beautiful!!!!!

This pub's beginnings date back to the 1500s and it's thought to be one of the country's most haunted pubs. The poet Robert Burns was thought to have come here on his last visit to the city.

Poor little guy! Probably doesn't know about August 12th, otherwise referred to as "Glorious Twelfth." It's the day that marks the beginning of the shooting season. While some people feel it's anything but glorious, this centuries-old sport is unlikely to die out anytime soon.

Channel your inner Rob Roy and pick up a kilt in your family tartan at Lochcarron. In addition to manufacturing dozens of different tartan products they also have factory tours. Always wanted something from here!

Really want to go there! :)

Really want to go there.

This was actually caused by lava, which for some reason I don't readily associate with Scotland but there you are.

Believe it or not there is actually still live ammunition around here so be really, really careful when you dive!

Fancy a game of skittles while you drink? Well, the Sheep Heid has its very own alley. They've recently refurbished it and it's now super cosy and warm. They've been in business since the 1500s--that's a lot of pints.

This is actually more inn than bar but if you're hankerin' for a whiskey, this will work. The outside is actually more charming than the interior but it would be hard to measure up.

There are no words for how beautiful this is.

Not sure why this says Isle of Skye, United States, but it is definitely the Isle of Skye, Kilt Rock.

Release your inner viking by participating in the Up-Helly-Aa festival held each year. In a nutshell, townsmen dress up like vikings, light a few torches, and do a few dance routines for the masses who come to watch.

If you saw a picture of this place in the 20s and one of it today, I promise you you would almost not see the difference. Absolutely amazing how in tact it is. Interestingly, they didn't allow women into the bar until the late 20th century.

If there's a more beautiful spot on the planet I can't imagine what it is.

Like most people, you probably need to replace your bagpipes from time to time. There's no better place to do it than McCallum's. It's both a factory and essentially a bagpipe warehouse so if they don't have it here, they probably don't have it. They also sell some incredibly cool Highlandwear.

Of all the castles in Scotland this is one of the ones I most want to see. Princess Margaret was born here and it was the childhood home of the Queen Mother. It's supposedly super haunted. One ghost is said to be a woman with no tongue, another a famous earl who is said to be gambling in perpetuity.Of all the castles in Scotland this is one of the ones I most want to see. Princess Margaret was born here and it was the childhood home of the Queen Mother. It's supposedly super haunted. One ghost is said to be a woman with no tongue, another a famous earl who is said to be gambling in perpetuity. Lots of events go on here so check it out!… see moresee less

This is an amazing castle that's been in just about every film you can think of involving a castle from Elizabeth: The Golden Age to Made to Order.

This was home to the famous Maclean family starting in the 1300s. Must have been murder going out for groceries being up on a remote hill like that!

You've got to love men in kilts! This is the famous Edinburgh Tattoo which is essentially a giant bagpipe festival.

The U.K. is home to 40% of the world's grey seal population so these little guys are all over Scottish coasts like Shetland.

I'm not a big bird fan, but I'd really like to see these guys. They're called Kittiwakes and they have the most gorgeous grey and white feathers. They live all along the northwest coast of Scotland.

I'm not a big bird fan, but I'd really like to see these guys. They're called Kittiwakes and they have the most gorgeous grey and white feathers. They live all along the northwest coast of Scotland.

This is a public art work called "Vestige" by a Scottish artist named David Mulholland and it's meant to be, essentially, a representation of the people who used to occupy this land. He has lots of show around Scotland so try to check him out.

You can't leave Scotland without seeing some sheep get their winter coats sheared off (this little guy looks so relieved to be getting his summer cut!). This year's competition at Palacerigg Country Park pitted a sheep shearer against a human hairdresser. Wonder who came out looking better: the You can't leave Scotland without seeing some sheep get their winter coats sheared off (this little guy looks so relieved to be getting his summer cut!). This year's competition at Palacerigg Country Park pitted a sheep shearer against a human hairdresser. Wonder who came out looking better: the sheep or the person!… see moresee less

It's a mathematical impossibility for Macbeth to have inhabited this castle, but still it's a fun thought. I'd love to see this as I just finished a book by a woman who's father was the Thane of Cawdor and she grew up here. Great book!

The tearoom opened around the turn of the 20th century and was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh whose work became pretty iconic.

This is Scotland's highest peak. Temperatures can be in the sub-zeroes even in summer.

Great old pub! If you look closely you can see a sign on the wall to the right that says "Gents". It's under a horrible 60s building unfortunately, although I believe the history of the bar goes back much longer.

There are hundreds of places to celebrate Burns Night in Scotland so if you're around on January 25th, make sure you find a place. It basically revolves around a poem that Robert Burns wrote about that famously questionable dish, haggis. Participants get together to recite it (as well as a lot of There are hundreds of places to celebrate Burns Night in Scotland so if you're around on January 25th, make sure you find a place. It basically revolves around a poem that Robert Burns wrote about that famously questionable dish, haggis. Participants get together to recite it (as well as a lot of other poems), and plunge a knife into the haggis at a certain point. I'll go for the poems, but I'm not trying haggis. Ever. I'm sorry but it looks like dog food.… see moresee less

As gorgeous as this is it doesn't come close to doing the gardens justice. Some of the most beautiful landscaping I've ever seen in my life is here. A definite must-see.

Mary Queen of Scots used to throw back a few here but even if you don't, peek in to see the interior. It's as charming as the outside!

If you're looking to do a little royal spotting while you're in town, this might be a good place to start. The Windsors have been known to grab a bite in the restaurant from time to time.

Such interesting exhibits here. There's one about Edvard Munch that I'd love to see.