20 breathtaking views you can only find in Scotland

The haunting Castle Stalker.placeholder image
The haunting Castle Stalker.

With towering snow-capped Munros, serene sprawling lochs and ancient castles, Scotland has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to scenery.

From the glorious valleys of the Borders to the sandy white beaches of the Outer Hebrides, here are 20 breathtaking views you can only find in Scotland. (Main picture: The haunting Castle Stalker - Markus Trienke

The treacherous Carn Mor Dearg Arete - a narrow ridge which curves up to Ben Nevis zenith offers an unrivalled view of this stunning mountain.placeholder image
The treacherous Carn Mor Dearg Arete - a narrow ridge which curves up to Ben Nevis zenith offers an unrivalled view of this stunning mountain.
The battlements of Stirling Castle offers a striking view of the Wallace Monument and the backdrop of the Ochil Hills.placeholder image
The battlements of Stirling Castle offers a striking view of the Wallace Monument and the backdrop of the Ochil Hills.
Perched on the northeast coast, Dunottar Castle is a ruined clifftop medieval fort with unrivalled views of the North Sea.placeholder image
Perched on the northeast coast, Dunottar Castle is a ruined clifftop medieval fort with unrivalled views of the North Sea.
Golden in autumn and a luscious green in summer, the tranquil Queens View is a gorgeous and understated view.placeholder image
Golden in autumn and a luscious green in summer, the tranquil Queens View is a gorgeous and understated view.
Long abandoned, this stunning lighthouse situated in the very northern reaches of Skye is a glorious sight.placeholder image
Long abandoned, this stunning lighthouse situated in the very northern reaches of Skye is a glorious sight.
This landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, backdropped by Staffin Bay, is simply breathtaking.placeholder image
This landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, backdropped by Staffin Bay, is simply breathtaking.
Winding its way majestically through the Glen Shiel region, the viaduct has become famous due to its starring role in the Harry Potter films.placeholder image
Winding its way majestically through the Glen Shiel region, the viaduct has become famous due to its starring role in the Harry Potter films.
This pyramid of rock is perhaps Scotlands most iconic mountain - and thats saying something. The Great Herdsman is best viewed from the trickling River Coupall.placeholder image
This pyramid of rock is perhaps Scotlands most iconic mountain - and thats saying something. The Great Herdsman is best viewed from the trickling River Coupall.
This aptly named viewpoint sits in the mountains between Loch Long and Loch Fyne and is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy one of Scotland's most idyllic locations.placeholder image
This aptly named viewpoint sits in the mountains between Loch Long and Loch Fyne and is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy one of Scotland's most idyllic locations.
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