Europe : Scotland

Scotland occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain, bordered by the North Sea on the east, the Atlantic Ocean on the west, and England to the south. Its rugged and romantic terrain of lush mountains, misty lochs, and wild moors has inspired passionate endeavors and fiery people throughout the centuries—the infamous and tragic Mary, Queen of Scots, for example, and poet Robert Burns, as well as great Scottish heroes such as William Wallace and the notorious Rob Roy MacGregor. Throughout its colorful history, clans and chieftains waged war over territory, religion, and heritage, but Scotland fought most fiercely for its independence from England, a freedom that took centuries to attain. The two figures most often associated with the long saga of Scottish independence were William Wallace (Braveheart) and Rob Roy—one a military leader knighted by Robert the Bruce, the other a cattleman branded as a thief. Follow in the footsteps of these Scottish heroes through battlefields and villages that bear their marks. Explore “Rob Roy Country” in the Trossachs, a magical place where the lowlands meet the legendary Highlands, and don’t miss the Highland games, lively celebrations filled with tartans, bagpipes, and whisky.

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