The patron saint of Scotland is Saint Andrew， and Saint Andrew，s Day is celebrated in the country on November 30.
Visit the Country
If you are looking for a good holiday destinationdestination n.目的地， ［计］ 目的文件， 目的单元格 choice or will be conducting business here， then you won，t be disappointed in the facilities availableavailable adj.可用到的， 可利用的， 有用的， 有空的， 接受探访的. There are lots of wonderful things to see and do， from sightseeing to sport and entertainment activities and exciting festivals not to be missed. Ideas and suggestions for children，s entertainment， transport information and general travel tips and maps to the area are also included on these pages. We have information on shopping and dining and give you our selectionselection n.选择， 挑选， 选集， 精选品 of the top 10 things to do while visiting. Climate/weather details are also mentioned so you，ll know the best time to enjoy this exciting area.
Scotland is one of four constituent nations which form the United Kingdom （the other three are England， Wales and Northern Ireland）. It forms the northern part of the island of Great Britain.
Divided into three main regions； the Highlands， the Midland Valley （Central Belt） and the Southern Uplands there are many different areas to explore. The cities of Edinburgh， Glasgow and Dundee together with numerous towns and the majority of Scotland，s industry is located within the Midland Valley. This broad is geologically distinctdistinct adj.清楚的， 明显的， 截然不同的， 独特的 from the surrounding regions， and is interesting， in its own right.
Here the Rivers Clyde， Forth and Tay open into significant estuaries and support the major cities mentioned above. These provide access for industry and travel and for the population in these regions， provide the basis of their lives.
From majesticmajestic adj.宏伟的， 庄严的 glensglen n.峡谷， 幽谷 and tranquil lochs to exciting concerts and pulsing city nightlife， Scotland offers an unrivalled range of things to see and do. For the more energeticenergetic adj.精力充沛的， 积极的 there are exceptional leisure facilities， including the some of the world，s greatest golf courses， stunning mountain walks and thrilling watersports.
There are countless historic castles， monuments and museums， to enjoy or perhaps take a relaxing canal trip across the country on either the Caledonian or Forth and Clyde Canal is more， your fancyfancy adj.奇特的， 异样的 vt.想象， 设想， 认为， 爱好， 自负 n.爱好， 迷恋， 想象力
If you，re planning a visit to Scotland， for either business or pleasure， take a look through our information on places to visit， things to see and do， and discover the country even before you set foot on its soil.
As well as being a popular holiday destination， Scotland is a fantastic place to live and work. Scotland offers leading companies from around the world a highquality business location， together with a good quality of life.
The country boasts international airports at Glasgow， Edinburgh， Aberdeen and Prestwick in Ayrshire， as well as several regional airports. There are also good rail and road links across the country， and an exceptionalexceptional adj.例外的， 异常的 range of accommodation and visitor attractions to suit all who visit. Why not discover it for yourself， via these pages and feel at home there， even before you arrive.
