In the Highlands and Islands

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden, Argyll - One of the most magnificent woodland gardens in Britain.

Aviemore and the Cairngorm Mountains - In the heart of the Highlands.

Calanais Standing Stones - built 5,000 years ago by the prehistoric residents of Lewis.

Caledonian Canal by Barge - an appetising, inspiring, exciting boating experience.

Carnasserie Castle, Argyll - A 16th century Campbell castle on the road north to Oban.

Castle Menzies - Restored home of the Menzies clan chief.

Drambuie Trail - follow in the footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Dun Carloway Broch - Iron Age drystone tower on Lewis

Dunstaffnage Castle, Argyll - A Campbell stronghold, on the shores of the Firth of Lorne.

Dunvegan Castle, Skye - Continuously occupied by chiefs of the clan MacLeod since at least 1270.

Eilean Donan Castle, Wester Ross - Said to be the most photographed castle in Scotland.

Fortingall Yew - the oldest living organism in Britain and possibly the world.

Geilston Gardens, Cardross, Argyll - A new National Trust Garden on the way to Helensburgh.

Glencoe, Argyll - The scene of the infamous massacre of the Macdonalds in 1692.

Hill House, Helensburgh - a mansion designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Inveraray Castle, Argyll - The home of the chief of the Clan Campbell.

Inverewe Gardens, Wester Ross - Inverewe is by far the most popular garden in Scotland.

Isle of Lewis - including standing stones of Calanais, Dun Carloway broch, black houses, Lews castle and Stornoway

Kilmartin and Fort Dunadd, Argyll - Ancient standing stones, stone circles, burial cairns.

Loch Lomond - The "Bonnie Banks" have a well deserved reputation.

Noble Cruise Around Scottish Islands - To Orkney, Staffa, Gigha, Skye, Inverewe

The Outer Hebrides - Information about the main islands in the group and illustrations of many.

Rothesay Castle - travel on the ferry to the Isle of Bute.

Royal Deeside - scenery fit for a monarch and loads of castles too.

Skiing in Scotland - Where to ski in Scotland.

Skye - Travel writer Vivien Devlin takes you on a journey round this lovely island.

Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness - One of the most popular Scottish castles, on the shores of Loch Ness.

Voyage to the Hebrides and St Kilda. - stunning scenery, golden sunsets, wildlife encounters, exemplary hospitality.

In North and South Lanarkshire

Bothwell Castle - Frequently lost to the English invaders - and recaptured.

Châtelherault Country Park - Described unfairly as the "dog kennels at Hamilton".

Craignethan Castle - Linked to "Tillietudlem Castle" in Walter Scott's "Old Mortality".

David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre - Created at the birthplace of the missionary/explorer.

The National Museum of Scottish Rural Life, Kittochside - with a farm left in a 50-year-old time warp.

New Lanark World Heritage Centre - A village of cotton mills and homes of the former workers.

Palacerigg Country Park - with lots of animals - both tame and wild.

Tower of Hallbar - A 16th century tower house now available as a holiday/vacation home.