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Iona is famous as the burial site of Scottish kings, including a certain Macbeth, who spends the centuries in the graveyard at imposing Iona Abbey. Bananamoon is a cool local hangout for cocktails that often plays house to local DJs, including Harri from Sub Club and his son Jasper James.

During the summer months you can take a boat trip from Anstruther to the Isle of May to view the puffins and local sealife. This was also the spot where the Book of Kells – now pride of the library at Dublin's Trinity College – was transcribed. From Argentina to Vietnam, our worldwide network of local experts can plan your trip from arrival to departure, so you can spend less time poring over train timetables and more having the best experiences possible. We’ve paired Mull and Iona as these two historic isles are so easy to visit together, lying side-by-side on the west coast near Oban. Enjoy a relaxing break away and delve into the manyslow travel experiencesthat allow you to explore at your own pace.This pretty town has plenty to offer for the day-tripper, even when it’s not bucket and spade weather. Leave the pranksters taking selfies by the Butt of Lewis sign to their fun; the real magic of the largest island in the Western Isles can be found on its beaches. Loch Fyne is, "a combination of the incredible scenery, the seafood and the beer plus the lovely people in the community - it' s a really special place. There are campsites close to the main hill walking routes or you can choose luxury at Glen­coe House, a highland country house converted into five-star suite accommodation.

Top comedy shows take place at The Stand nearby, which regularly plays host to Glasgow performers, including Frankie Boyle and Kevin Bridges. With a great selection of fresh seafood andrecognition from the Michelin Guide five years running, it’ll be a fining dining experience for sure. The Dukes of Atholl, who some 200 years ago owned most of the land between Perth and Inverness, planted 25 million trees here, including larch, douglas fir, maple, western hemlock and redwood, which is why this region has been designated “Big Tree Country”. Edinburgh serves up history, culture and dramatic landscapes in equal measures © Andrew Merry / Getty Images 1.One of the most easily recognisable towns in Scotland, it's hard to missTobermory'sbrightly coloured houses along the harbour-front. Things to do:The new driving route, The Coig , is made up of five unique routes stretching from Ayrshire, Arran and Cumbrae to Inverclyde, Renfrewshire andBute.