With over twenty countries under our belt, we feel more patriotic than ever and for that reason we have put together a list of 25 reasons to visit Scotland. They do say absence makes the heart grow fonder, so hereâs why Caledonia will always be our favourite.
1. SCOTTISH REDHEADS
Around 13% of the Scottish population have red hair which is the highest proportion of any other country in the world. A crazy 40% of the population are carriers of the redhead gene. Baby Braves everywhere. Itâs not just the humans who have red hair either if you head to The Highlands, youâll notice even the âcoosâ are covered in ginger hair!
![Scottish Couple](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/reasons-to-visit-scotland-scottish-redhead-1024x683.jpg)
2. UNICORNS
The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn. It was apparently the enemy of the Lion, which just so happens to be the National animal of England.
![Unicorn Fruit Loops](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/reasons-to-visit-scotland-unicorn.jpg)
3. CURRY
Believe it or not, chicken Tikka Masala was invented in Glasgow and despite common belief Buckfast was actually made by an Abbey in Devon, yup Englandshire.
![Smashed Bottle Of Buckfast](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/reasons-to-visit-scotland-curry-buckfast.jpg)
4. IRN BRU
Scotland is the only country in the world where Coca-Cola is not the number 1 soft drink. Bonus fact: when asked to donate an item to the National Museum of Scotland, Sean Connery chose a crate of Irn Bru.
![Shelves Of Irn Bru](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/reasons-to-visit-scotland-irn-bru-768x1024.jpg)
5. INVENTIONS
![Girl On Bike In Countryside](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/reasons-to-visit-scotland-inventions-1024x576.jpg)
6. BEACHES
In 2009, Thailandâs Kai Bae Beach accidentally used a photo of Berneray island in Scotlandâs Outer Hebrides as their promotional picture. Who needs South East Asia when youâve the bonnie white sands of Scotland?
![Girl Walking In Beach In Scotland](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/reasons-to-visit-scotland-beaches.jpg)
7. HAGGIS
![Sheep On The Hill](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/reasons-to-visit-scotland-thistle-768x1024.jpg)
8. ALIENS
9. GAME OF THRONES
10. SCOTTISH CASTLES
![Man Walking To Scottish Castle](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/reasons-to-visit-scotland-castles-768x1024.jpg)
11. ISLANDS
![Scottish Islands](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/reasons-to-visit-scotland-islands-768x1024.jpg)
12. HARRY POTTER
![Girl On Broomstick Green Screen](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/reasons-to-visit-scotland-harry-potter-1024x683.jpg)
13. BEACHES â PART 2
![Scottish Islands](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/reasons-to-visit-scotland-beaches-featured.jpg)
14. THE LOCH NESS MONSTER (NESSIE)
Chances are youâve heard of Loch Ness Monster, from the famous Loch Ness. Have you heard of Morag though? The monster of Loch Morar which is actually the deepest Loch in Scotland, with Ness being the largest in terms of Volume. Pub Quiz trivia right there.
![Lochness Pub](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/reasons-to-visit-scotland-the-loch-ness-monster-1024x635.jpg)
15. HISTORY
![Historic Cemetary In Scotland](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/reasons-to-visit-scotland-history-768x1024.jpg)
16. MOUNTAINS
![Man Completed Hike In Scotland](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/reasons-to-visit-scotland-mountains-1024x683.jpg)
17. PORRIDGE
18. CAMPING
![Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival Campsite](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/belladrum-2018-tartan-heart-festival-camp.jpg)
19. WHISKY
![Close Up Of Shortbread](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/reasons-to-visit-scotland-whisky-1024x768.jpg)
20. SCOTTISH GOLF COURSES
![Redhead Girl Playing Golf](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/reasons-to-visit-scotland-golf-courses-1024x768.jpg)
21. TREES
![Walking Through The Forest With Trees](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/reasons-to-visit-scotland-trees-768x1024.jpg)
22. CHIPPIES
23. HOGMANAY
![Scottish Stovies](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/reasons-to-visit-scotland-hogmanay.jpg)
24. THISTLE
Forget pretty petals, the Scotlandâs national flower is a feisty wee one just like its people. Legend has it that an Army of King Haakon of Norway, intent on conquering the Scots landed at the Coast of Largs at night to surprise the sleeping Scottish Clansmen. In order to move more quietly in the dark the Norsemen removed their shoes. One of Haakonâs men unfortunately stood on the spikey stem of the thistle, shrieked out in pain, alerting the Clansmen of the advancing Norsemen. Needless to say the Scots won that day.
![Close Up Of Scottish Thistle](https://faramagan.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/reasons-to-visit-scotland-thistle-768x1024.jpg)
25. ROBBIE BURNS
The National poet and our very own Shakespeare who also wrote the version of Auld Lang Syne the world now sings today. His Birthday is January 25th where traditionally the national dish of haggis, neeps & tatties are enjoyed in his honour.
Hopefully after our wee round up of wizards and whisky, beaches and Buckfast, we have been able to answer the question, why visit Scotland? We are sure that Caledonia is calling you too!
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Love this list – I agree with all of them! The mountains where definitely a reason for me to move here – the whisky a good reason to stay đ
You got me at unicorns:-) The beaches are also stunning.
We’re in Hawaii at the moment and still think Scotland’s beaches would be a strong rival!
I can’t believe how many of these facts I didn’t know about! Especially the haggis, and also about the UFOs. I think it’s really interesting how many “fiction” books talk about Scotland as the contact point between Earth and other civilizations.
Glad you enjoyed! Hope to see you in our neck of the woods soon đ
Good list! I wonder if you can deep fry porridge ? ?
Haha not so sure about that one!! Maybe you can be a pioneer porridge fryer…might be on to a winner ?