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Top travel guide Lonely Planet has claimed that Scotland is one of the top ten countries to travel to in 2014.
Under the heading, 'an eventful year', the Lonely Planet have picked out the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Year of Homecoming, the European Festival of Brass in Perth, the Race the Castles orienteering world park tour and the referendum on Scottish independence in September as highlights.
The list, which puts Scotland behind Brazil and Antartica is taken from the Lonely Planet's Best of 2014 travel guide.
Contributor to the book, Tom Hall said:
"Next year Scotland will be well-deservedly taking the spotlight on the world stage.
"The country's buzzing cities and stunning scenery have plenty to offer visitors, combined with an incredible calendar of events and Scotland looks set for a year-long celebration."
The decision to include Scotland in thelist was taken by a panel of Lonelly Planet's experts.
Mike Cantlay, chairman of VisitScotland, said: "It's clear that 2014 is Scotland's chance to shine on the world stage, and to have this commendation from Lonely Planet is a fantastic seal of approval.
"From the bells bringing in our year-long Homecoming celebrations on Hogmanay, to the biggest ever sporting events to take place in Scotland - the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and the Ryder Cup, this could be the greatest ever chance for our country to be seen as a globally recognised, must-visit destination for many years to come."
Wish I could afford to go! Joan:redrose:
Under the heading, 'an eventful year', the Lonely Planet have picked out the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Year of Homecoming, the European Festival of Brass in Perth, the Race the Castles orienteering world park tour and the referendum on Scottish independence in September as highlights.
The list, which puts Scotland behind Brazil and Antartica is taken from the Lonely Planet's Best of 2014 travel guide.
Contributor to the book, Tom Hall said:
"Next year Scotland will be well-deservedly taking the spotlight on the world stage.
"The country's buzzing cities and stunning scenery have plenty to offer visitors, combined with an incredible calendar of events and Scotland looks set for a year-long celebration."
The decision to include Scotland in thelist was taken by a panel of Lonelly Planet's experts.
Mike Cantlay, chairman of VisitScotland, said: "It's clear that 2014 is Scotland's chance to shine on the world stage, and to have this commendation from Lonely Planet is a fantastic seal of approval.
"From the bells bringing in our year-long Homecoming celebrations on Hogmanay, to the biggest ever sporting events to take place in Scotland - the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and the Ryder Cup, this could be the greatest ever chance for our country to be seen as a globally recognised, must-visit destination for many years to come."
Wish I could afford to go! Joan:redrose: