Scotland is in north-west Europe and is part of Great Britain, an island country and the United Kingdom (UK) . Scotland is a mountainous country in the north of the island of Great Britain and shares a land border to the south with England and is bounded by the North Sea on the east and the Atlantic Ocean on the west. Its capital city is Edinburgh.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital and second largest city in Scotland. Founded on Castle Rock by ancient British tribes who utilised the strategic elevated position of the volcanic rock.

Glascow

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, and in its prime it was often referred to as the 'Second Capital'. Glasgow was founded in the 6th century by St Mungo.

Dundee

Situated on the north side of the Firth of Tay. Dundee is the administrative centre for the Tayside Region of east Scotland and the country's fourth largest city.

Aberdeen

Aberdeen has grown considerably since 1972 and is now the third largest city in Scotland. There is much there for visitors who have an interest in history and art.

Inverness

Often referred to as the 'capital' of the highlands Inverness is the northernmost major city of Scotland. Fresh air, an uncrowded and clean environment, healthy living, quality housing and a sense of community all make Inverness and the Highlands the place to live.

Perth

Perth lies beside the River Tay in the Tayside region, it is the smallest of Scotland's cities. The Scottish Parliament met there on occasions and it was the home of many Scottish kings.

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Last Updated: 30 November 2009

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