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1. Loch Ness

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Just north of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands is Loch Ness. The murky Loch is long and narrow and does not stand out from the many other lakes in the region other than the fact that it is synonymous the world over with one of the most well known mysteries of the modern world: The Loch Ness Monster. The Loch Ness Monster First sighted by St Colum... more »

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2. Scottish Highlands

   Although geographically, cultural and ethnically different to the rest of Scotland, it is the Scottish Highlands that is the source of the tartans, clans, bagpipes, heather and whiskey that have become the symbols of the whole country. The lush, green rolling hills are beautiful n a warm summers day but bitterly cold during the winters. Almost unarguably the most famous site in the ... more »

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3. Edinburgh Castle and the Stone of Destiny

   Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle has evolved into its current state through various renovations and additions carried out between the 12th to the 20th century. It has been used as a fortress, royal palace, military garrison and even as a prison. The Castle is home to the tiny St Margaret’s Chapel, Edinburgh’s oldest building... more »

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4. Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh

   The Palace of Holyroodhouse has been a residence of the Kings and Queens of Scotland since the 15th century. The Palace stands in at the bottom of the Royal Mile and the ancient Abbey of the Palace has been the site of many royal coronations. The Palace is arguably one of the most important not only in Scotland, but Europe and has been home to many famous in influential m... more »

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5. The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

   The Royal Mile in Edinburgh is a stretch of four ancient streets between Castlehill to Canongate which formed the main thoroughfare of medieval Edinburgh. The Royal Mile is home to the new Scottish Parliament House, St Giles Cathedral and the Palace of Holyroodhouse (the Queen’s official Scottish Residence) among others.

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6. Parlament House, Edinburgh

   The Scottish Parliament Building is now the home of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood and was designed by Catalan architect Enric Miralles. Only since 2004 have the Scots had their own government and the design (not to mention the cost) of the building is a controversial topic with the Scots who either love or hate the new seat of their Parliament. The Scottish Parliament Building sits along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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7. Art and Culture - Edinburgh

   Edinburgh is considered one of the cultural capitals of Europe. National Gallery of Scotland Known for its 15th to 19th century British and European paintings. Highlights include portraits by Allan Ramsay and Henty Raeburn Charlotte Square In the heart of New Town, Charlotte Square is a superb example of Georgian architecture, its north side, built in the 1790s ... more »

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