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Edinburgh. City status. Recent bids. See also. References. Cities of Scotland. Edinburgh. Glasgow. Dundee. Aberdeen. Inverness. Perth. Stirling. Dunfermline. class=notpageimage|. A map of the eight cities of Scotland. Scotland has eight cities. Edinburgh is the capital city and Glasgow is the most populous.
Map of Scotland showing some of the major towns and cities. This list of towns and cities in Scotland with a population of more than 15,000 is ordered by population, as defined and compiled by the National Records of Scotland organisation.
- Edinburgh. The capital city of Scotland is steeped in hundreds of years of history. Also, the list of things to do in Edinburgh is extensive. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- St Andrews. The charming town is famous for being the birthplace of golf – but also for its fascinating history, cultural scene and vast sandy beaches.
- Glasgow. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and one of the biggest cities in the UK. There are plenty of things to do and see in Glasgow to keep your Scotland trip memorable.
- Fort William. Known as the Outdoor Capital of the UK, this picturesque town is located on the shores of Loch Linnhe with mighty Ben Nevis in the backdrop.
- Edinburgh. Whether you're here for a weekend or a week, Edinburgh offers no end of things to do. While the capital city of Scotland is best known for its incredible medieval castle - Edinburgh Castle is consistently ranked as one of the UK's most visited tourist attractions - there are numerous other parts of this beautiful city to explore.
- Glasgow. Since its transformation from an industrial city to the cultural center of Scotland, Glasgow has become one of the country's top-rated tourist destinations.
- Aberdeen. Known locally as the "The Flower of Scotland," Aberdeen, like Glasgow, is full of parks and gardens. By far the most famous is Duthie Park, home to the internationally acclaimed David Welch Winter Gardens, one of the UK's biggest indoor gardens.
- Dundee. An easy day trip from Edinburgh, Dundee is famous for its spectacular river crossings. Stretching as far as the eye can see across the Firth of Tay from Dundee all the way to the village of Wormit, the Tay Rail Bridge was constructed in 1887 and remains an impressive - and much photographed - feat of engineering.
- Edinburgh. Edinburgh is the obvious starting place when planning to visit Scotland. The capital city of Scotland is the most famous of all the cities in the country.
- Aberdeen. Aberdeen is the third most populous city (check out the official Aberdeen population here) and one of the best cities in Scotland. Aberdeen is known for being a port city located on the shores of the North Sea.
- Glasgow. Glasgow has a reputation for being Scotland’s ‘other city’, regularly coming second behind Edinburgh. However, over the past few decades, Glasgow has really come into its own, and it is now considered one of the best cities in Scotland.
- Perth. Perth is a riverside city situated along the banks of the River Tay. It is a beautiful city with a regal atmosphere and distinguished historical architecture.
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1. Dunkeld Perthshire. Dunkeld Cathedral. © VisitScotland / Kenny Lam. Officially classified as a town, this Perthshire gem set on the banks of the flowing River Tay retains a distinctly "village" atmosphere.
