Scotland County
Nestled on the outskirts of the region, Scotland County can be easy to overlook — but don’t.
The county is home to a slew of unique attractions, festivals and events, as well as a college with a nationally-renowned reputation for equestrian sports.
Named for the large number of Scots who settled the land, it’s hard to go far in the county without seeing plaid or hearing about long-ago clan legends and rivalries from locals.
But that’s not the only thing the county has to offer.
Every year, the Storytelling Arts Center of the Southeast in Laurinburg presents its annual Storytelling Festival of Carolina, an increasingly popular three-day event that features nationally-acclaimed storytellers.
Other attractions include Cypress Bend Vineyards in Wagram, which offers wine-tastings in a sleek lodge that rivals those found in Napa Valley. On Friday evenings, visitors can sip wine and dance to live jazz on the grounds.
Antique car buffs can visit the Museum of Scotland County, conveniently located across the street from the John Blue House, a late 19th-century house built to look like a Mississippi River boat.
Other popular events include the annual John Blue Cotton Festival, a celebration of the county’s history, which takes place in October.