Make a holiday rental, home, or cottage in Scotland your home away from home
Scotland
There are very few places in my mind with the raw natural beauty of Scotland. A self catering holiday cottage in Scotland will open up the wild hills of the highlands or the moors and river plains of the lowlands.
Things to do in Scotland
City breaks to Scotland can reveal a combination of the fascinating Scottish history, warm hospitality, unique cuisine and jubilant nightlife. Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Inverness, Edinburgh and Stirling all offer unique city break experiences, yet all have their own undeniable Scottish heritage.
There is a huge amount to do in the Scottish countryside. It is a country where the great outdoors are open for numerous activities, including extensive walking and mountain biking through endless stunning and challenging terrain, and the waterways open themselves to white water rafting, canyoning, power boating, windsurfing and kite surfing. This is not to mention the enormous wealth of historical sites, impressive castles and wealthy estates.
Scotland, the home of golf, has over 500 world-class golf courses catering for every level of experience and handicap. For the golfing expert, courses such as Muirfield, Carnoustie, Royal Troon and St Andrews must be a lure.
The fishing in Scotland is also remarkable. Taking a self catering holiday cottage in Scotland allows you to take to the rivers, lakes or the sea in search of trout, wild pink salmon, pike, cod, bass or pollack, all surrounded by stunning picture-book scenery.
Skiing in Scotland is ideal for a short break during the winter months, and a self catering cottage in Scotland is an ideal way to learn to ski or to brush up on your skills before committing to a high cost skiing holiday outside of the UK. The main Scottish ski resorts are in the Nevis Range, Glencoe, Glenshee, Cairngorm and The Lecht.
Places to Holiday in Scotland
The Scottish capital, Edinburgh and Lothians, the peaceful rural region surrounding the city is not only popular during the Edinburgh Festival. Tours of the city (including the famous ghost tours) are enthralling. The Lothians, although diverse, offer unspoilt beaches, ancient ruins and the world’s finest links golf courses.
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland include a vast area of the country. They are wild and rough, but the hospitality of the locals is wonderful, as is both the scenery and the walking, fishing, stalking and skiing. Taking a log cabin in this part of Scotland, high up in the hills is a wonderful way to completely relax, cut off from the bustle of city life. There are many fabulous islands to visit, and I can only suggest researching the region before decide on which self catering holiday cottage to rent in Scotland.
Perthshire is home to some of the best trout fishing in Scotland. Also, due to its central location, a holiday cottage here is perfect to discover the rest of the country, both highland and lowland.
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Scottish Weather
With the unsheltered Atlantic coast and mountainous terrain, Scotland does get its fair share of wind and rain. However, there are clearly defined seasons, and Scotland does receive 1,700 hours of sun a year, more than much of the North of England.
Travel to Scotland
British Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair and BMI, amongst other providers, offer cheap flights to Scotland. Flights to Edinburgh (EDI), Prestwick (PIK), Glasgow (GLA), Inverness (INV) and Dundee (DND) Airport leave from many English and Irish airports including London Gatwick (LGW), Heathrow (LHR), Stansted (STN), Manchester (MAN) and East-Midlands (EMA) Airport.
See the Scotland Travel Resource Directory.
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