This winter is the perfect time to visit Scotland, just like The King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley.

It is apt that Elvis' visit to Scotland fifty years ago was the only time he set foot in the UK. Not only did he stop off in Glasgow Prestwick Airport while on duty with the US Army, his roots have also been traced to Lonmay in Aberdeenshire after Scottish Author Allan Morrison, from Greenock, said he had discovered that the musical icon's ancestors lived in the small Aberdeenshire village in the 1700s.

While undoubtedly the singers' spiritual home is that of Graceland, Memphis, VisitScotland is commemorating the special year by commissioning a take on the legend's iconic white jumpsuit with a uniquely Scottish winter white kilt from 21st Century Kilts.

The King of Rock and Roll's 75th birthday will be celebrated on 8 January 2010, and what a perfect time to book your trip to Elvis' ancestral homeland of Scotland.

To celebrate Elvis' 75th birthday and Scotland's incredible connection to the King, VisitScotland has produced a list of must see winter white things to see and do Elvis could enjoy today:

A visit to the maker of the specially designed white Elvis kilt, Howie Nicholsby of 21st Century Kilts, Thistle Street Edinburgh. Howie also designed a family tartan of golds and reds exclusively for Lisa Marie Presley on a visit to Scotland in 2007.

Winter is an inviting time to discover the stunning white scenery of Scotland and what better way for an Elvis fan to do this than through an exclusive tour with Ken Hanley's Small World Tours. Ken was the official tour guide for Lisa Marie and her family on a visit to her ancestral homeland in 2007.

As a sports fan who particularly enjoyed watching American football, Scotland's ample choice of golf courses would provide a more relaxing alternative, particularly during the winter months with guaranteed tee times and greater accessibility.

Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow taking place 14 - 31 January will provide the King with a taste of traditional Scottish music. The eclectic and vibrant performances are sure to get him "all shook up".

Scotland culinary delights and local produce would are sure to whet the appetite, Glasgow's Velvet Elvis provides a mixture of old classics from locally sourced producers.

The Kings Theatres in Edinburgh and Glasgow play host to a wealth of performances throughout the year but come winter it's time for the pantomime, great for "one night" out.

The Parish of Lonmay in Aberdeenshire, where Elvis' ancestors Andrew Presley and Elspeth Leg married on August 27, 1713.

VisitScotland's Fiona Stewart, Consumer PR Manager North America, Asia/Pacific, said: "With such strong connections and a stunning winter white backdrop, Elvis' birthday is yet another great reason to take a break in Scotland. There is wide range of things for Elvis fans to see and do across the country where they can experience a warm Scottish welcome."

For information about things to see and do, included Scotland's winter white activities log on to www.cometoscotland.com