Venture a little deeper on the map and find these little treasures that tick away.
5. Kirkcudbright, Dumfries annd Galloway
For generations, the South West, with its fast moving light and gentle coastlines, has inspired generations of artists. This is particularly true at Kirkcudbright, which offers a jolly mish-mash of medieval, Georgian and Victorian buildings. Broughton House, once home to painter Edward Hornel, has some impressive Japanese gardens to enjoy. Photo: Visit Scotland/Kenny Lam
6. Cullen, Moray
At this traditional fishing village, you’ll find the cottages of Seatown down by the water and also Sunnyside Beach, a peaceful swimming spot. Find a bowl of piping hot smoked haddock and potato soup thereafter. Photo: geograph.org/Alan Murray Rust
7. Stromness, Orkney
Cobbled streets and tight, rising alleyways bring together this fascinating harbour town, from where thousands of journeys around the world have been launched. The shops here all carefully curated with island wares, from with the kind nature of Orcadians adding to the very amiable atmosphere found here. Photo: Geoff Wong/Creative Commons
8. Lossiemouth, Moray
Venture north to Lossiemouth, and you’ll find yourself at the heart of the ‘Moray Riviera’ which enjoys low rainfall, long sunny days and an invigorating coastal landscape full of marine life, boating culture, towering cliffs and sandy beaches where you can walk for hours under the big, big skies. You might just feel on the edge of the world. Photo: Paul Tomkins/Visit Scotland