Scotland is a wild and beautiful country. The moors and mountains are scenic and rugged and the lochs are deep and mysterious. It offers an ideal location for a holiday, exploring the local countryside, walking,  playing golf, fishing, cycling, or simply relaxing and taking in the beautiful scenery. It is a mystic land full of tradition and history.

Scotland comprises the northern third of the island of Great Britain and is a fairly small country, with a population of just over 5 million. Although Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, Glasgow it is not the largest city with a population of over 1.1 million.

The flag of Scotland, known as the Saltire or St. Andrew's Cross, dates (at least in legend) from the 9th century, and is thus the oldest national flag still in use. There are numerous other symbols and symbolic artefacts, both official and unofficial, including the thistle. Scottish music is a significant aspect of the nation's culture, with both traditional and modern influences. An example of a traditional Scottish instrument is the bagpipe.

The climate of Scotland is temperate and oceanic, and tends to be very changeable. It is warmed by the Gulf Stream  from the Atlantic, and as such has much milder winters (but cooler, wetter summers) than areas on similar latitudes. However, temperatures are generally lower than in the rest of the UK.