800 individual islands, some inhabited, some not, but all beautiful.