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Famous Scots

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Scotland’s Creative Visionary Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928) remains one of Scotland’s most celebrated architects and designers. Born in Glasgow, Mackintosh

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Isle of Jura

Paps of Jura

The Paps of Jura are one of those sights that just stick with you. Rising up from the Isle of Jura off Scotland’s west coast, these three iconic peaks – Beinn an Oir, Beinn Shiantaidh, and Beinn a’ Chaolais – shape the island’s rugged skyline and can be spotted from miles away.

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Beautiul historic village on sunny day
Edinburgh and Lothians

Dean Village

Ever walked through a fairy tale? That’s exactly how it feels when you stumble upon Dean Village, a magical little pocket of Edinburgh that seems frozen in time. It is hands-down one of the city’s best-kept secrets.

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A pile of neatly folder jumpers
Scottish Borders

Scottish Cashmere

There’s something special about Scottish cashmere that makes it the world’s finest. Picture the softest scarf you’ve ever touched – now imagine it even softer. That’s Scottish cashmere for you!

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Sir Walter Scott Illustration generated by AI in Canva by Caroline Weir
Famous Scots

Sir Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was one of Scotland’s most influential writers, who transformed Scottish culture and the global image of Scotland through his poetry and historical novels.

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Caerlaverock Castle in Scotland
Dumfries and Galloway

Caerlaverock Castle

Caerlaverock Castle is one of Scotland’s most distinctive medieval fortresses, located about 8 miles south-east of Dumfries near the Solway Firth.

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Mountain (Munro) in the clouds
Isle of Mull

Ben More

Ben More is the highest mountain on the Isle of Mull and the only Munro (a Scottish peak over 3,000 feet) in the Inner Hebrides outside of Skye.

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Beautifully coloured houses on a stretch of water
Isle of Mull

Tobermory

Tobermory is the postcard-perfect main town on the Isle of Mull, known for its vibrant harbourfront with a line of colourful buildings that look like something out of a storybook.

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