Scotland links
General
The National Trust of Scotland oversees a UNESCO World Heritage site, 26 castles, palaces, and country houses, 5 battle sites, and 23 wedding venues, as well as extensive countryside holdings and islands.
Historic Scotland is an organization that promotes and safeguards Scotland's architectural heritage. Its terrific website features nearly 300 public and private properties with historical background and visitor information.
If you're not a resident of the UK, look into buying a Heritage Pass from Visit Britain. Passes are good for entry into 600 sites in Britain, including 150 castles, 200 stately homes, gardens, monuments and royal residences--many part of the National Trust.
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Adrian Shine's passion for research into the Loch Ness monster is evident from his comprehensive website. Links to a 24-hour Loch Ness webcam.
Historic Scotland offers historical background, photos, and visitor information for Urquhart Castle.
Cawdor Castle's website offers all the information you'll need to visit. If you'd like to stay in a cottage on Cawdor's grounds, click on the holiday accommodation link.
Eilean Donan Castle has its own website with information for the casual visitor or for those who wish to rent the castle for a wedding or film. Links to other castles in Scotland.
The Clan MacLeod and Dunvegan Castle host a site with castle history, information for those who wish to visit or hire the castle for a private event, as well as an introduction to the Isle of Skye.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority's site offers some photos, background information, current news, and visitor information on Britain's newest national park.
The photos alone on the official Glencoe site will inspire you to include this gorgeous park on your itinerary.
Although in the Grampian region, accessible are the Malt Whisky Trail, Castle Trail, Coastal Trail, and Victorian Heritage Trail. You'll find information for all the trails and links to the distilleries on this site.
Historic Scotland oversees many of the historic buildings of Edinburgh's "Royal Mile," as well as Blackness Castle, Linlithgow Palace., and Tantallon Castle. Lots of visitor information and photos
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is an official royal residence, and therefore, the official royal website has background and visitor information.
The National Gallery of Scotland's website has basic visitor information, a current calendar of special exhibitions, and some background information about the gallery itself.
Explore the National Museum of Scotland via its website before an actual visit. Links to the Costume Museum, Rural Life Museum, War Museum, and Museum of Flight.
The City of Edinburgh maintains a website with visitor information for many monuments, museums, and galleries.
For a one-stop website with information and tickets for all the summer festivals in Edinburgh: EdinburghInternational Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Book Festival, Jazz & Blues Festival, and the Military Tattoo.
Not as much fun as being there, the Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh's website is good for background and educational information.
Hopetoun House maintains an excellent and comprehensive website, offering photos, wedding and conference planning, and visitor information for the casual tourist.
Rosslyn Chapel's official website is chock full of information about the architecture and history of this fascinating chapel. Visitor information, as well.
Host your own event and experience life aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Scotland's best known regiment (since 2006 a batallion within a new Scottish Regiment), the Black Watch is chronicled through a fine collection of artifacts on display at Balhousie Castle. You'll find visitor information on the site as well.
The website for Scone Palace is informative and accessible. Check it out before visiting the real thing for some excellent background information.
Glamis Castle maintains an excellent website, offering photos, wedding and conference planning, and visitor information for the casual tourist.
Blair Castle's website gives a good overview of its extensive grounds, as well as wedding and conference planning, visitor information, and a listing of summer events held at the castle.
General information on Captain Scott's ship the RRS Discovery can be found on this site. Click on "Discovery Archive" for historical background on the ship. Although the site hasn't been updated for some years, the history remains the same for the frigate The Unicorn.
The National Trust of Scotland oversees the cottage that was the birthplace of JM Barrie.
Although in the Grampian region, accessible are the Malt Whisky Trail, Castle Trail, Coastal Trail, and Victorian Heritage Trail. You'll find information for all the trails and links to the distilleries on this site.
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