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At the Fife Arms in the Scottish Highlands, the artwork is extraordinary and the afternoon tea might involve whisky.

Once one of Scotland’s historic capitals, Dunfermline has plenty to offer the modern-day traveler, including an 11th-century abbey and Scottish tapas.

Flanked by seas and full of natural wonders, this region is worth the journey.

Discover culinary marvels—ranging from traditionally Scottish to farm-to-table dishes of flourishing urban movements—throughout the country’s gorgeous landscapes.

There’s perhaps no better way to immerse yourself in Great Britain’s vibrant cities, UNESCO sites, and gorgeous countryside than on two feet. Whether taking urban strolls, hiking the coast, or ambling through pastoral greenery, you’ll meet local people, slow down, truly take it all in, and increase your steps—all while lowering your carbon footprint.

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AFAR Staffers share their experiences celebrating Thanksgiving around the world

Translating into ‘big song’ in Gaelic, Òran Mór is a linchpin of entertainment in Glasgow’s trendy west end. Located in the former Kelvinside Parish Church, this stunner of a venue is host to concerts (think FKA Twigs), plays (the irresistible play, pie and pint combo), and weddings (naturally) in addition to being a charming restaurant. While I tried my first haggis in Edinburgh, it really fell flat in comparison to this one. Though it’s easy to thistle-up at the idea of eating a sheep’s innards, it’s actually of little concern once you’re hungry and diving into a plate of it. Haggis is whipped up from a sheep’s pluck — aka their heart, liver and lungs — and comes hacked up with onion, oatmeal and plenty of spices. Following the makeover it’s pretty unrecognizable. Traditionally it comes served with neeps and tatties, a rather charming way of saying mashed turnips and potatoes. Here the goods arrive drenched in whiskey sauce and chances are, you’ll eat every bite.

This landmark restaurant is one of the most renowned in Scotland, let alone the Hebrides. Located on the shore of Loch Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, it pairs the very best Scottish food with friendly professionalism and unique surroundings, enabling guests to feel like one with the stunning landscape. In the kitchen, chef Scott Davies—who starred on MasterChef: The Professionals—combines fresh seasonal ingredients and Nordic techniques to create such dishes as Loch Dunvegan scorched langoustine tails with oyster mousse, and Soay lamb with fermented cabbage, haggis, and black garlic ketchup. There’s also a notable wine and drinks list, which the staff is more than willing to help you pair with your meal. If, after dining here, you simply don’t want the night to end, know that there are six beautifully appointed rooms in the House Over-By, right next door to the restaurant.

If you wanted to trace Scotland’s modern culinary renaissance, you would begin here, on Ashton Lane in Glasgow’s West End, where the late Ronnie Clydesdale opened Ubiquitous Chip in 1971. Even then, Clydesdale recognized that Scottish produce could serve as the building blocks of standout cuisine, with nary a chip in sight. Now run by his son Colin, the Ubiquitous Chip is still one of the standard-bearers of Glasgow fine dining, though the space itself is elegantly casual. The venison haggis with champit tatties (mashed potatoes with parsley) has been on the menu since the beginning, but also worth trying is the Caledonian ice cream with poached plums and honey oats.

Glasgow’s restaurant scene is as healthy as any in the UK. Sometimes, however, it is hard to beat a dinner of deep fried battered fish and chips liberally doused in salt and vinegar eaten direct from a greaseproof wrapper. Beloved of Glaswegians from all walks of life, the humble fish supper along with its brethren the sausage supper, the haggis supper and even the deep-fried pizza supper is available at excellent chippies throughout the city. Recommended venues include The Blue Lagoon, Merchant Chippie and Chippie Doon The Lane.

Scotia exemplifies Dunedin. An intimate bistro calling itself “a wee slice of Edinburgh,” it serves traditional Scottish dishes with a contemporary New Zealand flair. House specialties include smoked beef fillet and Scotland’s famous (or infamous) haggis. The Whisky Bar has more than 200 Scottish single malts and a half dozen craft beers on tap. Scotia is open from 5 to 11 p.m.; closed Mondays.