It’s cuffing season, and for those of you already in long-term relationships, that means maybe you might be starting to think about locking it down for life. But you can’t just get down on one knee in any old place – after all, if romance is in the air, your partner is probably more likely to say yes.
That’s why a new ranking of the best locations to propose around the world has just dropped. Listing the planet’s 30 most romantic spots to pop the question, the Destination: Proposal Index looked at locations around the world to come up with the definitive ranking. The index considered things including the cost of entry, surprise factor, cultural and spiritual impact and Instagram-ability for each spot to give it an overall score out of 100.
Featuring in the list was one very atmospheric Scottish desination: Eilean Donan Castle. Situated in the Scottish Highlands, this thirteenth-century abode is marooned on an island where three lochs meet. The striking castle is surrounded by views of lakes and mountains that are sure to make for a memorable proposal indeed.
With an overall score of 61, Eilean Donan Castle got an eight out of 10 for Instagram-ability and for noise level, meaning your romantic moment should go down without much interruption. At the other end of the scale, it scored only four for weather stability, and five for surprise factor and accessibility.
Other destinations on the list included the London Eye, Niagara Falls, and the Grand Canal in Venice.
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