The Scottish village among the prettiest to see this winter

Culross has been described as one of the country's "best-preserved" 17th-century villages, is well known for its role in the Outlander TV series.

It was named alongside other lovely spots across the UK, including Portmeirion in Wales and Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds, a town that is said to be like something straight out of a "fairytale".

Introducing Culross' ranking, Hello! Magazine said that there is truly "nothing better than hibernating in a cosy pub next to a roaring fire, surrounded by the quaintest and prettiest countryside the UK has to offer".

Culross is said to be one of the best-preserved 17th and 18th century villages in Scotland (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The publication added that the only thing that "tops that scene" is snow on the ground and a "crisp bite" in the air.

Why the 'atmospheric' and 'remarkable' Culross is one of the prettiest winter villages in the UK

Discussing the Scottish village and what makes it such a pretty place to visit in the winter, the magazine said: "One of Scotland’s best-preserved 17th-century villages, Culross truly feels like stepping onto a historical film set. 

"Featuring cobbled lanes, an ochre-hued palace, and atmospheric narrow alleyways, the village has been used regularly as a set for the period drama Outlander, starring Catriona Balfe and Sam Heughan."

Culross was once a salt and coal port, as well as a hub for the witch trials in Scotland (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

It added that the village is well-known by locals and visitors for its "rich history" as a coal and salt trading port, as well as its importance during the Scottish witch trials, a period when women were tried for witchcraft. 

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Its historic significance has also been echoed by Historic Environment Scotland, with the organisation dubbing Culross "Scotland’s most complete example of a burgh of the 17th and 18th centuries".

Culross is dominated by cobbled streets lined with bright and colourful houses, as well as an ochre-coloured palace with its "beautifully reconstructed" period garden.

All of this makes it a place you need to visit if you're after some glorious winter snaps.

Those looking to come here will primarily have to travel via car or use bus services.