Edinburgh's a nice city for tourists, compact with a mountain in the middle and some good sea frontage as well. Second half of August is expensive, and probably fully booked by now, because of the Tattoo, Festival and Fringe - all on at the same time - but they are all excellent.
I'm told Glasgow is good for tourists but I only ever pass through at night.
West Coast is scenic - relaxing but few activities apart from the obvious of boating, fishing, walking or climbing - and can be midgey from May- September, longer in a bad year!
Aviemore might suit - no skiing at that time of year but plenty of other activities for families.
Dumfries & Galloway and Aberdeenshire are "hidden" gems, not the grandeur of the West Coast but better roads and fewer tourists.
Get down to your local library and borrow a copy of the Rough Guide to Scotland - not directly intended for all tourist types but veru useful nevertheless.
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