Of the ten named, Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands came first with over half a million hashtags on the social media platform.

While Glen Coe is an extremely important historical location, it has gained a lot of recent popularity because of the James Bond and Harry Potter movie franchises.

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A My Voyage Scotland spokesperson said: “Scotland is known around the world for its stunning natural landscapes that offer tourists and locals alike picturesque views all year round.

“This study offers a fascinating insight into the locations that are more favourable on social media.”

They added: “What is interesting about the findings is that the top ten are a mix of iconic Scottish landmarks as well as lesser-known hidden gems.”

My Voyage Scotland is largely run by Graham Grieve, a writer, and traveler who has journeyed the length and breadth of Scotland for the last 25 years.

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Of the ten locations on this list, five were lochs:

1. Glen Coe, Scottish Highlands

Total number of hashtags: 555,800

2. Loch Lomond, West Dunbartonshire

Total number of hashtags: 550,000

Cairngorms, Scottish Highlands

Total number of hashtags: 443,700

4. Ben Nevis, Scottish Highlands

Total number of hashtags: 247,000

5. Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scottish Highlands

Total number of hashtags: 154,900

6. Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute

Total number of hashtags: 60,100

7. Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeenshire

Total number of hashtags: 59,600

8. Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands

Total number of hashtags: 47,900

9. Loch Tay, Central Scottish Highlands

Total number of hashtags: 44,200

10. Loch Leven, Perth and Kinross

Total number of hashtags: 43,900