These are 15 of the 'greatest places in the world' - and 2 are in Scotland

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Time released their top 100 places in the world recently, and Scotland has two entries.

From national parks to libraries and an Instagram-worthy digital museum, these are 15 of the 'greatest places in the world', part of Time magazine's 100 greatest place 2019. Scotland featured twice, one destination in the places to visit category and the other in the food and drink section.

This futuristic world's immersive experiences had put it on the list.placeholder image
This futuristic world's immersive experiences had put it on the list.
This architectural wonder is the library's central hub and is flooded with natural light.placeholder image
This architectural wonder is the library's central hub and is flooded with natural light.
Listed under the food and drink category, the Macallan's modern distillery and visitor centre is one of two places in Scotland on the list.placeholder image
Listed under the food and drink category, the Macallan's modern distillery and visitor centre is one of two places in Scotland on the list.
The other Scottish entry is the eye-catching V&A museum, which opened late 2018.placeholder image
The other Scottish entry is the eye-catching V&A museum, which opened late 2018.
Chillida Leku is a 27-acre outdoor museum filled with late abstract sculptor Eduardo Chillidas work.placeholder image
Chillida Leku is a 27-acre outdoor museum filled with late abstract sculptor Eduardo Chillidas work.
Opened in October 2018, this former Japanese military base is now home to the largest performing-arts center in the world under a single roof.placeholder image
Opened in October 2018, this former Japanese military base is now home to the largest performing-arts center in the world under a single roof.
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