Most people think of Scotland as a country filled with kilt-wearing bagpipe players, but in fact, Scotland offers a wide array of choices for visitors, not only in the dramatic variety of landscapes, but also in the diverse options it offers, from cosmopolitan to secluded nature reserves. Tourism in Scotland has been on the rise for a few decades with no indication of slowing down. Time Out has commissioned local experts to divulge their favorite things about Scotland, ranging from thegastronomy and architecture to places off the beaten path. Adventure travel options abound, as well as golf courses, whiskey distillery tours, and ancient castles and monuments. There are festivals year-round, ranging from literary to the annual Fringe Festival.