 | Stirling Stirling is Scotland's youngest city gaining the status in the summer of 2002. This is Scotland's heritage capital, where the Wars of Independence were fought and won; where, for three centuries, monarchs ruled in regal splendour and where merchants and craftsmen plied their trade below the castle rock. Nowadays you can literally touch and feel the sense of history and nationhood which is Stirling's trademark, as you meander through the Old Town, enter the spectacular cliff-top castle or sample the town's unique 'living history' events programme. |
 | Glasgow Glasgow is one of Europe's most exciting and beautiful destinations, which combines the energy and sophistication of a great international city with some of Europe's most spectacular scenery. Glasgow is an architectural dream: Victorian red & honey sandstone, Italianate steeples and medieval spires sit harmoniously with neo-gothic towers, the sensuous Art Nuveau of Charles Renne Mackintosh and the titanium, glass and steel of the contemporary city. Just beyond the city of Glasgow lies some of England's most beautiful scenery. The local area is rich in history and heritage and each of its delightful country towns and villages has its own fascinating tale to tell. |
 | Edinburgh Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, is famous for its history, architecture, festivals, friendly people, and city walking. The city is divided between the Old Town and the New Town. The Old Town is where you will find the vast amount of ancient buildings whilst the New Town is more a celebration of business, order and classical Georgian architecture. This is the terrain of the shops, offices and banks as well as many bars and cafes. The dock area of Keith to the north of the city centre is also an upcoming area that has seen much development in recent years. A great way to get a good feel for the city is to take one of the Open Top Bus City Tours. The majority of these tours leave from Waverly Station and allow you to hop on an off as you wish at each stop. Edinburgh Castle - has stood guard high over the city since 1085. One of the city's most distinctive and most visited landmarks, Edinburgh castle is perched high up in the city centre on the craggy remains of an extinct volcano. Holyrood Palace - Founded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is The Queen's official residence is Scotland. Situated at the end of the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyroodhouse is closely associated with Scotland's turbulent past, including Mary, Queen of Scots, who lived here between 1561 and 1567. Royal Mile - The walk takes you in a straight line from Edinburgh Castle all the was down the hill to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, passing the major sights of St. Giles Kirk and Parliament House, and on to Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park. The main street, is crowded with 'lands' (or tenements) many storeys high, and punctuated by tiny cobbled 'closes' or alleys off to each side. |
 | Loch Lomond Loch Lomond is the largest fresh water Loch in the UK. The Loch is 24 miles long and five miles wide and at its deepest point is some 600 feet deep. On the Loch there are approximately 38 Islands, some of them inhabited and there is even a Hotel on one, Inchmurrin. Loch Lomond must be the worlds most famous Loch and has been much written about, both in song and verse. The area is renowned for its beauty and tranquility and offers picture postcard views around every corner. |