Scotland’s most important cities

Edinburgh
History, legend, imposing landscapes, magnificent local products, impressive castles and a wide artistic and cultural panorama. These are just some of the things that Scotland offers us, a country that everyone who visits falls in love with. In fact, most of the tourists who have been lucky enough to travel to this beautiful place have repeated the experience or, at least, hope to do so sometime in their lives.

As we have just mentioned, the attractions of Scotland are many. However, today we want to focus on one of them: its beautiful cities . So, next we are going to talk to you about some of the most important in the whole country. Would you like to join us? I assure you will not regret!

Edinburgh

Edinburgh1
How could it be otherwise, we are going to start by talking about Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, which is located on the south coast of the Firth of Forth. As you can imagine, it is a city full of tourist attractions, highlighting some historical buildings , such as Edinburgh Castle or the Palace of Holyroodhouse. In addition, you will love its narrow alleys and its beautiful gardens. But beyond its buildings, the Scottish capital stands out for its nightlife and its cultural offer. In fact, many of its museums are free.

Glasgow

Glasgow
If we talk about important Scottish cities we cannot forget Glasgow, a most energetic city full of galleries, museums and theaters. Of course, its architecture also stands out. Also, with the highest student average in Britain, the nightlife is truly remarkable. Among the city’s attractions, we highlight the People’s Palace: (People’s Palace), the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, The Tenement House, the Glasgow Cathedral, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the 18th century mansion Pollok House or the Provand’s Lordship.

Inverness

Iverness
Another of the most important cities in Scotland is Inverness, which has about 40,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Highlands (Scottish Highlands), a mountainous region in the north of the country where the River Ness flows. As you can see from the image, it is a quiet and cozy place that you can explore on foot. In addition, we recommend a view of the surrounding countryside, where you will discover iconic lakes and ancient battlefields.

Dundee

Dundee
Considered the fourth largest city in Scotland, Dundee has 171,000 inhabitants and is a university and high-tech center. Among its many attractions , there is the Botanical Garden of the University of Dundee, its 59 public parks, the coastal route of the Riverside Natural Park or the Dundee Law, an extinct volcano from which you get beautiful views of the city and the River Tay.

Aberdeen

Aberdeen In the city of Aberdeen you will discover a lot of tourist attractions related to the culture and history of the region. But that is not all! Here you can also enjoy beautiful gardens and parks, and a beautiful beach located very close to the city center. Of course, we cannot forget its museums, bars, restaurants, art galleries and numerous shops.

Perth

Perth
Finally, we are going to talk about Perth, the de facto capital of Scotland during the Middle Ages. It is located on the banks of the River Tay, practically in the center of the country, and has a lot of attractions of interest: Perth Museum, Art Gallery, Fergusson Gallery, Scone Palace; parks and public gardens, a large shopping area, restaurants, beanbags, cafes …

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