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The wonderful west coast, seen from the
CalMac ferry fromOban to Tobermory
pic: Claire Tupholme
Scotland
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lways a favourite destination among the touring
fraternity, Scotland will in 2014 become the focus
of much world attention – and for a variety of reasons.
Sports fans will head for Glasgow in July and
August for the 20th Commonwealth Games,
while golf a cionados will in September look to
Gleneagles in Perthshire for the Ryder Cup. This is
only the second time in its 80-year history that the
pre-eminent international golf tournament will be
held in the country that gave birth to the game.
Meanwhile, those interested in world a airs and
politics will be watching the nation as it casts its vote
on independence from the UK.
This ancient land already claims more than its fair
share of myth, legend, and culture, and the chances
are that more of each will be created during the year
that Visit Scotland has labelled its ‘homecoming’.
Paradise for the adventurous walker
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What more reason do you need to explore these
northern lands?
From the epic landscapes of the west Highlands
to the genteel civility of the lowlands and borders,
from the uninhabited beaches and fearsome cli s
of the far north to the cultural centres of its cities
and the wildlife havens of its high mountains,
Scotland o ers a range of attractions that is
di cult to match anywhere in the world.
The Premier Parks here are a select bunch,
hand-chosen to provide excellent touring bases
in the most exciting and rewarding landscapes of
the country. From these the traveller can explore
wildlife sanctuaries and historic castles, enjoy
some of the most breathtaking scenery in this
most stunning of lands, and nd nourishment for
both the body and the soul.
© Visit Britain / Dennis Hardley
