What are the most beautiful parts of Scotland? Best for seeing wildlife (eagles) etc?

I remember driving to Aviemore some years back and was speechless at some of the roads and views that we went up to get there.

I have been a regular visitor to Loch Lomond over the years staying at Cameron House but it has always been well worth the trip.
 
Mull is stunning. Taking our third road trip there this summer in my old motorhome. Try the southern peninsula.. some fabulous beaches to camp next to but very basic with no amenities, which keeps the masses away. Be mindful that autumn seems to come early.. think of August as September. Your experience will all depend on the weather.. exploring amazing beaches at your leisure or wondering if it'll ever stop raining.
 
really depends on what you want to do.

The misses and I often go to Edinburgh for a long weekend as we love the place.

Islay is also on my list due to the high concentration of top drawer distilleries.

I go fishing and kayaking a couple of times a year, last few times been to Loch Awe , near Oban, and the landscape is amazing. I am still looking for that 30lb Pike that has so far eluded me though.

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FatFrank said:
I remember driving to Aviemore some years back and was speechless at some of the roads and views that we went up to get there.

I have been a regular visitor to Loch Lomond over the years staying at Cameron House but it has always been well worth the trip.
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Another shout for Loch Lomond, although I am not as flush as Frank, so stayed in the Duck Bay hotel next door to Cameron House.
 
I did like the really isolated spots and there are some in Scotland, no phone signals, no human sounds or lights, in the evening when still the sound of pure silence. Only single track roads for miles and miles say on the Ardamurchan Penisula.

Richard Branson owns an island that people can stay on - only about 6 houses and a shed shop that opens half a day week for. He rents out the houses - Ailsa Craig? No roads - little boat twice a week ferries booked visitors.

Fort William - nicknamed Tesco Town - they compete with Tartan tac shops and outdoor clothing hypermarkets.

Rains 300 days of the year.
 
Both Mull and Arran are great, love them both.

Arran is a lot less wild than Mull, reminded me more of the Lake District but enjoyed my visit immensely. We stayed just on the edge of the path to Glen Rosa and I would walk there every morning and it was one of the most magical things I’ve done. Trip on a boat to Holy Isle worth it too. Midges were bad but used Smidge and Avon skin so soft and they worked well but current warm wet weather is ideal conditions for them, so beware.

Mull was great, wildlife better than Arran - saw tons of white tailed eagles and a few Golden and some of the scenery and unspoilt beaches (Langamull) were breathtaking. Takes ages to get anywhere though as the roads are all very narrow so give yourself plenty of time.

As others have said, you have to be lucky with the weather, but if the sunshine’s there are very few places I’d rather be.
 
Redwurzel said:
I did like the really isolated spots and there are some in Scotland, no phone signals, no human sounds or lights, in the evening when still the sound of pure silence. Only single track roads for miles and miles say on the Ardamurchan Penisula.

Richard Branson owns an island that people can stay on - only about 6 houses and a shed shop that opens half a day week for. He rents out the houses - Ailsa Craig? No roads - little boat twice a week ferries booked visitors.

Fort William - nicknamed Tesco Town - they compete with Tartan tac shops and outdoor clothing hypermarkets.

Rains 300 days of the year.
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It does rain quite a bit at Fort William but nowhere near 300 days a year. It can get really, really hot there too. The worst sunburn I ever had was from a couple of hours sitting in the sun near there.
 
Skye and the Outer Hebrides are amazing, although Skye has become very busy. Best to visit off-season. I absolutely love that part of the world.
 
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