A country of lush, rugged landscape, kilts, bagpipes, history and whisky, Scotland truly has something for everyone. To ensure you get the best out of your visit to the north of Great Britain, book a tour so you don’t miss anything.
Our list of Scotland tour comparisons is extensive. Tours through Scotland are usually in conjunction with England and Ireland, with start and finish points in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin or London. If you’re looking to tie a visit to Scotland in with a Euro Trip, there are plenty of European Explorer style tours to choose from. These generally start and finish in London. Tours visiting Scotland can span from 6 – 46 days, depending on the type of holiday you’re after.
Below are some facts to wet your Scottish appetite…
- Old Town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site.
- The unicorn is the official animal of Scotland.
- Medieval castles in Scotland are truly breath-taking; they were built high upon cliffs and hills, overlooking the ocean and freshwater lochs.
- Haggis, Scotland’s most infamous dish, consists of minced sheep’s pluck (liver, lungs and heart) mixed with onion, spices, oats, suet and salt, and is encased in the animal’s stomach and boiled.
- The deepest loch in Scotland is Loch Morar, which reaches a depth of 310 metres.
- Irn Bru is the number one selling Scottish soft drink, even triumphing Coca-Cola. It has been dubbed ‘Scotland’s other national drink’ (behind whisky).
- Harry Potter fans will recognise the Glenfinnan Viaduct as the railway bridge used to film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. It has also been used in several other movies and television series.
- The legend of the Nessie was first recorded in 565 AD, when it was reported that a ‘water beast’ attacked one of St. Columba’s followers in Loch Ness.
- Scotland is home to over 750 islands, 130 of which are inhabited.
- Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade.
- There are over 2,000 castles in Scotland.
- Thistle is a national symbol of Scotland.
- Ben Nevis is the highest point in Scotland, stretching 1343 metres.
- There are only six official cities in Scotland; Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Aberdeen, Dundee and Inverness.
- The River Tay is the longest river in Scotland, with a length of 120 miles.
- The University of St. Andrews was founded in 1413, and is one of the oldest universities in the world. It is the third oldest in the UK, following Oxford and Cambridge.
