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Things to see and do

  • Return of the Puffins

    Puffins

    Scotland is the ideal place to view the iconic puffin as over a million of these gorgeous birds descend on the Scottish coast in early spring.

  • Enjoy great bird watching in Scotland

    A falconer holding a Harris hawk

    Scotland is a birdwatcher’s paradise and home to a surprising array of rich environments from mountains and lochs to forests and marsh.

  • Take a trip to Handa Island

    Handa Island

    Managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) as a nature reserve, the beautiful Handa Island is one of largest seabird breeding colonies in Europe.

  • Explore Britain's largest National Park

    Scottish wildcat

    Discover the wonderful wildlife which inhabits the towering mountains, pine forests and sparkling lochs of the Cairngorms National Park.

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Explore Scotland

Explore Scotland

We'll point you in the right direction 

Scotland is a beautiful country full of amazing experiences right on your doorstop, and many within a few hours drive. With so much to see and do, let us point you in the right direction..

Ancestry

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Research your Scottish roots

Researching your roots doesn’t have to be complicated; the best place to start is with you! You’ll be surprised at how much you can find out just from a name.

 

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