In recent years, tourism focused on nature has grown overwhelmingly. There are many who have become fond of enjoying this way of traveling and what better place than one of the epicenters of wild nature. This is Scotland , one of the most attractive destinations in Europe.
With the permission of its capital, Edinburgh, the Highlands region is the main attraction, whose popularity has grown thanks to its representation in such popular television series and films as Outlander or the 007 saga .
For this reason, the Highland Titles Foundation proposes five plans to enjoy Scotland to the fullest and discover all the secrets of this land full of wild nature .
1) Loch Ness
Scotland is a special destination for fantasy lovers and the proof is in the myth of Loch Ness : it is one of the largest and deepest lochs in Scotland where, according to legend, Nessie inhabits. Throughout history, there are many who claim to have seen it, but at the moment, there is no reliable evidence.
Travelers can try their luck touring this glacial lake by boat, as there is a reward of 20,000 pounds (€22,300) for whoever finds the creature in its deep waters.
Lago Ness, Escocia Tomasz Kowalski (istock)
2) Inverness, the capital of North
The capital of the Highlands , that it is crossed by the River Ness, can be explored on foot in a morning. The city, despite being small, hides many stories. Among them are the mysteries of Inverness Cathedral , consecrated to Saint Andrew since 1869 , or Leaky’s Bookstore , one of the oldest and most beautiful bookstores in Scotland.
The River Islands also stand out , some small islets in the middle of the water that act as an oasis in the heart of the city. Also, Hootanay , a place with live music, pints and traditional food.
Inverness, Escocia Images/iStockphoto
3) Glencoe landscapes
Another common stop in the Highlands is Glencoe , one of Scotland’s premier outdoor hotspots. The magnitude of its landscape makes hikers and curious people who travel through the area experience the most evocative route in the country. The spectacular view that it offers from any point has made it one of the main destinations in this part of Scotland.
In addition, 16 kilometers away is the Highland Titles visitor center , a foundation that has been symbolically selling land for 16 years to develop ecosystem conservation projects. Within its natural space, the Mountain View Nature Reserve route stands out , where you can see deer and endemic plants. To this is added the State of Kilnaish, a reserve that has obtained the status of SAC (Special Area of ​​Conservation), with wooded and mountainous terrain and with views of the island of Gigha.
Glencoe, EscociaFederica Violin (istock)
4) Los Highland Games
These games are held in the summer and consist of a series of traditional sports competitions , such as hammer throwing, Scottish wrestling or tug-of-war, mixed with other outdoor celebrations including music, kilts, and bagpipes. in the purest Celtic style .
5) The Hogwarts Express
To discover Scotland in a different way, you must take the original route of the Jacobrite Stream Train, a steam train that has been in operation since 1984 and is considered one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. On your way you will cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct , the protagonist of a scene from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets .
Viaducto de Glenfinnan, Scotland William Fawcett (istock)
So there are a lot of amazing places to visit and to enjoy alone, with friends or family.
