The Scottish Highlands are a magical mix of rugged mountains, shimmering lochs, dramatic coastlines, and ancient history.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

In the fall of 2017, the Rowan Travelers did a tour of scenic Great Britain that included a day and a half of the Scotland. This brief visit was spectacular, and the group wanted to see more of this ...

Scotland’s most beautiful beaches have been named at annual awards - and many of them are a short journey from Edinburgh ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. -Credit:Andrew Merry / Getty Images (Andrew Merry / Getty Images) Scotland's "most beautiful" cities have been named in a new ...

The votes have been counted and Scotland has been pronounced as the most beautiful country in the world by the readers of Rough Guides. Yes, this small nation-known for having a landscape loaded with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Balmoral Castle is the summer residence of the British Queen in Scotland. Old stone castle with several towers and a large garden.

Scotland is home to unlimited beautiful scenery and tranquil spots. Our island communities are the backbone of some or our richest culture, most delicious food, and the historic language of Scottish ...

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