Places to visit in Scotland during the summer Part 1.

THE UK

Once you’ve experienced summer in Britain, you’ll see why it’s one of the best places to visit in August. The British truly savor the sun – especially in Scotland, where the far-flung Orkney Islands (Scotland in the summer part 2) get nearly 17 hours of daylight. August also brings the buzz of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the raucous live shows found during Edinburgh’s festival season.

Let’s take a look.

Witness the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo. A hush descends and eyes turn to the castle. The skirl of the pipes rises and drums crack the night air as a tide of tunics and tartan flood from the drawbridge. For a limited time in August, you can experience the incredible Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The event typically takes place every August, and this year will take place from the 7^th – 29^th.

It features British and international military bands, pipe bands, drums, and cultural dancers and the finale features fireworks and the iconic “Lone Piper” performance atop the castle ramparts.

Now let’s look at Edinburgh Castle that looms over the city, cutting an imposing site. Enjoy walks inside the walls of Edinburgh Castle to view the Scottish Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny and Mons Meg.

Edinburgh castle is a historic fortress and former royal residence perched atop Castle Rock, a volcanic plug formed 350 million years ago. As Scotland’s most famous icon and a chief element of the UNESCO World Heritage site, it has served as a military garrison, prison, and treasury over its 1100-year history. It is famously known as the most besieged place in Great Britain, having changed hands over 20 times during various conflicts. Key visiting points are: The Honours of Scotland: Britain’s oldest Crown Jewels, displayed alongside the Stone of Destiny, used for centuries in royal coronations.