#Places to See and Things To Do in Scotland

Don’t be fooled by its size: for a small country, Scotland punches well above its weight. Shrouded in history and folklore, blessed with breathtaking landscape and populated by charming people with an accent that’s almost as indecipherable as it is utterly charming, you may well find that you’re shorter on time than you’d hoped, but you definitely won’t be short of ideas about things to see and do in Scotland.

1. Visit Loch Ness

Stretching for 23 miles between Inverness and Fort Augustus, these deep cold waters are home to an elusive giant, affectionately known as Nessie. Or so the legend goes. Despite its waters having been repeatedly searched for evidence of Nessie’s existence, there’s nothing much to support that she is actually real, but don’t let that put you off, as there’s plenty of other wildlife to be spotted. You can drive the Loch’s 70 mile perimeter, road trip style – it’s recommended that you travel anti-clockwise for the best views – or head up to Urquhart Castle for sweeping views out over the water, plus an impressive chunk of history.

2. See the Kelpies

These amazing horse head sculptures stand at 30 meters high and are an incredible spectacle, whether by day or night. They weigh more than 300 tonnes each and were created by artist Andy Scott, representing the legendary strength of the working horses that have played such a huge part in Scottish industry and economy; tours will take you inside the heads for a unique look at their engineering. Located in The Helix, a huge parkland situated between Falkirk and Grangemouth, there are also plenty of activities to engage in here, ranging from watersports, to hiking or cycling the vast network of trails.