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Arthur's Seat is part of an ancient volcano which forms the main peak of the group of hills in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. From the top of Arthur's Seat you can enjoy panoramic views of Edinburgh and watch as the autumnal colour palette envelops the city.
Arthur's Seat is part of an ancient volcano which forms the main peak of the group of hills in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. From the top of Arthur's Seat you can enjoy panoramic views of Edinburgh and watch as the autumnal colour palette envelops the city.
Arthur's Seat is part of an ancient volcano which forms the main peak of the group of hills in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. From the top of Arthur's Seat you can enjoy panoramic views of Edinburgh and watch as the autumnal colour palette envelops the city.

Scotland in Autumn: 16 places to see the best Autumn colours in Scotland, starting with Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh

If you love stunning Autumn colours, mild temperatures and no pesky midges (bugs) then you’ve come to the right place - assuming Scotland is the place you’ve come to as the scenery in Autumn is jaw-droppingly gorgeous.

Thomas Mackay
By Thomas Mackay
Published 18th Oct 2022, 12:42 BST
Updated 22nd Oct 2022, 13:26 BST

The Autumn season ignites the Scottish landscape with a vibrant collage of bright colours, seeing our trees transform from deep greens to an exquisite display of orange and brown hues.

With Scotland being a bastion of beauty famed for its iconic landscapes that have graced many a Hollywood title and even seen the country voted ‘the most beautiful country in the world’ in previous years, now is a perfect time to visit.

Looking to discover the best of Scotland’s Autumn scenery? Here are 16 beautiful places in Scotland to see the autumnal colours at their best.

Looking to discover the best of Scotland’s Autumn scenery? Here are 16 beautiful places in Scotland to see the autumnal colours at their best.

The Isle of Skye or just "Skye" is the northernmost and largest of the major islands in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. Boasting exceptional scenery all year round, Autumn is no exception and you will never be short of tourists fawning over the area.

5. Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye or just "Skye" is the northernmost and largest of the major islands in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. Boasting exceptional scenery all year round, Autumn is no exception and you will never be short of tourists fawning over the area. Photo: FrankWinkler via Pixabay

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Lennox Castle is an abandoned estate located in East Dumbartonshire roughly 12 miles north of Glasgow. It is surrounded by the Campsie Fells mountain range which becomes a magnificent palette of orange hues during this season and you can enjoy a forest stroll on your way to the castle too.

6. Lennox Castle

Lennox Castle is an abandoned estate located in East Dumbartonshire roughly 12 miles north of Glasgow. It is surrounded by the Campsie Fells mountain range which becomes a magnificent palette of orange hues during this season and you can enjoy a forest stroll on your way to the castle too. Photo: Valentine Kulikov via Pexels

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The River Dee rises in the Cairngorms and flows through Aberdeenshire to eventually reach the North Sea at Aberdeen. It is renowned for being an excellent run during the Autumn season sporting exquisite scenery and ambience.

7. River Dee, Aberdeenshire

The River Dee rises in the Cairngorms and flows through Aberdeenshire to eventually reach the North Sea at Aberdeen. It is renowned for being an excellent run during the Autumn season sporting exquisite scenery and ambience. Photo: vkbhat via Getty Images Signature

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The Ochil Hills is a range of hills located north of the Forth valley and bordered by Stirling. They provide some of Scotland's most varied walks despite being only 700 metres above sea level.

8. The Ochil Hills

The Ochil Hills is a range of hills located north of the Forth valley and bordered by Stirling. They provide some of Scotland's most varied walks despite being only 700 metres above sea level. Photo: jgshields via Getty Images

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