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Aberdeen - Aberdeen Art Gallery - Neoclassical building that houses 19th century to contemporary art, including work by Damien Hirst, Francis Bacon and Renoir. There is also a fine collection of Aberdeen silver.
Tolbooth - A 17th century gaol building that now houses a museum focusing on the history of crime and punishment in the city. Visit the Stratosphere museum; Codona, Scotland’s largest amusement park; and the Loanhead of Daviot Stone Circle. Also nearby are Balmoral Castle, Archaeolink Prehistoric Park and the Glenfiddich Distillery.
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Inverness - In addition to providing a dramatic and scenic area, the Scottish Highlands provides a variety of activities and interests to satisfy all age groups.
For a stunning scenic and historical drive, the 5th century site of Urquhart Castle is romantically set on the banks of Loch Ness. It can also reached by cruising on Loch Ness.
Cawdor Castle is a ‘must visit’, while a journey to the Isle of Skye with its glorious Cuillin Mountains can be made via Loch Ness and, surely the most photographed castle of them all, Eilean Donan on the sound of Sleat.
Return by the wood girt sides of Loch Carron or, more adventurously by the dramatic coastline of Applecross and the tranquil serenity of Loch Torridon.
Ullapool is an archetypal West Highland community, whilst Dunrobin Castle – seat of the Duke of Sutherland – can be enriched by a distillery visit and, perhaps a dram at either Glen Ord or Glenmorangie. The famed Whisky Trail follows the Spey Valley, where may be found a plethora of famous names: Pluscarden Abbey and Elgin Cathedral are charming historic sites en route.
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Perth - The city of Perth, Scotland is the county town of Perthshire and also known as St John's town or even as the fair city.
Perth's city centre is compact with 2 large and open public parks - the North and South Inches on each flank and the mighty River Tay alongside.
Much of the Perth's High Street is a traffic free precinct with a wide variety of shops large and small. Many of the streets around the centre are comprised of elegant Georgian terraced houses.
Perth has probably always been a centre for farming and less dependent on the traditional Scottish industries of fishing, textiles and engineering. Not only did this give rise to it's relatively small size but also to it's air of prosperity.
The city is a bustling market town with much to offer the tourist including shops, galleries and theatre in the town centre and scenery, castles, history, walks and attractions in the country around. Near by is historic Scone Palace and Perth Racecourse.
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Dundee - Dundee, attracting visitors by the hundreds of thousands because of its diverse and captivating heritage sights, is Scotland's 4th largest city. Vivacious, affordable and welcoming, the city sits pride of place on a stunning location at the mouth of the beautiful River Tay on Scotland's east coast.
Renowned for the cake named after it and its 3 Victorian era success stories: jam, jute and journalism, this fine city offers fascinating history as well as a modern day experience of sights, sounds, family fun, and clean air.
For those seeking the music, arts, history and cultural scene, the city offers an array of theatre, museums, cinema and gallery attractions. And, of course, being a university city of ever increasing popularity, there is certainly no shortage of vibrant nightlife for generations young and old.
For those seeking retail therapy, there is an abundance of specialist boutiques adorning the quaint old city streets, combined with a choice of designer shopping centres for those who prefer everything under one roof.
And for those simply looking to relax by exploring the landscape, then this city offers some of the finest gardens, parks and floral displays. Surrounded by spectacular countryside, here you will find an excellent base for walking, cycling, climbing and even pony trekking. The Angus Glens, only a short drive away, provide scenery to take your breath away.
Dundee also has a number of sporting interests within easy reach, from the championship golf courses at St Andrews and Carnoustie, to fishing and sailing on the Tay.
Hotels Dundee

Ayr - Ayr is a seaside twon with fantastic shopping areas. The hotel overlooks the Firth of Clyde to Arran. Nearby attractions include Culzean Castle, Isle of Arran and a fantastic family farm park. There are numerous fantastic golf courses nearby including Turnberry, Prestwick Old Course and Royal Troon. Ayr Racecourse, the venue for the Ayr Gold Cup and the Scottish Grand National.
Ayrshire has three fantastic salmon rivers: the Stinchar, the Doon and of course Ayr. There are adequate trout fishing facilities on both river and loch. Fly fisheries are easily reached. These are normally stocked with Steelheads, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout.
History and heritage loom large with a list including the very splendid Culzean Castle, nearby Dundonald Castle and other country parks and castles at Kelburn and Dean.
For the Burns enthusiast or even just the casual visitor, a trip to the Burns National Heritage Park is a must. You can enjoy the audio-visual interpretation of Tam O'Shanter Experience before strolling along the road to visit Burns Cottage.
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