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12 undiscovered hidden gems you need to visit in Scotland this summer
09.03.2022 - 16:25 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Getting out and re- discovering Scotland has been one of the true positives to come out of the pandemic.
Our little country has plenty of amazing things to offer and though this is usually well-known by tourists visiting us it's not such common knowledge for the rest of us who might take it for granted.
With that in mind we asked our readers what they consider to be the hidden gems that deserve to be discovered across Scotland and well, they had plenty of suggestions.
Some obvious, and some not so obvious.
Here are some of the best offerings for those of you looking to put together a fun trip this summer. You can find the original post and the full list of recommendations here .
This mighty stronghold in Dumfries and Galloway is one of Scotland's most unique castles and was a popular choice among our readers.
Jane Wolfe wrote: "I found it to be very interesting and an emotionally moving to just sit and experience."
The most northerly point of mainland Britain, Dunnet Head is home to some amazing scenery and of course, one of Scotland's most famous gins – Rock Rose Gin.
Alex Dunnett posted: "All too many go to John O’Groats and think that’s the furthest north they can go on land in the UK… it isn’t!"
Kirstie Porteous wrote: "Paisley may be the largest town but it’s always forgotten as so near Glasgow.
"Outside of Edinburgh, Paisley has the most listed buildings per square metre in the country, we have a 12th-century abbey where Marjory Bruce gave birth to King Robert II before dying and King Robert III is buried there."
The South of Scotland is filled with plenty of undiscovered towns such as Castle Douglas, Kelso and Moffat but our readers loved Melrose.
Laura Larrabee posted: "I visited Melrose Abbey ruins. Can see layers
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