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Scotland is the country of deep glacial lakes, beautiful mountain peaks, heather, fairytale castles and warm hospitality. A great number of whiskey factories

Scotland is a small country, but it is very versatile in landscapes - severe forestless Shetland and Orkney Islands (there are 790 islands in Scotland, of which 130 are inhabited), and picturesque forests and lakes of Trossachs region. At quiet idyllic islands, which are connected to the mainland by ferries, one can see rare species of wild flowers and sea birds, seals and otters. There is also possible to buy products of traditional crafts - knitting, silver and gold products. An intricate coastline with cliffs frames islands.
The famous landmark in Scotland - the Stone Age village of Skara Brass is located on the island of Orkney. To the east of Inverness city lies Kairngorms, the highest plateau of Britain (1310 m above sea level). Spay Valley is famous for its pure rivers and a large number of whiskey producing plants. A bottle of good matured whiskey has an average costs from 20 to 100 pounds per 0.7 liters. If you do not want or do not have time to wander about plants of Spay Valley, an ideal solution would be visit Whisky Heritage Center in Edinburgh, where you can taste the best sorts of famous Scottish drink. Then, the most reasonable thing is to go to Loch Ness (to the south from Inverness) and try to see the famous monster.
The most popular tourist site of Scotland is its ancient and modern capital, Edinburgh. The city is located in a picturesque place - on the southern coast of the Forth Gulf and has been known since VI th century. Edinburgh - majestic and ancient city, crowned by the castle, towering high above streets on a huge granite rock. The symbol of the city - Edinburgh Castle, gave the original name to the city - Dan Edin, which translated from the Celtic means "a castle on a hill." Now the castle houses a museum of weapons. From the castle begins the Royal Mile - the main attraction of the Old City, which leads to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the royal residence of the Queen during her stay in Edinburgh. A comprehensive story of these landmarks can be heard during the walking tour through the city. The second most popular walking tour is to the Scottish National Gallery, one of the richest museum collections in the world.
Every year in August the capital of Scotland becomes a festival capital of Europe. Edinburgh International Festival - 300 000 of people who are got together to theater performances, art exhibitions, concerts. Streets turn into boards for unknown artists of various genres, hoping for good luck and attention from well-known producers.
And the most important traditional spectacle of the festival - nightly holiday military parade (Military Tattoo) on the square in front of the castle. Pipers from around the world organize colorful representation in national costumes - Scottish kilt.

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