Scotland's top seven natural wonders to explore this spring
With springtime officially here, VisitScotland has shared a list of the seven top natural wonders across the country that are perfect for a day trip or a holiday.
While springtime in Scotland may not be as warm or as sunny as other places, it is nonetheless a welcome change after months of freezing temperatures and snowstorms.
If you want to get out and explore Scotland's natural beauty, but are keen to avoid the busy summer season, then April and May are the perfect months for a day trip or a holiday. And, fortunately, there is a seemingly limitless list of places across the country worth checking out.
On the flip side, all of this choice can make it rather difficult to know where to head. Luckily, VisitScotland has shared a guide to help locals and tourists alike decide which natural landmarks are worth seeing this spring.
The tourism organisation has compiled a list of Scotland's seven top natural wonders based on their uniqueness and world-class beauty for visitors to the country to explore. Locations include one of the world's darkest places for stargazing, what is often referred to as one of the last remaining wildernesses in Europe, and the volcanic basalt columns on a tiny Hebrides island.
Read on for a full breakdown of the top seven natural wonders of Scotland to explore this spring according to VisitScotland.
More information can be found on the VisitScotland website.
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