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Edinburgh
is the capital city, and is widely regarded as one of the
most beautiful cities in Europe. The Old and New Towns of
the city constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Edinburgh
is the largest tourist destination in Scotland, and the second
largest in the United Kingdom after London. The cities' major
tourist attractions include Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of
Holyroodhouse, Dynamic Earth and the Royal Mile. It has several
universities including the well established the University
of Edinburgh founded in 1583.
Glasgow
is the largest city in the country, and the second largest
tourist destination in Scotland after Edinburgh. It's attractions
include the Burrell Collection, Glasgow Cathedral, the Glasgow
Science Centre and the Kelvingrove Museum. In addition to
this many tourists come to Glasgow for its renowned Victorian
and Gothic Architecture as well as its shopping. The city
has several well-established universities.
Stirling
is a historic town in Central Scotland, some 30 miles to
the north-west of Edinburgh and is generally known as the
"Gateway to the Highlands", due to its geographical
position between upland and lowland Scotland. Amongst its
attractions are castle and the National Wallace Monument,
as well as a newly established university.
Aberdeen
has a well established university.
St. Andrews
is a small, but busy town in North-East Fife. The town's
economy is centred around the Golf industry, with St Andrews
being regarded as the home of the modern game. The well established
University of St Andrews (the oldest in Scotland has colleges
located throughout the town.
Dundee
The city is surrounded by the Sidlaw Hills to the north,
which are popular with hillwalkers. Due to its location, Dundee
is in close proximity to some of the Scotland's most spectacular
scenery including Perth (20 miles) and the southern Highlands
towards the west, St Andrews (14 miles) and north-east Fife
heading south and Angus lying north and east of the city,
including the beautiful Angus Glens. Two of the world's most
popular links golf courses, St Andrews and Carnoustie, are
located close to the city. Glamis Castle is located 12 miles
north of Dundee.
Perth
The Royal Burgh of Perth (Peairt in Scottish Gaelic) is a
large burgh in central Scotland. Sitting on the banks of the
River Tay
Inverness
This city is the administrative centre for the Highlands.
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