Southern Scotland

Magnificent Southern Scotland

Southern Scotland is made up of the area which lies between England and Scotland and the Scottish West Coast. The main towns in the region are Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Each of these towns are worth a visit in their own right. Because of its situation, Southern Scotland has seen the most battles between Scottish and English armies in Scotland. However, the wars have long since ceased and left Southern Scotland a place of peace and natural beauty.

There is much to see and do in Scotland - both natural and historical. For example, you could visit the castles such as Castle Campbell, Floors Castle and Caerlaverock Castle. Or you could visit the River Tweed during fishing season as the River is famous for this salmon. Other popular attractiond in the region are the various abbeys and ruins. You might try Jedburgh, Melrose, Dryburgh and Glenluce Abbeys.

To the North there lies Loch Lomond. It is naturally rugged and beautiful and is a great place to relax and unwind. To the South-West of the region, you'll find Dumfries and Galloway. Because this area is so close to the Gulf Stream, it is much warmer than the rest of Scotland. This has resulted in especially green and lush vegetation. There are some fabulous gardens worth visiting in the area. In the East of Southern Scotland you'll find St Andrews - a golfers dream. You can golf till you drop and afterwards have a look at the remains of the largest cathedral in Scotland.

If you are planning a trip to Southern Scotland, you'd better be planning a long one. There is so much to see and do that you'll find yourself enjoying every second and wanting more. Between bustling cities, magnificent ruins and beautiful wildlife reserves, there is no shortage of sights to appeal to all tastes. You can be sure that a trip to Southern Scotland will be a memorable one.

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