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Scotland

These Scottish guides move from a major cultural city to a Highland base and then an island in miniature. Glasgow suits architecture, museums, music and food; Inverness opens routes into Highland landscapes; Arran rewards a slower outdoor journey.

The historic University of Glasgow buildings above the West End. 01

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Glasgow

Bold architecture, generous museums and live music beside the Clyde.

  • Architecture and social history
  • Museums and visual art
  • Live music and friendly nightlife
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A quiet path following the River Ness through Inverness. 02

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Inverness

A walkable Highland capital with river paths and wild country close by.

  • Highland history and culture
  • River walks and gentle nature
  • Day trips around Loch Ness
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A wide mountain panorama from a high trail on the Isle of Arran. 03

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Isle of Arran

Mountain paths, quiet shores and island produce in a compact Hebridean landscape.

  • Hiking and varied landscapes
  • Slow coastal exploration
  • Island food and whisky
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