Posted by Maris on 28th Feb 2024
5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Scotland In 2024
Where else can you witness 900 years of history, compete in a world championship, and finish the experience with a glass of real Scottish whisky?
Although Scotland has a lot to offer, these are our top picks for travel destinations in 2024.
Start the year off with a bang
While Scotland is a wonderful destination year-round, there's something especially alluring about the clear winter days and starry evenings. Since our Hogmanay celebrations are well-known, why not celebrate the new year with enormous fireworks, breathtaking light shows, and internationally recognized fire festivals? However, it doesn't end there! The opportunity to witness the Northern Lights and stargaze against the beautiful backdrop is made possible by the darker nights.
Explore our magnificent past.
One of Scotland's most well-known kings, Robert the Bruce, will turn 750 years old in 2024. There are many locations to connect with the tale and ongoing influence of the king who traveled the nation in the fourteenth century to fight for Scottish independence in this historic year.
Explore Scotland's most popular locations.
The north Highlands of Scotland is a good location to start if you're seeking for places to visit. Caithness and Sutherland's inclusion in Lonely Planet's Top Destinations of 2024 is hardly surprising given their untamed landscapes and fascinating histories. The huge area that comprises Scotland's northern Highlands is home to distinctive fauna, breathtaking Flow Country, and many indications of its Viking past. There has never been a better moment to explore The Flow Country and learn more about the critical role it plays in protecting humanity from the consequences of climate change, as it is one of the candidates to become the UK's next natural UNESCO World Heritage site.
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire, which National Geographic recently ranked as some of the most intriguing places to visit in 2024 on its Cool itinerary, are another must-see location to add to your itinerary. It has been given ten years of protection by UNESCO and is home to Scotland's first Biosphere reserve.
Take in events of the highest caliber.
There will be a ton of events held all throughout the nation this year, including the Glasgow World Athletics Indoor Championships. Make sure to reserve your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as there aren't many available for the event! This year's major events in Scotland also include:
For the first time ever, a cycling weekend will be held in January in Callendar Park in Falkirk, Scotland, for the National Cyclo-cross Championships!
That's right, there are world championships for Irish dancing. In 2024, Scotland will play home to the World Irish Dancing Championships, which will be held in March at Glasgow's SEC.
Visit this historic course in July for its 10th Open, the 152nd Open, Royal Troon.
Get your compass and come to Edinburgh in July for the Sprint World Orienteering Championships, which include an exciting schedule of orienteering events.
For the first time ever, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will make a stop in Scotland in July in Oban during its 2024 edition.
The AIG Women's Open: Take pleasure in the August Women's Open in St Andrews.
Embrace Disney's centennial with a captivating trip
Disney will commemorate its 100th anniversary in 2024, but did you know that Scotland has a large Disney fan base? The most well-known is the pastel pink Craigievar Castle, which is scheduled to reopen in 2024 and is credited with serving as the model for the classic Disney castle.
Disney's Brave is an animated film, but it includes a lot of real-life Scottish places, such as the Calanais Standing Stones in the Hebrides and Aberdeenshire's Dunnottar Castle.