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Summary: All the information and advice you will need if you are travelling to Scotland including what to do, where to go, accommodation, hotels etc....
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Overview: Scotland
Scotland is the most northerly part of the United Kingdom. The border with England runs roughly across the Cheviot Hills, from the Solway Firth in the West to Berwick upon Tweed in the East. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the West, and the North Sea to the East, Scotland occupies about a third of the British Isles, and consists of a mainland and approx 780 islands.
The coastline of Scotland is very irregular, with narrow and wide inlets, and the terrain varied, with mountains, lakes and plains. Scotland can be split into four distinct areas, the southern uplands, central lowlands, northeast lowlands and the highlands. The highlands in the north and east are the loneliest, wildest and some might say the most beautiful parts of Scotland.
The islands of Scotland lie off the northern and western coasts; the Hebrides to the west are divided into two main groups – the Inner Hebrides which includes Skye and Mull, and the Outer Hebrides which include Lewis and Harris. To the north are the islands of Orkney, then further north again, the Shetlands, a popular destination with birdwatchers.
Scotland, although small, has many attractions for the visitor, and some of the most varied adventure opportunities anywhere in the UK. If water based activities are your thing, you will be amazed at the variety on offer! From kayaking, white water rafting, surfing, body boarding, diving and sailing to the more unusual river bugging and adventure tubing, there is plenty of scope to get wet!
Land based activities are also well catered for – hill walking, climbing and of course mountain biking, being some of the more well known. Mountain boarding is growing in popularity, and there are a number of mountain boarding centres where you can learn this exciting sport. The All Terrain Boarding Association (ATBA) has hosted the championships at some of the centres.
The West Highland Way, is a distance of some 95 miles, stretching from Loch Lomond to the foot of Ben Nevis, is one of Scotland's most popular long-distance walks, and passes through some of the most spectacular scenery. For the really dedicated long distance walkers, John O’Groats on the most northerly tip of the UK is the start point of an 874 mile hike to Land’s End in Cornwall!
Golf courses are plentiful; the famous course of St Andrews, the birthplace of the game attracts golfers from across the world.
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city needs little introduction. With one of the most beautiful and recognisable cityscapes in the world, Edinburgh castle dominates the city skyline. There is plenty to see and do - museums and galleries and even its own zoo! A perfect way to see the sites without wearing yourself out is to take a tour on an open-top bus, hopping on and off to enjoy each new sight.
Scotland is a land of many faces, rich in historical castles, abbeys and museums, beautiful deserted beaches, mountains, lakes and modern cities, and a perfect place to visit.
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