Most Beautiful Places in Scotland 2022: These are the most Instagrammable Scottish beauty spots - from Glencoe to Loch Leven
The research by My Voyage Scotland analysed Instagram hashtag data for over fifty beauty spots in Scotland to reveal the most Instagrammable.
Glencoe, located in the Highlands of Scotland takes the top spot as Scotland’s most Instagrammable beauty spot with 555,800 posts on the social media platform under the Glencoe hashtag.
Several Harry Potter films as well as James Bond’s Skyfall have been filmed at Glen Coe, making the glen ideal for a picturesque backdrop to any social media snaps.
And a total of five Scottish lochs made the list – led by Loch Lomond in second.
A spokesperson for My Voyage Scotland said: “Scotland is known around the world for its stunning natural landscapes that offer tourists and locals alike picturesque views all year round. This study offers a fascinating insight into the locations that are more favourable on social media. What is interesting about the findings is that the top ten are a mix of iconic Scottish landmarks as well as lesser-known hidden gems.”
Here’s the top 10 in full.
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Several Harry Potter films as well as James Bond’s Skyfall have been filmed at Glen Coe, making the glen ideal for a picturesque backdrop to any social media snaps.
9. Loch Tay
Loch Tay, in the central Highlands, is the sixth largest loch in Scotland, straddling both Stirling and Perth and Kinross counil areas. The small shingle beach at Kenmore is a particularly popular spot on a sunny day and the banks of the loch have attracted 44,200 Instagram hashtags. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Loch Leven
With 43,900 hashtags, the triangular Loch Leven completes our top 10. The pretty loch has a 13 mile circular trail around it - meaning you can see its beauty from all angles. Photo: Canva/Getty Images