Fairytale castles, breathtaking scenery and postcard perfect towns make Scotland a truly magical wee place. Where else in the world can you find gorgeous highland cows roaming around a castle ruin? So therefore we want to share with you the most magical places to visit in Scotland.
1. Kilchurn Castle
A ruined fortress from the 15th century which sits proudly at Loch Awe and is often surrounded by fluffy highland cows.
2. Glen Etive
An incredible glen home to the spectacular Buachaille Etive Mòr munro and majestic deer.
3. Dunnottar Castle
A breathtaking ruined fortress located on a dramatic cliff top with serene views.
4. The AirShip 002
An extremely cool Airbnb located in the beautiful Scottish Highlands in the very remote area of Drimnin.
5. The Kelpies
Majestic horse heads structures created by sculptor Andy Scott as a tribute to Scottish folklore.
6. the storr
An otherworldly rocky hill which you can hike to on the Isle of Skye.
7. Glenfinnan viaduct
Filming location of the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films.
8. glen coe
An incredibly scenic glen in the Scottish Highlands.
9. Rowallan Old Castle
An enchanting 12th century castle located in Ayrshire which you can hire on Airbnb to stay in.
10. Mealt Falls VIEWPOINT
A beautiful viewpoint on the Isle of Skye of the dramatic waterfall and rocky coastline.
13. craigievar castle
A storybook castle in the rolling hills of Aberdeenshire, said to be the inspiration of Walt Disney’s castle in Cinderella.
11. fairy glen
The surreal and enchanting land of fairies on the Isle of Skye. Home to small cone-shaped grassy hills spotted with ponds, rocks and sheep.
14. edinburgh old town
An area of Scotland’s capital charmed for it’s eerie closes, medieval buildings, cobbled streets and lots of Harry Potter vibes.
12. portree harbour
Colourful and picturesque harbour located at the Isle of Skye’s largest town, Portree.
15. glasgow university
A stunning campus in the heart of Glasgow’s West End which is said to be the inspiration for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.
16. victoria street
A charming street in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town which is lined with bright colourful shop fronts and quirky eateries.
17. loch eriboll
Scenic and dramatic sea loch on the north coast of Scotland.
18. Bealach na Bà
The road to Applecross is a winding 5 mile road which reaches a height of 2,053 feet with beautiful views over to the Isle of Raasay.
19. Braemar
A beautiful village in the Cairngorms National Park home to the charming and very much Accidentally Wes Anderson, Great North of Scotland Railway building.
20. drummond castle gardens
Beautifully symmetric gardens in Perthshire which look incredible in Spring.
21. dunrobin castle
An iconic castle of Scotland’s North coast 500 route which resembles a French château with it’s many turrets.
We hope you enjoyed reading our recommendations on the most magical places to visit in Scotland. Check out more Scotland inspiration and advice here.
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