Two Scottish cities have been named among a top ten list of the most unique places to travel to in 2022.
Glasgow and Edinburgh were named among the likes of San Francisco, Amsterdam and Washington DC in the prestigious list.
The research from travel insurance specialists William Russell analysed each city based on the number of unique and interesting things to do in a bid to find the world’s best cities for a unique getaway.
A spokesperson for the firm said: "We have ranked cities in the most populated countries around the world based on the number of unique, hidden and interesting things to do as listed on AtlasObscura, per 100,000 of the population to reveal the world’s best locations for a secret escape."
Speaking about Edinburgh which was named second just behind the US Capital of Washington D.C., the William Russell team said: "Famous for its rich history and culture preserved in castles, Edinburgh in Scotland is one of the world’s best cities for a unique travel vacation.
"Edinburgh’s interesting sights and attractions include the Holyrood Abbey Ruins and the Witches’ Well."
With 30.29 hidden and unique things to do per 100,000 residents, the capital finished just above Glasgow in 6th, which listed 10.02 things to do per 100,000 residents.
The pair finished above the likes of London, New York, Rome and Amsterdam on the list, with Edinburgh also ranking third overall in the best cities in the world for a growing unique food scene. Home to 1.04 hidden and unique places for food and drink per 100,000 people.
When it comes to art, history and culture, both Glasgow and Edinburgh smashed their rivals, with the capital found to be the best city in the world for unique art, while both cities were named in the top 3 in terms of cities with the most unique historical and cultural attractions.
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