DK Travel : Scotland : Outdoor

Arthur's Seat

A rugged rocky hill right in the center of the city giving spectacular views in every direction, overlooking the city and and out over the Firth of Forth. All the well known places can be spotted and photos taken will give lasting memories of your visit.
Arthur's Seat

Situated within Holyrood Park Arthur's Seat is an extinct volcano and one of the seven hills of Edinburgh. Although only 250m (823 feet) is a notable landmark, dominating the city which offer without question the best views of the city overlooking to the west the impressive Edinburgh Castle. It provides for the outdoor enthusiast a great green space in the heart of the city with many different walks for everyone.
edinburgh zoo

fantastic place with loads of animals great day out with the penguin walk!
Hermitage of Braid & Blackford Hill

The countryside in the city! A beautiful local nature reserve between Morningside and Liberton. There are many varied habitats - mixed woodlands, a stream, a duckpond, steep rocky slopes, wild flower meadows. Climb up to the grassy summit of the hill for an unbeatable view of the city. There are walks to suit all levels of fitness - there's even a carpark next to the observatory at the top of the hill if you want to see the view without the climb! A visitor centre in the middle of the Hermitage provides information on the wealth of wildlife in the reserve. The reserve is easy to get to by local buses.
Islay

The beaches of Islay are as varied as they are beautiful. While many are celebrated in the tourist brochures and guides there is one lesser-known stretch that will see you scrambling to take your shoes and socks off: Lossit Bay. It's got to be seen to be believed.
storybook glen

great place for the kids takes all day to walk around as there are many features in woods and up poles keep your eyes peeled!
The Trotternish high Level Route

One of the World's Best backpacking routes; a promenade over lush gresses at around 2000ft. over twenty miles giving constant views of dramatic clifftop, highland wildlife and a continuous vista over the whole north-west of Scotland.
Walks In and Around Howwood

Howwood is a village less than 30 minutes by train from Glasgow Central Station. There are interesting walks in and around Howwood. Details : http://www.howwood.com/pdf/howwood_route_guide.pdf The village also has it's own website with details of Whats On : www.howwood.com
Waters of Leith

Absolutely gorgeous 11 mile walk through Edinburgh following the Water of Leith. Walk through charming medieval neighborhoods, like Dean Village, bustling sea front vistas, gardens, and much more.