TRAVEL

IPA Scotland (Region No. 1 in the British Section) wishes to welcome all IPA visitors to the "Best Small Country in the World". This page will give you an idea of what to see and do in Scotland and if you are visiting please contact us, giving us at least 6 weeks notice (3 months for group visits) so we can welcome you during your stay. Please also include a copy of your membership when asking for assistance.

Any members in Scotland wishing to travel abroad and getting assistance from IPA please contact us and we will point them in the right direction.

The main cities in the country are Glasgow and Edinburgh, and our capital, Edinburgh is the most popular tourist destination, particularly during the month of August when the Military Tattoo and Festival is taking place. That therefore means that accommodation at that time of the year there is very expensive. Our IPA flat is only about an hour and a half drive from Edinburgh.

Both Edinburgh and Glasgow have historic building and museums to visit and both have city centre bus tours (hop on, hop off), which are an excellent way to see around. Edinburgh Castle and the Tattoo are must sees, and in Glasgow the Cathedral and Provans Lordship (oldest house in the city) are the same. It would take too long to list everything to do here.

The borders of Scotland are famous for their textiles and IPA Scotland is proud that Lothian and Borders Branch registered an official IPA Tartan. It is well worn at functions throughout the world and by Pipe bands.

In the Central belt of Scotland you will find towns like Falkirk (which is home to the worlds only rotating boat lift The Falkirk Wheel), Linlithgow (with it's Palace which is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots), and the city of Stirling which also has a castle and many historic sites including the site of the Battle of Bannockburn (William Wallace "Braveheart" country!).

Heading northwards Perth and Dundee (city of Discovery) are worth visiting and the whisky distilleries of course. There are many whisky trails throughout Scotland. Lowlands, Speyside, Highland, Islay.

Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, has Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness nearby. You never know, you just might get to see Nessie (our friendly monster) if you visit.

Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland, is home to our national poet Robert Burns. Easily accessible from Glasgow Prestwick airport, with the low cost flights arriving there

As is evident, there is plenty to see in Scotland and during the summer you may want to go and see a traditional Highland Games. And there has been no mention of places to visit such as Aberdeen, the Island of Skye, Orkney Island and Shetland if you have time. The list is endless.