Scotland is the second-largest country in the United Kingdom by land area, yet it is home to only 5.5 million people. The largest portion of the land mass consists of its highlands, a ...

A medieval capital full of narrow, cobbled streets and jaw-dropping castle views. The soaring peaks and mist-shrouded glens of the Highlands. Coastal villages with white-sand beaches and world-class ...

The best train rides in Scotland will have you witnessing the drama of the Scottish Highlands, exploring charming castles, and chasing some of the world's best whisky. You’ll be treated to sweeping ...

Scotland has more than two dozen official long-distance trails through moors, peat bogs and forests. We chose one of the most popular, the West Highland Way. As first-time walkers in Scotland, my ...

EDINBURGH — Any visit to the Scottish capital must include iconic Edinburgh Castle, high above the rest of town. But if the view from the castle isn’t impressive enough, really get above it all with ...

In the Highlands and Islands, trace the steps of historic funeral processions through epic landscapes on some of Scotland’s most intriguing hikes. Coffin roads were used throughout the Scottish ...

I visited the Isle of Barra, a gorgeous Scottish island that's known for its scenery. I learned about the language, Gaelic, and I also discovered that the beaches have quicksand. It was beautiful, but ...