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The home of St. Andrews golf course, scotch whiskey, moody & mysterious landscapes, and the Loch Ness Monster, Scotland is a study in contrasts between wild & wooly and traditionally royal.

Nowhere is this more evident than in its capital, Edinburgh, where lively pubs, swinging night life and cutting edge art festivals vie for attention with its Royal Mile, famous medieval castles and traditional Military Tattoo.

For art and architecture lovers, Glasgow wins in popularity for its singularly beautiful Gothic cathedral, plus Victorian and art nouveau building design at every turn - not to mention the prestigious Burrell Collection of art and the historic turn-of-the-century Tenement House.

Farther afield, the Scottish Highlands offer breathtaking beauty. For sport and nature lovers the Aviemore area beckons with scenic walks and mountain ski resorts, while the Inner Hebrides just off the western coast features mysterious ancient ruins and awesome landscapes.

More about Scotland travel around the Web:

Scottish Tourist Board - The official site with interactive maps, online hotel booking, sample itineraries including golfing vacations, outdoor adventure, walking tours, Scottish history, practical travel tips, weather information.

Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board - Online guide to Inverness, Loch Ness, Skye, and the Northern Highlands with facts & information on major attractions, Scottish history & cultural highlights, hotels & restaurants.

Edinburgh - The Official Site - The capital city with information on hotels, hostels and other accommodation, restaurant guides, major attractions, event calendar, annual fairs & festivals, interesting travel facts, weather info.

Glasgow Guide - There's something for everyone in this engaging guide to city pubs, restaurants, major architectural attractions & museums, pedestrian shopping areas, maps & practical travel tips, event calendar.

Aberdeen Internet Guide - Major attractions in Aberdeen and the Northeast including castles & historic sites, parks & gardens, family fun, plus hotel, shopping & restaurant guides, travel tips.

Scotland Summer Vacation Calendar:

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2009 Scotland Homecoming

also see ->Christmas in the UK