Multiple outlets publish a travel piece arguing that travellers often pass through a Scottish city too quickly, treating it as a brief stop on a popular driving route rather than a destination in its own right. The articles present the city as having enough attractions to justify more time than a pitstop.

The three sources share the same framing and message, with no clear differences in reported facts: they describe the city as “underrated,” mention that it sits on a major driving route, and contend that the experience is richer than readers may expect. The articles function as promotional travel commentary rather than reporting new events, focusing on why visitors should plan to linger.

Because the provided excerpts contain the same core claims and do not specify particular landmarks, timelines, or sources, the account remains general. Across outlets, the emphasis is on changing travellers’ expectations about the city’s appeal and encouraging a longer visit rather than a quick pass-through.