The top 10 most beautiful places in Scotland have been revealed by readers of Rough Guide
From its wild beaches and craggy castles to its deep lochs, our wee nation boasts a wealth of stunning scenery and readers have been voting for their favourite beauty spots
THE ten most beautiful place in Scotland have been revealed.
From its wild beaches and craggy castles to its deep lochs, our wee nation boasts a wealth of stunning scenery.
Last month, Scotland was voted the most beautiful country in the world by Rough Guide readers.
And now fans of the influential travel guide have had their say on their favourite beauty spots.
The Isle of Skye topped the poll, while Edinburgh's historic Old Town sees the capital make the list.
Other popular destinations include Orkney and Loch Lomond.
The results have been welcomed by tourism gurus who are keen to preserve Scotland’s breathtaking appearance.
Malcolm Roughead, Chief Executive of VisitScotland said: “With breath-taking scenery, remarkable attractions and picturesque towns and cities, Scotland is home to many of the world’s most beautiful places.
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“It’s fantastic to see some of these incredible locations highlighted by the readers of Rough Guide in the magazine’s latest poll.
“From the dramatic ruins of Dunnottar Castle to the bonny, bonny, banks of Loch Lomond, the places mentioned are excellent examples of Scotland’s unique and breath-taking appearance.
“Of course with great beauty comes great responsibility and we urge both visitors and residents alike to respect Scotland's assets to protect and preserve them for many generations to come.
“Off the back of this insightful poll, we look forward to welcoming more visitors from across the world who want to encounter Scotland's unique beauty and spirit."
Earlier this week, we also revealed the best places for 'staycations' across the country this autumn.
Figures also revealed Scotland's popularity is on the up with tourists thanks to a low terror threat.
Here’s the rundown of Rough Guide’s most beautiful places in Scotland.
10. Dunnottar Castle
9. Ullapool
8. Rannoch Moor
7. Edinburgh
6. Orkney
5. Bealach na Ba
4. Isle of Mull
3. Loch Lomond
2. Glen Coe
1. Isle of Skye
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