1. Scotland
Landing the top spot and the title of most beautiful country in the world, it is Scotland's ragged hills and heathered highlands that won over Rough Guides readers.
In the list that reveals the top 20 most beautiful countries, as voted for by its readers, Rough Guides states: "Who can deny that these wild beaches, deep lochs and craggy castles are some of the most wonderful and beautiful sights in the world?"