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It is a northwestern European country. Scotland is well known for its mountains and beautiful scenery. It is a land of mysterious and heroic tales with never ending attractions. The capital and largest Scottish city is Edinburgh. It is one of Europe's major tourist destination attracting millions of visitors a year and it is the second most visited tourists? destination in U.K next to London. Edinburgh is home to a large number of Museums and libraries such as museum of Scotland, Royal Museum, National library of Scotland etc. The city hosts the famous Edinburgh international festival. The popular Royal Zoological Society of Scotland attracts lakhs of visitors per year thus having the credit of Scotland's second most popular tourists' attractions after Edinburgh castle.
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland which is located on the banks of River Clyde. It is the second most popular tourist destination in Scotland. Lothian is home to many fascinating and historic towns. The Lammermuir Hills in East Lothians is one of the Scotland?s remaining untouched wilderness areas. Lothian is an area of stunning natural beauty, forming a unique landscape of rolling hills, big skies and a real sense of tranquility and space. There are many popular walking routs in Lammermuit Hills that are important breeding sites for birds. The Bass Rock Bird Sanctuary is famous one in Lothians. Bass Rock is home to the largest seabird Colony on the east coast of Britain. The sanctuary is accessible by boat and it will really grab the visitors mind, especially bird watchers. The best time to visit is during Gannets? nesting period between April & August.
Scotland provides rental homes for the accommodation of tourists. Glasgow international airport plays a vital role in transportation. Scotland has temperate and oceanic climate. Hence knowing the present climate makes the journey more enjoyable.
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