From the Highlands to the Borders, whether it be ruins like Dunnottar Castle or modern creations like the Kelpies, it’s clear that tourists and locals alike are constantly stunned by Scotland’s architecture.
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We asked Scotsman readers for what they think are the most beautiful buildings in the country.
Here are their top 13.
5. Marischal College
Meanwhile some readers named Marischal College in Aberdeen as the most beautiful building in the country. Construction began in 1837 and the building now primarily serves as the headquarters for Aberdeen City Council Marischal College is said to be the second biggest granite building in the world. It is a blend of two styles: A. Marshall Mackenzie’s ‘perpendicular gothic’ and Archibald Simpson’s earlier more austere architecture. | PA
6. St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral, or the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is one of the three cathedrals in Edinburgh. The current building was begun in the 14th century and extended until the early 16th century; significant alterations were undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the addition of the Thistle Chapel. King Charles III attended a service to mark his coronation in 2023 where he was presented with the Scottish crown jewels. | AFP via Getty Images
7. V&A Dundee
The V&A (Victoria and Albert) Dundee museum, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, opened on September 15, 2018. Some readers have said they believe it is the most beautiful building in the country. The V&A Dundee is the first design museum in Scotland and the first Victoria and Albert museum outside London. | AFP via Getty Images
8. The National Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument stands 220 feet high and was completed in 1869 following eight years of construction on February 3, 2014 in Stirling. It is a tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig. It commemorates Sir William Wallace and is open to the public for an admission fee. | Getty Images