Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption The Outer Hebrides gained acknowledgment in the form of its beaches, distilleries, and the hiking routes of the Hebridean Way
The Scottish Highlands and islands ought to have identified one of the top parts in the world for travellers in 2019.
Lonely Planet has revealed that the region has been listed among its top 10 “Best in Travel” destinations.
Featuring fifth on the listing, the steer describes the Highlands and islands as “one of the wildest, least inhabited and most scenic parts of Europe”.
It commits special mention to the North Coast 500 operating route, the North East 250 and the Snow Roads.
‘Glorious natural landscape’
The Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019 is a highly-anticipated annual collection of the most wonderful travelling destinations, tendencies, pilgrimages and suffers to have in the year ahead.
It also reveals the top 10 parts, countries, metropolis and best importance regions to visit in 2019.
Piedmont in Italy, best knows we being dwelling to Leonardo Da Vinci, topped the “Best in Travel” list, followed by the Catskills in the USA, Northern Peru and the Red Centre in Australia.
Image copyrightLonely PlanetImage caption The Glenfinnan Viaduct in the west Highlands, constructed famous by the Harry Potter films, is highlighted in the guide
Claiming fifth region, the Scottish Highlands and islands were commended for their “innovative and fast-developing” accommodation sector, ranging from purpose-built campervan parking spots, to designer cottages simulated on ancient buildings.
Tom Hall, Lonely Planet’s editorial director, said: “The wild landscapes of Scotland’s Highlands and islands offer the ultimate flee and inspecting the region’s remote areas is now easier than ever thanks to impressive developments in accommodation.
“This is a stunning field with so much better to give travellers, from its glorious natural landscape and rich history to enviable neighbourhood food and drink.”
Visitor experiences listed included basking the region’s sought-after seafood eateries, enjoying a nature-watching trip-up, and climbing a mountain with the iconic pinnacle of Suilven referenced following the repair and upgrade of its footpath .~ ATAGEND
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Lonely Planet recommended visitors to the Highlands and islands clamber a mountain such as Suilven
Also highlighted in the four pages dedicated to the region, the North Coast 500 pushing route which has been in comparison with the U’Ss Route 66.
Stretching more than 500 miles, it was developed as a style of delivering tourists to disguised specific regions of the Highlands and passing economic benefits to struggling communities.
The distillery experience was also praised by Lonely Planet.
With over 20 distilleries opening in Scotland in the last two years, whisky is suffering a boom not envisioned since the 1890 s.
The guide said: “Whisky is the essence of the Highlands, a thousand years of record and culture distilled.”
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Lonely Planet recommended spending “at least three days” exploring the treasures of the Outer Hebrides, like the prehistoric Callanish stones in Lewis Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption The guide indicates joining a nature-watching trip and gratifying some of the locals
Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland chief executive, said he was “thrilled, though not entirely surprised” to watch the Highlands and islands build the prestigious list.
“This stunning part of Scotland punches well above its load on the international stage as a thriving vacation destination for people from both across the globe and the UK, ” he added.
‘Warm welcome’
Highland Council leader, Margaret Davidson, said being selected as one of Lonely Planet’s top fields was a “splendid accolade”.
She said: “I have always considered it one of the best places to inspect not just for our fabulous backdrop but also for the range of activities available, our distinct culture and of course the warm welcome for which the Highlands are famous.”
Scotland’s Tourism Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “It’s marvelous to insure the Highlands and islands receive recognition for its breath-taking scenery, history and heritage.
“From its wide range of distilleries and tourist attractions, to its beautiful islands and iconic landmarks, I am sure the Lonely Planet’s support for the Highlands and islands will help to inspire and captivate the imaginations of new visitors.”
Lonely Planet named Sri Lanka the number one country to visit in 2019, whilst Copenhagen in Denmark was named “capital of cool” as the best metropolitan to visit in the year ahead.
Top 10 Regions in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019
Piedmont, Italy The Catskills, USA Northern Peru The Red Centre, Australia Scotland’s Highlands and islands Russian Far East Gujarat, India Manitoba, Canada Normandy, France Elqui Valley, Chile
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The Outer Hebrides gained acknowledgment in the form of its beaches, distilleries, and the hiking routes of the Hebridean Way 
