It is talking about Scotland and a smile is drawn from ear to ear. The good memories I have do not allow me to say anything negative about a country that enchanted me by the beauty of its landscapes , since lakes and mountains follow one another as if it were the most normal thing in the world.
Although nature is what stands out the most because we are not used to seeing something like this, we must also let ourselves fall in love with its most beautiful cities, which I am going to tell you about with full knowledge below.
Edinburgh
It is the capital and the second largest city in Scotland with a total of half a million inhabitants. Its castle is undoubtedly its greatest attraction, so you cannot miss it by walking along the beautiful Royal Mile until you reach its entrance. The city is divided into two clearly differentiated areas: Old Town and New Town. The latter was born as a consequence of the overpopulation experienced in the 18th century.
Saint Andrews
The birthplace of golf is a quiet little town especially in summer, as this is when students from one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious universities are on vacation. It is a city of about 17,000 inhabitants that is also admired for the Cathedral of St. Andrews , which unfortunately is demolished (it was the largest in Scotland) as well as its castle.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen means "mouth of the Dee", although it is known as " Granite City ". More than 200,000 inhabitants live there (it is the third largest in the country) and it could be said that it is a good place to find work, since it is home to the most important seaport in the northeast of Scotland and that translates into a high rate of activity commercial.
Dundee
Its 150,000 inhabitants are very proud of its historic center, its museums and its art galleries. In addition, it also does not lack a castle as beautiful as the Broughty Castle, which is perched on the banks of the River Tay in Broughty Ferry.
Inverness
There are not a few tourists who decide to spend a night or two in Inverness to visit the mythical Loch Ness in peace. It is a city located in the north of Scotland in which about 60,000 inhabitants live, something that explains why it is ideal for a relaxed stroll. It is considered the capital of the Highlands region.
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Stirling
It does not reach 40,000 inhabitants and it has an old town that is simply spectacular. It is from medieval times and follows the same line as Stirling Castle , a beautiful fortification that is considered a National Monument for reasons that are obvious.
Perth
Almost 50,000 people live in Perth, which is also known as The Fair City . It is located in the center of Scotland and became the capital of the country during the Middle Ages, something that was partly due to its proximity to Scone, the town where Scottish kings were crowned.
Glasgow
I end this review of the most beautiful cities in Scotland talking about the most populated of all . Glasgow has about 600,000 inhabitants and an industrial past that allowed it to grow centuries ago. In fact, at the beginning of the 20th century it reached over a million inhabitants, but an urban renewal brought many people to the outskirts of the city. It is currently a benchmark in terms of commerce, business and industry, so it is not surprising that it has an airport. In addition, it is a cosmopolitan city in which there are always leisure plans whatever the time of day.
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