Scotland Attraction, Castles & palaces, Central + Military pictures

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The capital of Scotland combines ancient architecture and fascinating history with a vibrant cultural scene and world-famous festivals.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Trace the rich and colorful history of this ruined 13th-century fortress, the site of heroic battles, royal residences and political imprisonments.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

This beautiful neo-classical building houses temporary exhibitions of modern art from across the city and around the globe.

Get a close-up look at more than 30 water-based species at this wonderful aquarium and rehabilitation facility.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

Get a close-up look at more than 30 water-based species at this wonderful aquarium and rehabilitation facility.

Take a trip to the campus of Glasgow University and explore the 8,000-strong collection of art and artefacts at the Hunterian Museum.

Get a close-up look at more than 30 water-based species at this wonderful aquarium and rehabilitation facility.

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

This beautiful neo-classical building houses temporary exhibitions of modern art from across the city and around the globe.

Get a close-up look at more than 30 water-based species at this wonderful aquarium and rehabilitation facility.

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

See an incredible collection ranging from antique armour to a real spitfire displayed within the elaborate walls of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.

One of Scotland’s most stunning castles, this icon has been featured in movies ranging from Highlander to The World is Not Enough.