My view of beautiful, historic Edinburgh Edinburgh is known as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is steeped in rich history, architectural delights, open and friendly locals and is an excellent base or starting point for other Scottish exploration. This was my first trip back to my homeland since 1986. Glasgow goes unappreciated by many. Some people believe that Glasgow is still violent, it's not.
Many people believe the accent is impossible to understand, ok, but it's endearing.
My top Scottish pick - Fort William is about 100 miles north of Glasgow. It is an excellent base for exploring the amazing beauty of the west highlands.