Welcome
Hello, and welcome to Undiscovered Scotland, the ultimate online guide to Scotland. The site is a combination of visitor guide, accommodation listing and business directory, and aims to show you what the country is really like. We also offer website design, maintenance and hosting services.
Navigation
You can navigate the site using clickable maps like the one on this page or the drop down menus. There are other resources to help you, including the Alphabetical Index, the Site Index, the Accommodation Index, the Late Availability listings page, the Search boxes on most pages (usually below a clickable map), the Site Information section, the What's On? and What's New? pages and Scotfax. In addition we have collections of links to resources such as Tour Operators and Campervan and Motorhome Hire. Or simply visit a random feature page.
Accommodation can be accessed via the "Accommodation" menu at the top of many pages, including this one, or using the "See and Stay" menus at the top of many other pages.
Header Slides
Today's header slides are a view of Arniston House, an exceptionally fine Palladian mansion south of Edinburgh; and the sweeping vista over Bettyhill in the far north of Sutherland.
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In Focus
The Commando
Memorial stands beside the A82 north of Spean
Bridge. It is some 5.2m high, and comprises a group of three bronze Commandos looking south
towards Ben Nevis. A large inscription on the plinth
just beneath their feet reads "United We Conquer", while the plaque on the front of the plinth
reads: "In memory of the officers and men of the Commandos who died in the Second World War
1939–1945. This country was their training ground." (
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On This Day
1 July 1543: The Treaty of Greenwich is agreed between King Henry VIII of England and the Earl of Arran, providing for the marriage of the then infant Mary, Queen of Scots to Henry's son.
1 July 1731: The birth near Dundee of Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan, the admiral in the Royal Navy who defeated the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Camperdown.
1 July 1782: The Act of Proscription is repealed and the kilt and wearing of tartans comes into more general use.
1 July 1832: Formation of the trading company Jardine Matheson by Scots Sir James Matheson and Sir William Jardine.
Featured Book
Bridge of Sighs by Ken Lussey (14 July 2026).
A fast-paced contemporary murder mystery set in Edinburgh and northern Scotland. In a chilling echo
of an event five decades earlier, a light aircraft takes off from a small Scottish airfield and doesn’t return. Meanwhile, someone
is trying to prevent the development of the of the Sutherland Viking Haven near Kylesku. Who? And are they also damaging the vehicles
of irresponsible users of the North Coast 500? Events take a very sinister turn when a body is found in a burned-out shop in Inverness.
And then there’s another killing.
Read our full review.
Scottish Resources
- Cottage Gems A fabulous collection of luxury, stylish and 5 star holiday properties in the UK and Ireland.
- Scot Mountain Holidays Walking, biking and adventure holidays in Scotland plus family run lodge.
- Hebridean Princess Small ship luxury cruises throughout the Highlands and Islands.
- Sykes Holiday Cottages, providing a great choice of self-catering accommodation throughout Scotland.
- Cottages & Castles A fabulous selection of self-catering properties for your perfect Scottish escape.
- Wedding, family and other photography in central Scotland and beyond by Carolyn Henry Photography.
- Apartments at Turnberry Luxury self-catering accommodation overlooking Ayrshire's beautiful coastline.
- Floral interior design trends for modern homes. Buy your flowers from myglobalflowers.com
- Holidaycottages.co.uk offer over 750 hand-picked holiday cottages in wonderful locations across Scotland.
- Arachnid Press Independent Scottish Publisher. Our latest book is the World War Two novel Friend or Foe?
- For a great choice of holiday cottages across the UK visit Countrycottagesonline.com
- First Mortgage Scotland's leading mortgage advisors, providing fee-free and impartial mortgage advice.
- Luxury self-drive Land Rover tours with Celtic Routes - scenic routes, handpicked hotels.
- Simply Owners Scotland - Book Scottish self-catering cottages direct with owners for the best rates.
- Rare Find Whisky A collection of singularly special whiskies you won't experience anywhere else.
