Whisky is Scotland’s national drink and there is a huge selection of distilleries available to visit throughout Scotland. You will find five separate whisky regions each offer its own unique flavour of malts. For those wanting to sample a wide range of whisky then the Whisky trail in Aberdeenshire is your best pappy van winkle 23 for sale,Five things to do when you are in Scotland Articles it is home to the whisky capitol of the world Dufftown and it has many distilleries within close proximity.
If you don’t have time to visit one of the many distilleries then don’t worry most bars throughout the country stock a wide selection of malt whisky’s and they are often a lot cheaper than those you find abroad.
- Play Golf
Scotland is where golf started and St Andrews is known as the “home of golf” and it has no fewer than 7 golf course. The most famous of these is the Old Course which is a championship course and one of the worlds most famous golf courses. Even if you don’t like golf a walk around the Old Course is well worth it, there is no play on a Sunday so that offers the perfect chance for non golfers to look around.
Nearby in Angus there is Carnoutsie golf course which is another excellent championship course. But if you are a novice to golf then you will find plenty of smaller 9 and 18 hole courses throughout Scotland.
- Visit Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capitol city of Scotland and it is one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. It has a unique feel with many historic buildings and fantastic architecture to admire, although there are many attractions the city itself is an attraction.
If you are visiting in late summer then be sure to take in the fringe festival or the Military Tattoo, both are excellent events. There is also the world famous street party at new year when 250,000 people converge on the city centre for music and drinking!
Be sure to book your accommodation in Edinburghearly, especially for new year as demand tends to exceed supply around this time at the best hotels and guest houses.
- Tour the Highlands
The highlands is the most scenic area of Scotland so have your camera close by because there will be plenty of photo opportunities. The main places to visit in the region are Loch Ness, Glencoe and Eilean Donan Castle.
Loch Ness is a place full of mystery and it is the largest loch in Scotland at over 22 miles in length. Here you can take a cruise on a sonar equipped boat and try and spot the legendary Loch Ness Monster.
Glencoe is one of the most spectacularly scenic places in the Highlands, it is also steeped in history with the massacre of Glencoe taking place here in 1692. It can often have an eerie feel when the mist covers the hills.
Scotland is well known for its many castles and if you only have the chance to see one it should be Eilean Donan. It is the most picturesque and iconic castle in Scotland and it is situated on the road to Skye. It offers excellent photo opportunity and you can even hire it out for a wedding if you wish!
- Go Shopping in Glasgow
Scotland’s biggest city is the 2nd top destination for shopping in Britain (London being the top), there is a huge selection of shops to choose from. It doesn’t matter if you are shopping on a budget or if you want some top designer clothes, Glasgow is perfect for both.
There are some great indoor shopping centres for when the weather isn’t great, Buchanan Galleries and the St Enoch Centre are a couple of the main ones. The outdoor shopping area revolves around three interconnecting streets, these are Sauchiehall Street, Argyle Street and Buchanan Street.
If you want a unique shopping experience try the Barras market where you will find a wide selection of outdoor market stalls.
