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Map of Central Scotland
Cities, Towns, and Lochs of Central Scotland
Stirling

Originally a Stone Age Settlement, and a former capital of the Kingdom of Scotland, Stirling was a royal burgh until 1975. The city is clustered around a medieval old-town and dominated by its impressive castle, perched on a 250 foot basalt rock.
Perth

Perth was the historic capital of the Kingdom of Scotland, until the mid-15th century. The most popular architectural and historical attraction, Scone Palace, lies on the outskirts, and the surrounding countryside is wonderful for strolling and hiking.
St Andrews

Nicknamed the `home of golf` as it is the seat where the rules of golf in Britain and the world are codified and arbitrated. Golf was played for the first time in the 1400s, on the site of St. Andrews`s Old Course. The medieval town of St. Andrews was also the center of Scotland`s religious life for centuries. It offers courses ranked amongst the finest in the world, as well as sandy beaches.
Pitlochry

A Victorian town which blossomed when Queen Victoria declared it one of the finest resorts in Europe. It offers two whisky distilleries: Edradour, billed as the smallest distillery in Scotland, and Blair Atholl Distillery, which dates back to 1798. A good base for touring the Valley of the Tummel.
Loch Lomond

The largest of Scotland`s lochs was the center of the ancient district of Lennox. It contains a large number of islands including Inchmurrin, the largest island, where the ruins of Lennox Castle and some ecclesiastical ruins are located. Today, the loch is also well known for the Loch Lomond Golf Club which lies next to it.
Highlights of Scotland
The Lothians
The Lothians, home to Scotland`s capital city, Edinburgh, is a remarkable region. From historic properties to striking architecture, stunning scenery, fascinating wildlife, fine food, and other fun activities, Edinburgh never lacks excitement! Outside Edinburgh, experience sweeping landscapes of ancient battlefields, country houses, and castles.
The Scottish Isles
There are over 900 islands in Scotland, and 89 of those islands are populated. The islands include the Hebrides in the west, the islands in the Firth of Clyde in the southeast, and the Northern Isles. You can visit most by air or ferry, and Skye by car! They are sure to be the highlight of your Scottish vacation.
The Highlands
The Scottish Highlands are the reality behind the captivating images conjured by most people when thinking of Scotland. It is a beautiful and inspiring region, full of timeless landscapes and absorbing history. The dreamy, unspoiled scenery gives rise to the region's reputation as the romantic heart of the nation.
Northeast Scotland
Northeast Scotland is home to the `Granite City`, Aberdeen, and Grampian, as well as Angus and Dundee; a region with multifaceted appeal, home to more castles than anywhere in the UK, with a big, glitzy city strewn about by quaint fishing villages. Geographically diverse, the landscape is undulating farmland leading to lovely wooded glens and dramatic coastline.
Southern Scotland
Southern Scotland encompasses the areas of Dumfries and Galloway, the Scottish Borders, and Ayrshire and Arran; its rich and intriguing past is never more apparent than in the wealth of small towns, postcard perfect villages, and sleepy hamlets, all with varying landscapes where each corner exposes a dramatic sense of history awaiting exploration.
Cities in Scotland
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Scotland and Beyond
CENTRAL SCOTLAND

Central Scotland covers the dramatic regions of Stirling and the Troussards (Trossachs), Perthshire, and Fife. The mainland strip, north of the crowded Glasgow-Edinburgh urban area, and south of the principle swathe of Highlands, showcases the country's splendor. Replete with steely blue lochs reflecting soaring, fortress-like craggy peaks, ancient woodlands, and serving as the backdrop to some of the most important events in Scottish history; visitors can relax with a drink in any of the innumerable long-established pubs after an exhausting day spent exploring the region.

Significant ruins and castles are built upon the sandy soils of Central Scotland, remaining sentinels of the deeply rooted, notorious, Scottish pride. Along with tourist favorites Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and Cambuskenneth Abbey, the area extends to the majestic Troussards, full of archetypal Scottish scenery. The green pine forests, and the shores of Loch Lomond, inspired great writer Sir Walter Scott to pen his celebrated poem 'The Lady of the Lake.' This wild paradise forms the base of Scotland's first national park, popular for walking, mountaineering, wildlife safaris, and, in particular, cycling. The area also includes the small, tranquil towns of Strathyre, Dunblane, Balquhidder, and the coastal towns of Argyll, Bute, Inveraray, Bowmore, Campbeltown, Garelochhead, and Dunoon.
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