Scotland, the northernmost country in the United Kingdom, is a land with wild mountainous landscapes such as the Cairngorms and the Northwest Highlands, interspersed with “glens” (valleys) and “loch” (lakes) of glacial origin. Its main cities are Edinburgh, the capital, with its iconic castle perched on a hill, and Glasgow, famous for its lively cultural scene. Scotland is also known for golf, played for the first time at the Old Course in St Andrews, around 1400.