Scotland Regions
Scotland’s Regions
North Scotland
Mainly mountains, Highlands, dramatic landscapes, smaller towns.
Main places:
- Inverness
- Fort William
- Thurso
- Wick
Known for:
- Highlands
- Loch Ness
- Whisky distilleries
- Castles and mountains
South Scotland
Closer to England, greener hills, quieter countryside.
Main places:
- Dumfries
- Galashiels
- Hawick
Known for:
- Rolling hills
- Historic abbeys
- Border country
- Farming and textiles
East Scotland
Historic cities, universities, coastline, fishing towns.
Main places:
- Edinburgh
- Aberdeen
- Dundee
- Perth
- St Andrews
Known for:
- Castles
- Universities
- North Sea coast
- Golf
West Scotland
Rainier, rugged coastlines, islands, strong Gaelic influence.
Main places:
- Glasgow
- Oban
- Ayr
Known for:
- Loch Lomond
- Music scene
- Seafood
- Ferry ports to islands
Scottish Islands
Separated into several island groups.
Hebrides (West)
- Stornoway
- Isle of Skye
- Isle of Mull
Orkney (North)
- Kirkwall
Shetland (Far North)
- Lerwick
Known for:
- Viking history
- Cliffs and wildlife
- Remote living
- Incredible scenery