Scotland has 6 cities which are ideal for a city breaks in Scotland. Each providing a rich blend of history, culture and entertainment, shopping centres and nightlife.
Scotland's cities are: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh (the capital), Glasgow, Inverness and Stirling.
Read more about four of these famous Scottish cities below:
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, is steeped in history and one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world which is bursting with culture. The second largest Scottish city, Edinburgh is located in the south-east of the country and is ideal for a family holiday, business trip or cultural indulgence alike.
Aberdeen
Located in North-east Scotland, Aberdeen is home to a population of 216,520 and is the third largest city in Scotland after Glasgow and Edinburgh. Known as 'the Granite City' due to its many old buildings that were built using locally quarried granite, Aberdeen has a superb blend of the traditional and modern. From industries such as farming and fishing to the booming oil industry and manufacturing - Aberdeen is the largest manufacturing centre in the north.
Dundee
Dundee, the 'City of Discovery' is situated on the north bank of the Firth of Tray and is Scotland's fourth largest city. An increasingly popular choice as a short city-break destination or family day out, Dundee has much to offer in shopping, culture and history so it is not hard to see why.
Glasgow
Glasgow is Scotland's biggest city, vibrant and energetic, there is a constant buzz about Glasgow that visitors love. This is one of the reasons Glasgow attracts over 3 million tourists every year, welcomed with open arms by the Glaswegians who are well known for their welcome and hospitality. This together with 13 internationally-acclaimed museums, art galleries, stunning Victorian architecture, vibrant nightlife and fabulous shopping, it is easy to see why the number of visitors to Glasgow is growing.