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16.08.2023 - 23:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The most 'Instagrammable' destinations in the UK have been revealed - and five Scottish beauty spots are included. The results come from a survey that asked 2,000 adults to name the most social media-worthy locations around the nation.
The Isle of Skye placed highest out of all the Scottish spots, coming in at number two behind St Michael's Mount in Cornwall. Skye is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides, and is a top holiday destination for people across Scotland and beyond.
It is renowned for its rugged scenery, stunning fishing villages, and spectacular wildlife, while its capital Portree is home to a scenic harbour and plenty of tasty food spots. With 51 per cent of respondents putting beautiful landscapes at the top of their priorities when travelling within the UK, it is no surprise that Skye placed so highly on the list.
Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, meanwhile, came in fourth behind The Holy Island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland. Known as the gateway to the Western Highlands, it is particularly popular for its large variety of walking and hiking trails — as well as its close proximity to Ben Nevis.
The Orkney archipelago rounds out the top five, famous for its long days, light nights, and fascinating history. Some of the most scenic spots on the islands include the Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, the rugged Old Man of Hoy sea stack, and the neolithic Standing Stones of Stenness.
Loch Awe in Argyll and Bute and Fair Isle in the Shetland Islands are the final two Scottish destinations to be included in the list, coming in at number six and nine respectively. The former is the longest freshwater loch in Scotland, home to many ancient castles, while the latter is the most geographically remote inhabited
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