Whether you plan on Island Hopping in the Inner and Outer Hebrides, looking out for the Northern Lights, travelling the North Coast 500 trail, or having a campervan adventure – Scotland has so much to offer for a holiday.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
5. Loch Lomond
Found less than an hour's drive north of Glasgow, Loch Lomond & the Trossach National Park is the perfect place for lovers of the great outdoors. Here you can hike among the natural beauty, enjoy thrilling watersports, try a spot of pony trekking, boat trips, or camp along the loch's shore. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
6. See the Northern Lights
The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is a wonder which can be seen in certain places across Scotland. You're more likely to see the "Mirrie Dancers" the further north you go, so best bets are places like Shetland and Orkney, Aberdeenshire, the Outer Hebrides, Cairngorms, and Inverness. Photo: Getty Images
7. St Andrews and the Fife Coastal Path
The Fife Coastal Path is a beautiful walking route where you can pass through the picturesque fishing towns of East Neuk, taking in the beautiful and varied landscapes and trying some of the best fish and chips in Scotland. Then at St Andrews you can run along the Chariots of Fire beach, enjoy a spot of golf, or visit the castle and cathedral. Photo: Getty Images
8. Glen Coe
Glen Coe is a truly iconic Scottish location. Found in the Highlands, the world famous valley is a place of outstanding natural beauty, with waterfalls, mountains, and nearby Loch Leven. You can ski or snowboard at the resort here, bag a few munros, absorb the otherworldly scenery and wildlife, and visit Fort William and perhaps Ben Nevis, 20 minutes' drive away. Photo: Getty Images