24 Viewpoints to Explore in Scotland

Checkout places to visit in Scotland

Scotland

Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Mainland Scotland has a 96 mile (154 km) border with England to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the North Sea to the northeast, and the Irish Sea to the south. Scotland includes more than 790 islands.

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Viewpoints to Explore in Scotland

Queen's View Visitor Centre

Queen's View is an observation point in Perth and Kinross. Queen's View is situated east of Frenich, close to Ardgualich Farm & Loch Tummel Camp Site. As well as a stunning viewpoint overlooking the loch and beyond to the iconic Schiehallion, the area offers a range of woodland walks suitable for all abilities.

Quiraing

The Quiraing is a landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, the northernmost summit of the Trotternish on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The whole of the Trotternish Ridge escarpment was formed by a great series of landslips; the Quiraing is the only part of the slip still moving – the road at its base, near Flodigarry, requires repairs each year.

Sgòr an Lochain Uaine

Sgor an Lochain Uaine, also known as "The Angel's Peak", is a striking summit, particularly when viewed from the Cairngorm-Macdui plateau. The Northeast ridge offers the climber an easy, but spectacular way directly to the summit. However, the Northeast face offers the skier a memorable experience descending towards Lochan Uaine. The Northwest face has been skied as well, but the line is unclear at this point.

Three Lochs Way

The Three Lochs Way is described as the ‘walking gateway to Argyll & The Isles. This 34-miles route, one of Scotland’s Great Trails, is a stunning journey through southern Argyll linking Loch Lomond, Gare Loch and Loch Long in four stages. The gentle landscapes gradually give way to the scenic drama of mountain, crag and loch as the route crosses the Highland Boundary Fault and heads towards the Southern Highlands.

Map of Viewpoints to explore in Scotland