Scotland has long been the preserve of travellers in the know, but more recently it’s morphed into one of the great global bucket-list destinations, with its rising popularity resulting in a £4 billion tourist economy (and growing!).
And it’s not hard to pinpoint the appeal when you begin to appreciate its ability to stir something elemental in visitors, thanks to its vast landscapes and layered history that’s impossible not to fall head over heels for. From island-dotted lochs to…

