Three 'beautiful' Scottish villages named among…

Three 'beautiful' Scottish villages named among Britain's 'greatest'

THREE "beautiful" and stunning villages in Scotland have been named among the "greatest" in the UK.

The locations were named alongside other places in the UK, including Saltaire in Yorkshire and Dent in Cumbria.

Introducing the list, The Telegraph said that while many of the country's "most eye-catching" villages have been spoilt by mass tourism, there are a number of underrated "beautiful" spots across the British Isles that "retain their authentic character".

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Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, Inverie in the Highlands and St Monans in Fife were the Scottish villages named among the "greatest" by The Telegraph.

Tobermory, Isle of Mull

Tobermory (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Despite the Isle of Mull absorbing hoards of visitors in the summer months, Tobermory is largely shielded from this.

The town is best-known for its "necklace of pastel-hued waterfront houses," which have been described as "postcard-perfect".

People of a certain age may also remember the town as the setting of the hit children's television show Balamory.

Those coming here will see a village "bursting" with restaurants and businesses serving fresh seafood and award-winning cheddar, chocolate and whisky

Inverie, Highlands

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Inverie is a thriving community complete with its own green power supply, a well-stocked community shop and a must-visit brewery.

For a little bit of adventure, visitors can swim in the nearby waters or try some of the most "mind-blowing" and "life-affirming" hiking routes anywhere in the UK.

St Monans, Fife

St Monans (Image: Getty Images) Located in Fife’s iconic East Neuk, a region described as Scotland’s "secret Cornwall," the less-visited village of St Monans proudly retains its fishing fleet and smokehouse.

According to the newspaper, the vibe here is more "Hanseatic than Highland" thanks to the town's historic North Sea trading links.

St Monans is full of history, with the local church dating back to the 14th century and Newark Castle being dubbed a "rugged" 16th-century "wonder" worth visiting.

After traversing the Fife Coastal Path, those coming here are beckoned to enjoy a seafood dinner while overlooking the boats.

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