"'Tis a wee country, aye -- but a bonnie one"

A small nation, Scotland is only 443km (275 miles) long and some 242km (150 miles) wide at its broadest. No Scot lives more than 65km (40 miles) from saltwater. But despite the small size of their country, the Scots have extended their influence around the world. And in this land of bagpipes, clans, and kilts, you'll find some of Europe's grandest scenery.

In Scotland, you'll discover mountains and glens, lochs and heather-covered moors, skirling bagpipes and twirling kilts, and rivers and streams filled with trout and salmon. Lush meadowlands are dotted with sheep, and rocky coves and secret harbors await the adventurous. You can hear the sounds of Gaelic, admire the misty blue hills, and attend a Highland Gathering.