Scotland is one of Europe’s most beautiful countries. Placed in the north of Great Britain, it offers from incredible landscapes to marvellous cities to all of us and you will fall in love immediately. Famous for its whisky, kilts, castles and Nessie, of course, when you visit the country you will discover that this part of the island hides numerous surprises.<o:p></o:p>

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Edinburgh, the country’s capital and second-largest city, is fantastic and we can find in it several activities and performances during all the year, although I wish to emphasize the Edinburgh International Festival and the Military Tattoo, both celebrated in August. The International Festival is mainly based on music, theatre, opera and dance, and in the Military Tattoo, taking place in the castle, every night various military bands of different countries are joined to offer a striking show with drums, bagpipes and bugles especially. It is a really lively area at night.<o:p></o:p>

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On the contrary, you can also find more relaxed places in this country, for instance in the south of the country or in its islands, such as Skye or Orkney. The views are absolutely breathtaking and visited in winter we will even have the possibility of seeing northern lights from the island of Shetland. In addition, you will bump into more than one cow or sheep both driving and walking.<o:p></o:p>

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I still remember the first time that I was there, it was with three friends and obviously we rented a car, because is much easier to travel around the country so I recommend it insistently. I was the only one with a driving licence and at the beginning I was terrified of driving in another country and on the other side of the road, though after loads of kilometres I ended up getting used to doing it. In spite of everything it was a great experience! I have been there twice and I think that next year I will go again.<o:p></o:p>

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I thoroughly recommend this country; I have not visited a better place for a long time. Do not miss it!<o:p></o:p>