Whether you live in Scotland or are coming here for the first time, Conde Nast Traveller has rounded up a list of the top 12 best places to visit in the country.
Conde Nast wrote: “The country is home to some of Europe's most dramatic scenery. Mist-shrouded mountains tumble down onto lush green lands sculpted by rushing rivers, mirror-like lochs and heather-strewn moors, which in turn melt into golden sands and sensational seas.
“The mainland is peppered with lonely bothys, crumbling castles and world-renowned hotels, while the smattering of fairytale islands along the coastline are remote escapes where you'll feel as though you're on the edge of the world.”
Keep reading to see which Scottish locations made the list.
1. Edinburgh
Taking top spot on the list, Edinburgh is one of the UK's best-loved cities. Conde Nast say this is for good reason. They recommended visitors to start their trip by exploring the Royal Mile, then strolling around the Old Town, before heading to New Town to immerse yourself in the capital's foodie hub. For your culture fix, they recommend a visit to the National Museum of Scotland or Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Photo: Jane Barlow
2. Glasgow
Glasgow, which is Scotland's largest city, has taken the second spot on the Conde Nast list. They recommended the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum where you'll find the likes of Rembrandt and Van Gogh. They also named the Gallery of Modern Art which is "always a delight". They wrote: "Locals are friendly and welcoming – Glasgow is repeatedly crowned the UK's friendliest city in our Readers' Choice Awards – and the cultural scene here speaks for itself." Photo: John Devlin
3. Fife
Fife earned the third spot on the list. Conde Nast said it is the "ultimate destination" for travellers looking for a hidden gem away from crowds. They added: "Come here for jaw-dropping coastal views, beautiful countryside trails, generations-old pubs and pastel-hued villages. Our favourite places to visit include the ancient resting place of Scotland's kings and queens at Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, a trip to the storybook villages of the East Neuk and, of course, a day in St Andrews." Pictured is Dunfermline Abbey. | PA
4. Borders Abbey Towns
Conde Nast wrote: "Preposterously beautiful, this is where Sir Walter Scott — Scotland’s man of letters and author of Rob Roy and Ivanhoe — waxed lyrical. From west to east, it’s worth coming for the country’s grandest estate (Floors Castle, near Kelso); the most suspenseful Neo-medieval home (Abbotsford House, where Scott quilled his most famous works); and a succession of handsome, if near-derelict, stone abbeys that run from Melrose to Dryburgh." Pictured is Abbotsford House, the home of Sir Walter Scott. | PA