The town of Oban acts as a gateway to many of Scotland's islands ... With long nights and mostly clear skies, winter is perfect for stargazing — especially at the Dark Sky Reserve on Coll.

From Glasgow to Oban, the scheduled journey takes ... but keep in mind that Scotland is short on daylight hours in the winter, meaning you'll return in the dark. During the longest day of the ...

Head to the country's storied west coast, the historic seat of the powerful Clan Campbell, for smoke-laced whiskies, shoreline adventures and towering Munros.