The 17 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in scotland"
Named by 6 of 81. EdinburghScotlandA three-day city trip covers the main sights.Home to the month-long Fringe Festival and other yearly festivals.Best time to visit Edinburgh
Named by 4 of 82. Isle of SkyeScotlandLargest island in the Inner Hebrides, about a four-hour drive from Glasgow.Reachable by ferry or bridge, with mountains and coastal scenery.
Named by 4 of 83. GlasgowScotlandFree museums and galleries, including Kelvingrove.The country's largest city and its cultural hub for arts and architecture.
Named by 3 of 8
4. Glencoe
Scotland
The most mountainous region in Scotland, ranked first by one guide.
About a two-hour drive from Glasgow without stops.
Named by 3 of 85. OrkneyScotlandReached by ferry or plane from the northern tip of the mainland.Historic sights from Viking and Neolithic times through World War II.
Named by 3 of 86. Isle of IslayScotlandA traveler's favorite place, with eight distilleries.Known for peaty whiskies.
Named by 3 of 87. Isle of MullScotlandReached by ferry from Oban for a day trip.Good for spotting sea eagles.
Named by 3 of 88. CairngormsScotlandA route home from the east coast passes through the national park.Described as a playground for wildlife lovers.
Named by 2 of 89. Loch LomondScotlandClimbing, kayaking, cycling and loch cruises in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.Sits north of Glasgow on the west of Scotland route.
Named by 2 of 810. InvernessScotlandNamed a favorite base for exploring the surrounding area.Britain's most northerly city, a base for the Highlands.
Named by 2 of 811. StirlingScotlandSite of the Battle of Stirling Bridge, with Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument.Stirling Castle has royal chambers visitors can tour.
Named by 2 of 812. Fort WilliamScotlandSits at the base of the highest mountains in Scotland.Boat trips to spot seals leave from here.
Named by 2 of 813. Ben NevisScotlandA hike up Scotland's tallest peak, part of the Grampian range.
Named by 2 of 814. PerthshireScotlandClose to Edinburgh, with scenery and towns like Dunkeld, Aberfeldy and Pitlochry.
Named by 2 of 815. Outer HebridesScotlandPraised for beaches, walks and history.
16. DundeeScotlandAn arts scene built around the V&A design museum and theatres.
17. AviemoreScotlandSuggested as a base for whisky distilleries and Cairngorm outings.
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Travel guides most often name April to May and September to October as the best time to visit Scotland.
Named by 6 of 81. EdinburghA three-day city trip covers the main sights.Home to the month-long Fringe Festival and other yearly festivals.Best time to visit Edinburgh
Named by 4 of 82. Isle of SkyeLargest island in the Inner Hebrides, about a four-hour drive from Glasgow.Reachable by ferry or bridge, with mountains and coastal scenery.Named by 4 of 83. GlasgowFree museums and galleries, including Kelvingrove.The country's largest city and its cultural hub for arts and architecture.
Named by 3 of 8
