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Scotland Leasing

Did You Know?

One of the things Scotland is best known for is its majestic landscapes. Even the shortest visit here will show you why the country deserves its reputation as one of the most gorgeous places on the planet.

Scotland’s landscapes are awesome enough by themselves. Yet part of their allure is an aura of mystery, and the many legends that surround them. Nessie, the elusive inhabitant of Loch Ness, is probably the best known. But she’s far from the only legendary creature that calls Scotland home.

Though its natural assets have long been Scotland’s main draw, there are many reasons to visit Scotland’s towns and cities too. Edinburgh’s trendiest district, Leith, with its buzzing nightlife and bewitching Shore area, is one of the capital city’s best places to spend an evening. Meanwhile, in the mighty city of Glasgow, the so-called “friendliest city in the world,” you’ll find surprising cultural gems such as the Kelvingrove Art Gallery.

Scotland is home to 130 different whisky distilleries, making it the country with the highest concentration of whisky production in the world. It’s no surprise that the “water of life” (or “uisge beatha” in Gaelic) is one of the best-known traditional Scottish products.

But now Scottish whisky has some competition as the country’s favourite drink. One cool fact about Scotland you may not know is that it is a major producer of gin too. There are over 90 gin distilleries in Scotland to try!.

Anyone who loves arts, drama, comedy, or live music will be spoiled for choice in Scotland. And your starting point will likely be the Edinburgh Festival – the largest arts event on the planet. Born in 1947 to celebrate culture after the Second World War, the Festival is still going strong. In a typical year, more than 300 venues host over 3,800 shows across the city. And one of its most special occasions is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an awesome spectacle held at Edinburgh Castle.

One of Scotland’s most famous sons was thought to have been born in Essex. Historians believe that Robert the Bruce was actually born at Montpelier’s Farm in Writtle near Chelmsford in 1274. Bruce’s father was in Westminster for the coronation of King Edward I in the summer of 1274, and his son was born in July, so the dates match up.

Another thing that Scotland is famous for? Its literature. In fact, in 2004, Edinburgh became the first city in the world to be named a UNESCO City of Literature – thanks to its incredibly rich history of writing.

 Golf is believed to have originated in Scotland during the Middle Ages. Still today, Scotland is the country with the highest proportion of golf holes per capita in the world. The city of St Andrew’s alone has 12 golf courses (for only 18,000 residents!).

Literary fans will find inspiring sights across the country. Explore the holiday home of Beatrix Potter in the Perthshire village of Dunkeld. Or head to the Robert Burns Mausoleum in Dumfries to discover the life of Scotland most important writer.

Think of Scotland and you may well imagine a castle perched on the shores of a dramatic loch. You really will find glorious scenes like this at many points in your journey across the Scottish Highlands.

Finally, you can’t read about Scotland without noticing its incredible history of crafts and textiles. And thanks to both traditional patterns and contemporary designs, you’ll find something that you love.