UNESCO sites are found the world over, but there is only one country with a national trail bringing all its treasures together. Scotland is a pioneer in many ways - not least in its attitude to responsible and sustainable travel - but this trail is unique. The route sweeps acoss the nation's 13 UNESCO-listed wonders, including Biospheres, Geoparks, Creative Cities and World Heritage Sites. And while it would take about 40 days to do in one go, you're encouraged to slow down and focus on one or two regions at a time. using public transport and your own feet to discover just what makes them shine.
WORLD HERITAGE SITES
What are they? UNESCO has been designating and protecting sites of global significance that occupy a special place in history since 1972. These 'World Heritage Sites' are recognised for what they tell us about our world, with the main criteria being that they offer 'outstanding universal value' to humanity.
HOW MANY ARE IN SCOTLAND?
Six: Edinburgh Old & New Towns; New Lanark; The Antonine Wall; The Forth Bridge; The Heart of Neolithic Orkney; St Kilda.
A SPOTLIGHT ON: The Antonine Wall.
This Roman frontier stretches for 60km, from Old Kilpatrick on the banks of the Firth of Clyde to near Bo'ness on the Firth of Forth. Work on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire began in 142 AD and the wall took about 12 years to complete.
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