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Scotland is surrounded by a number of bodies of water depending on the coast, with the North Sea in the east separating us from Europe's Scandinavian states, and the Atlantic Ocean in the north and west separating us from Iceland, the USA and Canada. To the south-west you will find the Irish Sea, which separates us from our Irish neighbours.
To help you choose the places to visit on your Scotland tour, we have created a Tourist Map. This map highlights some of the major tourists attractions as well as some of the less obvious places. How it Works... Just click on the “symbols” in the map and you will get links to our information sheets about these places.
Discover 13 of Scotland’s most spectacular driving routes, from the Fife Coastal Route to the epic North Coast 500. Interactive planner with routes, distances and must-see attractions on the way. Get off the main roads and tour Scotland the scenic way now.
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Discover the North Coast 500 Scotland’s ultimate road trip. Bringing together a route of just over 500 miles (516 to be exact…) of stunning coastal scenery, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains, remote fishing villages, hidden gems, and a wealth of unforgettable experiences; the North Coast 500 is one of the world’s most beautiful road trips.
North Berwick is a town on the coast of East Lothian in central Scotland, with a population of 7840 in 2020. It's an attractive fishing port and beach resort, nowadays a commuter town for Edinburgh 20 miles west. Photo: Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0. Ukraine is facing shortages in its brave fight to survive.
