Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, is a historic city of volcanic hills, winding closes and elegant Georgian streets crowned by a hilltop castle. Come for world-class festivals, whisky pubs and sea air, and stay for the creative buzz, friendly neighbourhoods and easy day trips across Scotland.
Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, mixes Victorian grandeur with a fearless creative scene on the River Clyde. Come for free museums, world-class live music, inventive food and the warmest welcome in Scotland.
Glencoe
Glencoe is Scotland’s most dramatic glen, with towering peaks, knife-edge ridges and rivers carved by ancient ice. Come for classic hikes like the Lost Valley and Buachaille Etive Mor, then warm up in cosy inns with local whisky.
Inverness
Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, sits on the River Ness and is an easy base for Loch Ness, Culloden and the Moray Firth. Expect a friendly small city feel with waterside walks, lively pubs and access to the NC500, whisky trails and dolphin watching.
Aviemore
Aviemore is the Highland base for outdoor adventure, set among Caledonian pine forest, lochs and the Cairngorm mountains. Ski in winter, paddle and hike in summer, with easy access to Loch Morlich, Rothiemurchus and Cairngorm Mountain
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is Scotland’s largest loch, set in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park just north of Glasgow. Explore island-dotted waters by boat or paddle, hike Ben Lomond or the West Highland Way, then unwind in lochside villages with seafood, pubs and wide views.
Fort William
Fort William sits on Loch Linnhe beneath Ben Nevis, the launchpad for big mountain days and Highland adventures. Ride the Nevis Range gondola, hike Glen Nevis or take the Jacobite steam train to the coast, then refuel in pubs with views.