With its rolling hills, winding rivers, quaint towns and breathtaking ancient architecture, Scotland 's landscape looks like it has jumped straight out of a storybook.
The northern country is peppered with picturesque villages nestled between mountainous terrain and larger cities that are almost too cute to be real.
From countryside escapes to city hideaways and seaside havens , Scotland's villages offer something for everyone, whether you are just visiting or live locally.
Earlier this year, I took a trip to Aberlour in the heart of the Highlands, Speyside, and I immediately felt as if I had stepped inside a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale or the set of The Holiday .
That being said, here's a list of the prettiest, most movie-set-worthy villages Scotland has to offer, so

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