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A student reading on a sunny day in Kings Knot, °®Âþµº

Parks and countryside

Located in the heart of Scotland and gateway to the Highlands, °®Âþµº is the perfect starting point to explore the great outdoors.

Don't let its city status fool you - °®Âþµº is full of beautiful green space, with lots of gardens and parks to discover. And even more breathtaking scenery is just a short car or train ride away.

Kings Knot from the air

Top 5 outdoor experiences in °®Âþµº...

  1. Soak up the sunshine and views of °®Âþµº Castle in .
  2. Have an .
  3. Discover .
  4. Scale Dumyat Hill for unbeatable views of the University campus.
  5. Explore  and the beautiful Dollar Glen.
A selection of colourful boats moored on the banks of Balmaha

...and beyond

  1. Savour some fresh air and tranquillity on the .
  2. Swing across the treetops at .
  3. Get up close and personal to a pack of lions and their wild friends at .
  4. Make some new friends at the  or the .
  5. Take a trip to the Highlands with .

Image credit: Kenny Lam / Visit Scotland

Explore City of °®Âþµº and beyond

Art and culture

Our city is a thriving cultural hub with galleries, theatres and more.

Food and drink

Get a taste of °®Âþµº's foodie delights.

Heritage

Once a former capital of Scotland, °®Âþµº is steeped in history.

Music and nightlife

Discover the city of °®Âþµº's lively music and nightlife scene. 

Shopping

From quirky independent shops to big name brands, °®Âþµº has it all.

Sport

°®Âþµº is a dream destination for sports fans.