Scotland's lochs are stunning glacial lakes, from the vast, monster-famous Loch Ness (most water volume) and largest surface area Loch Lomond, to the deepest Loch Morar, offering iconic scenery, history (Urquhart Castle), and outdoor activities like boating and hiking, defining Scotland's dramatic Highlands landscape with iconic spots like Loch Awe, Loch Katrine, and Loch Maree. We also visited St. Andrew's Church and Golf Course.
Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands is a vast, deep, peat-darkened freshwater loch famous for its mystery, primarily the legendary Loch Ness Monster ("Nessie"), attracting tourists with its folklore, stunning scenery, and historical sites like Urquhart Castle. Part of the Great Glen, it's immense—holding more water than all English and Welsh lakes combined—and while never freezing, its murky depths harbor tales dating back centuries, making it a global symbol of unexplained phenomena and Scottish allure.
Loch Lomond, Scotland's largest freshwater loch by surface area, is a stunning glacial lake forming the gateway between the Lowlands and Highlands, famous for its 22 islands, majestic surrounding mountains like Ben Lomond, and its role in the beloved folk song "The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond". Part of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, it offers breathtaking scenery, wildlife (red deer, pine martens), and activities from hiking its famous Munro, Ben Lomond, to watersports, attracting millions for its beauty, history, and accessibility.
St Andrew's Cathedral in Fife, Scotland, is a magnificent ruin, once Scotland's largest church, built from the 12th century, serving as the medieval Catholic center before being ransacked during the Reformation in 1559 and left to ruin. Today, its vast, picturesque grounds, including the old St Rule's Tower and cloister remains, are managed by Historic Environment Scotland and offer a glimpse into Scotland's religious past, featuring remnants of grand gothic architecture.
St Andrews, Scotland, is globally revered as the "Home of Golf" and the site of significant religious history, with the ruined St Andrews Cathedral and its association with Scotland's patron saint, St Andrew. The Old Course Known as the "Grand Old Lady," it is considered the oldest golf course in the world. It is famous for its unique features, including the 700-year-old Swilcan Bridge, the Valley of Sin, massive double greens, and challenging deep bunkers like "Hell Bunker". It has hosted the Open Championship, golf's oldest major, more times than any other course, and winning here is considered the ultimate achievement for a golfer.
