THE top five best cities to visit in Scotland this year have been revealed.
A new study, commissioned by travel gurus LNER, has ranked destinations across five key categories: family-friendly, outdoor experiences, food, culture, and sustainability.
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Scotland’s top five cities to visit have been revealedCredit: Alamy
The comprehensive report analysed 71 towns and cities across the UK, pulling data from a whole host of trusted sources including the Met Office and the MICHELIN Guide.
Each city was then scored out of 100 to reveal the ultimate champions.
Falkirk was hailed as the most family-friendly city.
It boasts the highest number of child-friendly activities per capita, great green spaces and top family friendly hotels.
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There are plenty of attractions including The Kelpies, The Falkirk Wheel and Kinneil Railway.
If you love the great outdoors, head to Inverness.
It’s packed with 173 walking trails per 100 people, boasts top-ranked nature reserves and soaks up a whopping 1,250 sunshine hours
While Edinburgh was named the foodie heaven.
The capital city is home to 26 MICHELIN Guide recommended restaurants and a staggering 1,882 dining options.
Stirling reigns supreme for culture.
Stunning Scots hotel with jaw-dropping views and spa, right in the city centre
The historic city has the highest number of bookshops per person, seven museums and a buzzing art and music scene.
Lastly, Aberdeen takes the crown for sustainability.
The Granite City boasts Scotland‘s cleanest air, a fantastic range of eco-friendly hotels and loads of great vegan and thrift shopping options.
David Flesher, Commercial Director at LNER, said: “When you’re choosing where to go, it’s not always easy to know what a city is really best at—especially if you’re trying to plan something special.
“This research helps take out the guesswork and shows what different places have to offer.
“We hope this guide helps people make more informed choices, whether they’re planning a day trip or a longer summer break. There are so many brilliant destinations on our route, and this is just one more way to celebrate them.”