Scotland Art + Historic buildings 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?

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

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.

This waterfront town offers a range of typical Scottish delights, including a famous distillery, evocative castle ruins and dramatic, wild landscapes.

Trace the rich and colorful history of this ruined 13th-century fortress, the site of heroic battles, royal residences and political imprisonments.

Stroll around the refined Georgian quarter of Edinburgh to encounter iconic monuments, stunning art galleries and an array of stores.

Inverness has all the attractions of a major city, including quality museums and heritage sites, as well as a perfect placement for Highland exploring.

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

Inverness has all the attractions of a major city, including quality museums and heritage sites, as well as a perfect placement for Highland exploring.

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

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.

Inverness has all the attractions of a major city, including quality museums and heritage sites, as well as a perfect placement for Highland exploring.

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

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

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

Stroll around the refined Georgian quarter of Edinburgh to encounter iconic monuments, stunning art galleries and an array of stores.

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

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