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Holidays in Scotland.

Traditional counties of Scotland : Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyllshire, Ayrshire, Banffshire, Berwickshire, Buteshire, Caithness, Clackmannanshire, Cromartyshire, Dumfriesshire, Dunbartonshire, East Lothian, Fife, Inverness-shire, Kirkcudbrightshire, Kincardineshire, Kinross-shire, Lanarkshire, Mid Lothian, Nairnshire, Morayshire, Peeblesshire, Perthshire, Renfrewshire, Ross-shire, Roxburghshire, Selkirkshire, Stirlingshire, Sutherland, West Lothian and Wigtownshire.

Cities in Scotland : Aberdeen, Dundee, Carlisle, Fort William, Glasgow, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Newcastle, Oban, Perth, Sterling, Stranraer, Thurso, Wick.

The country consists of a mainland area plus several island groups, including Shetland, Orkney, and the Hebrides, divided into the Inner Hebrides and Outer Hebrides.

Three main geographical and geological areas make up the mainland: from north to south, the generally mountainous Highlands, the low-lying Central Belt, and the hilly Southern Uplands.

Capital City of Scotland : Edinburgh


car hire, holiday homes, hostels / B&Bs, hotels & inns, travel agency, travel guides, transportation / traveling to scotland

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Camping & Caravanning Scotland

 Eurocampings  -  ACSI Camping Guide

Car Rental Scotland 

 Holiday Autos  -   
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.
Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Prestwick Airport

 
From Enhanced Hertz Driving Directions to Emergency Roadside Assistance, check out the many reasons why Hertz is #1 in Car Rental

Holiday Homes / Cottages & Apartments

  Interhome  -  Holiday homes Scotland

    -  leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more possible ], special offers and brochure request.
Places: St Andrews, Perthshire and Tayside | Sutherland, Caithness and Easter | Lochaber, Loch Ness, The Great Glen and Inverness | Royal Deeside, Cairngorms and the North East | Skye & The Isles | Oban and Argyll | Ullapool and Wester Ross | Edinburgh and The Border Country | Ayrshire Coast, Dumfries and Galloway | Loch Lomond and The Trossachs

  -  Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season. You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands and from Pembrokeshire to East Anglia.

Belvilla  -  Holiday homes South Scotland
A chalet, a villa, a castle or a mill? A country estate, a farmhouse, a gîte or a cottage? All have been carefully selected for quality, location, friendly welcome and attractive atmosphere. They are all ideal for a special holiday and good value for money.

 Lettingweb.com  -  property to rent in Scotland, UK

Hotels Scotland

 Hotels in Schotland  -  Hotel Guide Scotland
Hotels in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Ayr, Pitlochry, Inverness, Dundee, Perth, Gretna Green, Dumfries, Oban, Paisley, and more ...

 Hotels in Edinburgh - Hotel Guide Edinburgh
Hotels in Bruntsfield, Corstorphine, Haymarket, Leith, Merchiston, Morningside, Murrayfield, New Town, Newington, Old Town, Portobello, West End.

 The George Hotel ****, 19-21 George St, EH2 2PB Edinburgh
The George hotel is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, within easy reach of the majority of the city's most popular attractions including the famous Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. Easily accessible by road, rail and air, the George Hotel is just a few minutes walk from Waverley Station and is just a short journey from Edinburgh International Airport.

 Number Ten *****, 10 Gloucester Place, EH3 6EF Edinburgh
Number Ten is a magnificent 5-star Georgian townhouse located in the city centre with hotel suites in a Chinese style. Located in the most exclusive residential pocket, you will find pure elegance, comfort and excellent service.

 

 

 

Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

Hostels / Budget Accommodations

 
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 Scottisch Youth Hostels
From buzzing cities to the most peaceful spots, charming cottages to rambling castles, we've got an unrivalled network of more than 70 Hostels throughout the country. The choice is yours ... 
 Carbisdale Castle 
Come and stay in this haunted Highland Castle! Carbisdale Castle has its own statue gallery, art collection and ghost. It's an amazing experience, not to be missed. Virtual tour possible. Photo Gallery
Towering high above the rocky and salmon packed river... one of the most opulent Youth Hostels in the world - Rough Guide to Scotland
 Guest House in Scotland -
 Scotlands Best Bed and Breakfast
Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders | Fife, Angus & Stirling | Perthshire & The Trossachs | Aberdeen & Grampian Highlands | Inverness, Loch Ness and Nairn | Northern Highlands & Orkney | West Highlands & Skye | Aviemore & the Cairngorms | Argyll, Loch Lomond, Arran & Bute | Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway

National Parks

 Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms National Park is Scotland's second national park, and the U.K's largest at 3800 square kilometres (1400 square miles). It stretches from Grantown on Spey to the heads of the Angus Glens, from Ballater to Dalwhinnie and Drumochter including much of the Laggan area in the southwest and a large area of the Glen Livet estate and the Strathdon/Glen Buchat area.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

Thomas Cook  -  City trips Edinburgh

 
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe
A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your dreams. Enjoy a weekend or short break in beautiful countryside, at some of Europe's finest beaches or forest surroundings.

Expedia.co.uk home  -  Edinburgh & vicinity, Glasgow

  -  in Scotland
Golfbreaks.com is the UK's premier service for organising Golf Breaks and Golf Days, providing tailor-made golfbreaks at discounted prices and hundreds of special offers!

 - Create your perfect trip  -  Flight, Hotel and Car

 Blakes Holiday Boating
Choose from a wide selection of boating holidays in Scotland and book on-line.
 Caledonian MacBrayne  -  Get away from it all by ferry
Caledonian MacBrayne sails to twenty-two islands and four peninsulas on Scotland's West Coast. From Arran in the south to Lewis in the north, their network covers some of the most beautiful and dramatic places in Scotland.
The islands of Scotland are some of the most enchanting places on earth. Even the tiniest of them has its own individual character and charm. Dramatic sunsets, spectacular scenery and a traditional Scottish island welcome are just a few of the things that await you. Whether you visit one island or island-hop round a few, Caledonian MacBrayne invites you to find your perfect island with.

 Five Senses Orkney  -  tours / activities / courses
Experience the real Orkney as we show you its culture, wild landscape and ancient past. Unlock the secret of fire, neolithic skills, stone circles, and primitive survival.
Celebrate special occasions with our unique Rites of Passage and women-only courses. Find yourself through Independence Outdoors and gain the skills and confidence to roam the wilderness.
Enjoy it all with five senses. Orkney's history and archaeology, from the Stone Age to the Vikings, is brought to life through hands-on learning.
Five Senses is an Orkney-based business with a focus on cultural tours, ancient skills and independence in the outdoors. 
 Haven Holidays
Fun-filled breaks at award-winning family holiday parks around the UK. With a choice of 'All-Action' parks for non-stop entertainment, or 'Lively' parks which also give the chance to unwind, there is something to suit the tastes of all family members. All the parks have excellent facilities such as all-weather sports courts, indoor and outdoor pools, crazy golf and mini-bowling, adventure playgrounds, kid's clubs and much more. There are also daytime and nightime shows full of music and spectacular floorshows, often from big-name star performers, so you'll never be short of something to do, day or night.
 Andorina Cruises 
Skippered yacht charter holidays in Scotland on a 66ft classic ketch
 Backpacker Tours - budget tours Scotland
Choose from a wide selection of scheduled excursions including day tours to Britain's top attractions, extended tours, jump on - jump off tours, short break weekend packages and activity /adventure tours.
 Best Scottish Tours - family vacation or group vacation in Scotland
Personalized Small Group Tours of Scotland are paced for discovery and understanding - not just notching sites. You will see behind the tourist facade visiting with " locals " and see sites not normally seen by the regular tourist. 
 Celtic Legend - Independent travel and small group tours of Scotland
Celtic Legend concentrates on the smaller places, the less visited, the beautiful spots known to locals, but rarely seen by visitors. Guests should see those places they've heard of and looked forward to - like Edinburgh, Inverness, St. Andrews and the Isle of Skye - but we want you to really experience Scotland in a way most visitors rarely do.
 Crown Blue Lines - boating holidays
 Escape 2 Scotland [ based in Edinburgh ]
Long Distance Walks, Group Travel, Scottish Events and Tailor Made Trips
 Grey Line Scotland
2 tours daily starting from Edinburgh to; Beamish, Loch Lomond, Loch Ness, Durham, Garden Tours, plus new from April - Mystery Tour.
 Homemade Holidays - personalised tours, self-drive itineraries
 Owen's Travelmaster - Couch Tours - Oswestry, Shropshire
Tours in England, Wales/Scotland, Ireland, Continental, Group Tours, Day Excursions, Theatre Breaks etc.
 Radical Travel [ Haggis ] - Small, fun guided tours of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
Adventures for Backpackers & Independent Travellers : Haggis Scotland, Haggis Britain and the Shamrocker Ireland.
 Scotsell
Scotsell for Scottish Holidays is the leading tour operator for great, individual self drive holidays throughout Scotland and the original specialist for wonderful Scottish Island Holidays.
Whether you wish a Scottish Islands Holiday, a car touring holiday of the mainland or a self-catering Scottish Country Cottage - Scotsell is almost certainly the destination for you!
 Scottish Travel Services
Services range from fully escorted golf and sightseeing tours, day excursions, airport transfers and vehicle rental.
 Scottish Tours - Quality Sightseeing Tours of Scotland from Edinburgh and Glasgow
With Scottish Tours you can choose to visit Loch Ness and Inverness or Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond - both popular one-day tours. Or why not travel further afield, on one of our short break tours, and explore the beautiful Island of Skye or enjoy one of our popular nature tours.
 Sightseeing Direct 
Discover the history & beauty of Britain on a tour or vacation from a respected and reliable tour operator like Golden Tours, Frames Rickards, Prestige Tours and Scottish Tours
 Titanhitours
Our own country is often forgotten when we turn our thoughts to holidays and yet, with so much variety and outstanding natural beauty it is a shame to miss out. Our Country Matters programme is designed to showcase the British Isles highlighting the best of our cities, the historical and magnificent historic houses and the diversity of our natural countryside.
 Tellings Golden Miller - coach tours and excursions
 Wallace Arnold  -  Scotland Holidays
A nation of distinct character, Scotland is a country of castles, kilts and whiskey, but there is so much more to it. Wallace Arnold Holidays feature the beauty and tradition of Scotland, from the stunning beaches of the Hebrides to picturesque Highland scenery, historic cities and tranquil lochs and legends.
 Waterscape  -  holidays afloat and complete waterway guide
The Waterscape.com website is packed with information about things to do and places to visit not only on and around the British Waterways network but on other rivers, canals, lakes, and reservoirs.

Travel Guides Scotland / Magazine / Related books

Scotland  -  Paperback: 224 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (30 Mar 2006); Language English; ISBN-10: 1405311924; ISBN-13: 978-1405311922

Scotland Magazine  -  Discounted subscription
Whether you're a frequent visitor to Scotland or simply an admirer of Scottish culture, heritage and history, you're sure to find Scotland Magazine one of the most informative, comprehensive and beautiful publications of its kind. Exploring the history and travel within Scotland in each an every issue, Scotland Magazine should be your most trustworthy guide to everything Scottish.

Scotland (Eyewitness Travel Guides)  -  by Juliet Clough, Keith Davidson, Sandie Randall, Alastair Scott
From the archaeological treasures of the Shetlands to the restrained elegance of Edinburgh's New Town, this guide to Scotland takes you from the Borders to the Highlands and Islands. Cutaway maps and 3D models allow you to explore historic hideaways and some of the finest art collections in Europe. Tips are included on the best bars and the cosiest pubs in which to enjoy whisky galore and more.
Paperback 224 pages (February 5, 2004); Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Scotland: Where to Stay Bed & Breakfast 2004 
Coast  -  by Christopher Somerville
Accompanying the BBC series, Coast is not only a superbly illustrated celebration of Britain s coastal areas but a practical guide to all that they have to offer. The first part of the book is divided into the 12 coastal regions as featured in the programme, with lavish photography, maps and evocative essays. The second part is a region-by-region reference of places, people, activities, natural history, historic events and fascinating facts all clearly laid out to help you plan your own trip. Whether destined for the coffee table, your reference library or the car, Coast takes you there with charm and style.
Paperback 192 pages (July 8, 2005); Publisher: BBC Books

Transportation / How do I travel to Scotland

 Airports: a.o. Aberdeen Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Prestwick International Airport, Inverness Airport [ Highlands and Islands Airports - also Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick ]

There is an excellent internal air network throughout Scotland operated by British Airways and their Regional Airlines. All airports have good onward connections from the cities and towns in Scotland, either by train, bus or airport taxis.

  Opodo  -   
Flight tickets Scotland.

 

 
Book cheap flights to Scotland at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights to Scotland / Price comparison possible

 Highland Airways 
Based in Inverness, Aberdeen and Glasgow, they are regularly serving all the Scottish airports.
They fly to the Northern and Western Isles of Scotland each day and have a range of charter aircraft to serve your pressing transport needs.
 Eastern Airways  -  Flights to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Inverness and Wick

 
thetrainline is the fully impartial rail ticketing website owned by the Virgin Group, Virgin Rail Group and National Express Group, providing the cheaper way to buy train tickets online. thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.

 Highland Rover  -  see The Trainline above
Rail travel between Glasgow and Oban, Fort William, Mallaig, Inverness and Aviemore and also between Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh and Wick. The Highland Rover also includes Scottish Citylink coach travel between Oban,Fort William and Inverness.
 Kyle Line - see The Trainline above
Includes spectacular scenery with views of Garve, Lochluichart, Achanalt, Achnasheen, Achnashellach, Strathcarron, Attadale, Stromeferry, Duncraig, Plockton and Duirnish before reaching the Kyle of Lochalsh where a ferry ride, or the bridge will take then to the beautiful Isle of Skye, one mile away.
 Scotrail  - see The Trainline above
ScotRail operate a 15 minute service between Edinburgh and Glasgow, with a journey time of 50 minutes; other express services link Edinburgh and Glasgow with Stirling, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness.
 West Highland Line - see The Trainline above
Crossing viaducts and moors, through mountain and glens, traversing high above Gare Loch and Loch Lomond, this is one of the worlds most exhilarating railway journeys.

  -  coach line
You name it, they go there. National Express carries over 16 million passengers a year to 1000 different places in the UK, and thousands of others to destinations across Europe and Ireland. They run more services to and from UK airports than anyone else, and they even lay on special services to festivals like Glastonbury!

 Scottish Citylink - Scotland's leading provider of Express Coach services

Surrounded by water, ferries are also a major means of transport.

  FerryCheap

 Caledonian MacBrayne
Provide ferry services to twenty-two islands and four peninsulas on the West of Scotland.
 Pentland Ferries - Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope
 Stena Line
 Jacobite Cruises
 John O'Groats Ferries
 Northlink Ferries
 Superfast Ferries

 Maps International  -  Maps of Scotland  
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Multimap.com - street-level maps, road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.
 NADICS - Scotland's National Driver Information and Control System
NADICS provides a co-ordinated traffic management service for Scotland's strategic road network
 Travelline Scotland - plan any public transport journey within Scotland and from Scotland to main points in the UK


Links

 Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Visit Scotland - Scottish Tourist Board
Accommodation, activities and events in Scotland.
 Scottish Travel Centre, 19 Cockspur Street, London SW1 5BL, Tel: 071 930 8661

 Edinburgh and the Lothians 
If it's happening, it's happening here - and don't just take our word for it. It's not long since Britain's Observer newspaper found that Edinburgh was one of the very few cities in the country which could really claim to be alive for 24 hours a day.
There's so much to choose between, from mountain biking or more leisurely countryside pursuits, to the thrills of the city. You can pick where to eat and what to do at almost any time of day - from a fantastic selection of venues covering the arts and music and all the touristy things you could ever want to do, to clubs and pubs and cafes, open from the early hours until, well, the early hours

 Islands of the West - Western Isles - Hebriden
 Orkney - Visit Orkney [ Orkney Tourist Board ]
 Shetland Islands [ government ] - Visit Shetland [ Tourism ]

 Aberdeen - Aberdeen City Council's Web Site
Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city, a prosperous cosmopolitan city and the gateway to Royal Deeside, an area of outstanding beauty, sparkling Highland rivers and misty mountains. Aberdeen and Grampian is an ideal place for outdoor activities of every kind and is a mecca for golfers with 70 golf courses to play. From galas and ceilidhs to world renowned festivals and Scottish Highland Games.
 Aviemore 
Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Cairngorm mountains and ancient Scottish Pinewoods, Aviemore remains Scotland's favourite all year round visitor destination.
Whether you're skiing, snow boarding, climbing, walking or just touring, you'll be doing it in some of Europe's finest and most spectacular scenery.
The villages of the Aviemore and the Cairngorms area, known locally as Badenoch and Strathspey, offer a range of accommodation, shopping and visitor attractions second to none in the Highlands.
 Ballater - Royal Deeside
In the heart of Scotland lies the magnificent valley of the River Dee. Rising high in the Cairngorm Mountains and running east to its mouth at Aberdeen the river flows through some of Scotland's finest scenery. Midway , in the shadow of Lochnagar mountain, lies royal Balmoral Castle, summer home of the Royal Family. Hence the name Royal Deeside.
Royal Deeside is rich with history. Here, for example, Macbeth was defeated by Malcolm Canmore who later initiated games, the direct descendent of which is the world famous Braemar Gathering and Highland Games, held each September.
 Dundee - Dundee City Council - City of Discovery - Tourism
Dundee is a bustling place with a generous offering of theatres , museums, galleries, shopping, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities and visitor attractions for everyone, as well as world famous golf courses on its doorstep.
Annual events and festivals include Dundee International Guitar Festival , Dundee Flower and Food Festival, the Dundee Blues Bonanaza, the Dundee Jazz Festival and the Real Ale Festival.
Dundee can proudly lay claim to 59 public parks giving it more green spaces per head of population than any other Scottish city. Coupled with more hours of sunshine than any other Scottish city, the Dundee outdoors is a realistic ideal. The parks include Camperdown Park which has its own wildlife centre.
 Dundee - Angus & Dundee - Tourist Board
Uncover a different part of Scotland, where two thousand years of magic, mystery, and romance, are interwoven across a land as unspoiled as it is rich in history, tradition and culture. Whatever your reason for visiting Scotland, explore for yourself the legacy of ancient peoples, kings and queens, adventurers and inventors.
Enjoy a contrasting landscape, where rugged coastlines, gentle lowlands and Highland Glens, merge easily and unexpectedly, and produce world-class golf locations set against dramatic and breath-taking scenery.
Arbroath | Brechin | Broughty Ferry | Carnoustie | Edzell | Forfar | Glamis | Kirriemuir | Letham | Monifieth | Montrose
 Carlisle - Carlisle City Council - Historic-Carlisle - Holiday & Short Breaks
Carlisle is a bustling, modern regional centre that is proud of its rich heritage. It's the place to be for culture, heritage, the great outdoors, sports and study - a compact city surrounded by acres of beautiful parkland.
The city is steeped in history, with a 900-year-old Castle, a Cathedral dating back to 1122 and the nearby Birdoswald Roman Fort and Visitor Centre.
Discovery | Hadrian's Wall | Shpping | Outdoors | Events | Lakes & Coast | Accommodatoion | Places to Eat | Getting There | Tourist Information
 Dornoch - Royal Burgh of Dornoch Community Website - Visit Dornoch
The Royal Burgh of Dornoch is an historic small town on the edge of the Dornoch Firth, a designated National Scenic Area in the Highlands of Scotland. Its tranquil location, scenery and climate have attracted visitors for decades. Some come to test their golfing skills on Royal Dornoch's championship course, or to walk and view wildlife in the National Nature Reserve at nearby Loch Fleet. Others simply want to relax and enjoy our unhurried way of life.
Come and hear the Pipe Band play on summer Saturday evenings, or choose Dornoch as your Wedding location - Madonna did!
 Fort William & Lochaber - Visit Fort Willaim - the Outdoor Capital of the UK
The Fort William & Lochaber area, which forms a large part of the West Highlands of Scotland.
Nevis Range and Ben Nevis, as well as the Glencoe area, are renowned as mountainous areas of great beauty and wait for you to explore. Ardnamurchan, the Road to the Isles and the Great Glen area have more to offer than you could possibly imagine.
Fort William, with neighbouring smaller villages and hamlets, offer modern lodgings in comfortable hotels, guesthouses, bed & breakfasts and self-catering parks and hostels. We welcome you with genuine Highland hospitality and invite you to stay for a few days, or even base your entire holiday here, in the tranquility of the Highlands of Scotland. Lochaber has a long history and culture with a reputation for a big welcome to visitors - you'll be no exception.
Places: Ardnamurchan | Glencoe | Ben Nevis & Glen Nevis | Road to the Isles | The Great Glen
 Fraserburgh - Scotland's Leading Light
Discover the endless golden sandy beaches, step back in time at the Fraserburgh Heritage centre or play on the Fraserburgh links golf course. From cycling and walking to shopping and a range of water sports Fraserburgh offers so much to see and do.
For an active holiday a short break or business visit, Fraserburgh has it all to offer. Situated on the rugged North East coast of Scotland, 40 miles north of Aberdeen, Fraserburgh is the largest shellfish port in Europe and while fishing is the towns main industry Fraserburgh offers a wealth of other attractions.
 Glasgow
 Inverness - 
Inverness is the City in the Highlands where you'll find the warmest of welcomes - whether you chosse to visit, explore, shop, relax or just live Inverness. Check out what's on in this city - everything you could imagine and more. 
 Kyle of Lochalsh - see Visit Highlands
Skye is joined to the mainland by the Skye Bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh and it also has two mainland ferry connections: from Mallaig and Glenelg, the latter summer only. These offer flexibility for journey planning. However, Skye has no monopoly on spectacular mountain scenery. Lochalsh on the mainland is also rugged hill country, with Kintail and Balmacara in the care of the National Trust for Scotland.
 Melrose - see Discover the Borders
Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Scottish Borders, lies the historic town of Melrose. One of the most popular towns to visit in the Borders, Melrose is a small town which retains all the atmosphere and relaxed way of life everyone is looking for. A wide range of small shops and eating places makes Melrose a pleasant day out.
 Newcastle - Newcastle City Council - Visit Newcastle
Stroll along the cobblestone streets and enjoy a taste of the past... Founded in 1651, Historic New Castle is full of intriguing living history, wonderful architecture, and natural beauty.
 Oban - unofficial capital of the West Highlands - the "Gateway to the Isles"
Beyond Oban ("little bay" in Gaelic - Scotland's ancient Celtic language) lie the islands of the Inner Hebrides: Kerrera, which protects the town from Atlantic storms, the low, green island of Lismore, majestic Mull and the granite mountains of the Morvern peninsula. Beyond them, the sacred island of Iona, Coll, Colonsay and Tiree
 Perth - Perth & Kinross Council Homepage - Pershire Tourist Board
Here in Perthshire you'll find world class fishing, walking routes ranging from waymarked forest trails to lofty treks in the mountains, great cycling routes both on and off road and an unsurpassed range of golf courses to satisfy all abilities. But there's much more to Perthshire than just mainstream activities - revitalise your senses with a spin in a sphere, test your nerve with a spot of cliff jumping and canyoning, enjoy an eagle's eye view with a microlight flight, or simply get closer to nature with a relaxing Highland Adventure Safari.
 St. Andrews - Kingdom of Fife Tourist Board
Fife is the perfect setting for a short break or a longer stay on Scotland's sunny east coast. 
Whatever you want to explore - the country's best-kept beaches, the world home of golf in St Andrews, the delightful East Neuk fishing villages, the historic capital of Dunfermline, it's all in the Kingdom of Fife.
You'll discover a relaxed, refreshing and high-quality environment that's just 30 minutes from Edinburgh, but a world away from the city's grime and noise.
 Stirling - Stirling City Council - 
An exciting mix of old and new, the city of Stirling has a growing reputation as one of the most attractive places to live in the UK.
 Stranraer 
Created a Burgh of Barony in 1596 and a Royal Burgh in 1617, Stranraer is a busy ferry port with many a tale to tell. There is much to do in Stranraer and it's hinterland - outside when the weather is fine, and using the modern facilities of the town in inclement weather.
Take a walk around 'the Toon' and along the shore, visiting the museum and the Castle of St. John where the view from the roof is magnificent. Follow the Town Trail and discover for yourself.
Stranraer is a great centre for the serious walker and is skirted by the Southern Upland Way. For those who enjoy a garden walk, three famous gardens in the area are open to the public - Castle Kennedy, Glenwhan and Logan.
 Ullapool - Ullapool and Loch Broom's Guide to Ullapool Wester Ross Highands Scotland
Ullapool is nestled on the shores of Lochbroom about 1 hour North of Loch Ness and Inverness airport. It is the perfect base to discover Ross-shire, Cromarty, Sutherland, The Black Isle and Inverness (where the nearest Air, Rail and Bus Links are). The Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board boasts some of the highest rates of repeat business in the country. 
 Wick
Wick was once the busiest herring port in Europe and there are many places where you can find old photographs showing the herring industry at its height.

 Aberdeen and Grampian Highlands
Aberdeen and Grampian, Scotland's Castle and Whisky Country, where you can discover magnificent Scottish castles, highland adventure, dramatic coastline, a land of pride and promise.
 Angus and Dundee  -  a truly unique Scottish destination
Enjoy a contrasting landscape, where rugged coastlines, gentle lowlands and Highland Glens, merge easily and unexpectedly, and produce world-class golf locations set against dramatic and breath-taking scenery
 Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and Trossachs  -  Scottish Heartlands
Where the West Highlands and the Lowlands of Scotland meet - a unique area of unique landscapes, environment, history and tradition which captures the essence of the Scottish nation.
Stirling, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire and the Campsies | Oban, Mull and Lorn | The Trossachs and Breadalbane | Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay | Loch Lomond, Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire | Isle of Bute and the Cowal Peninsula
 Ayrshire and Arran
Ayrshire is the birthplace of Open Golf, with Open Championship courses at Troon and Turnberry, and the site of the very first British Open at Prestwick. It's also the birthplace of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns, celebrated in May 2004 by "Burns an' a' that", Scotland's newest and most exciting festival celebrating life and contemporary Scottish culture.
Ayrshire is steeped in the history of Scottish kings and heroes, like Robert the Bruce and - so legend has it - of William Wallace.  Playing a key role in Scottish history, it has castles and monuments dating back centuries and a range of visitor attractions to keep all the family entertained.
The Isle of Arran is one of the most southerly Scottish islands and is known as 'Scotland in miniature'.
 Dumfries and Galloway
Imagine standing on the cliffs at Scotland's most southerly point, breathing the fresh ocean air, watching as seabirds glide below, listening to the crash of the waves and looking out to the horizon and seeing Ireland, England and Wales, silhouetted against the setting sun.
Or picture yourself with a loved one, the contentment of sharing a fine meal, an open fire and the warmth of the local water of life as your stresses melt away.
Welcome to Dumfries & Galloway.
 Edinburgh and Lothians
 Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley
There is a wealth of attractions to discover, the UK's finest Victorian architecture to astound, internationally acclaimed museums & galleries to inspire as well as Glasgow's own unique atmosphere to soak up. Be entertained in one of Europe's cultural capitals by its year-long calendar of festivals and special events, relax in over seventy parks and gardens and enjoy outstanding shopping, superb bars and restaurants
 Highlands and Skye
 Highlands of Scotland
 Kingdom of Fife  -  Scotland's sunny east coast
Whatever you want to explore - the country's best-kept beaches, the world home of golf in St Andrews, the delightful East Neuk fishing villages, the historic capital of Dunfermline, it's all in the Kingdom of Fife. 
 Midlothian 
Midlothian is a superb base for day tours to St Andrews, The Trossachs, Central Scotland, Perthshire, Loch Lomond, the Scottish Border Region and for visiting Edinburgh with it's many places of interest.
Find out about Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Louis Stevenson, The Knights Templar, The Sinclair's Masonic and Templar connection, The Holy Grail, The Cistercian religious houses, the builder William Adam and poets Alan Ramsay and Lord Hawthornden (Drummond).
Visit Rosslyn Chapel, The Scottish Mining Museum, Edinburgh Butterfly World, Edinburgh Crystal Factory, The Pentland Hills Regional Park, Vogrie Country Park, Crichton Castle and Church and Temple Village.
Dine out in Dalhousie Castle, Melville Castle or Borthwick Castle or in any of the many local pubs and restaurants.
Skiing, Fishing, Golf, Hill Walking, Horse Riding, Cycling, Painting Holidays and Guided Historical Trails are all available in Midlothian.
 Perthshire
Situated in the very heart of Scotland, Perthshire represents the perfect place to find all that you expect of a great Scottish holiday. Most of Perthshire is little more than one hour by road or rail from Glasgow or Edinburgh, but a world apart.
Towns and places to visit in Perthshire include Aberfeldy, Loch Tay and Glen Lyon, Auchterarder, Gleneagles and the Ochils, Blairgowrie and East Perthshire, Crieff, Comrie and Strathearn, Dunkeld and Birnam, Kinross -shire and Loch Leven, the Fair City of Perth, Pitlochry and Highland Perthshire, and some of the most scenic Scottish glens.
 Scottish Borders  - Scotland's Leading Short Break Destination
 Western Isles - Visit Hebrides
Isle of Lewis, Isle of Harris, Taransay, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Barra, St Kilda

 Aberlour Distillery
 ASSC  -  Association of Scotland Self-Caterers
Vacation rentals and self catering accommodation: Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles, Highlands of Scotland,  Aberdeen & Grampian, Perthshire, Angus & Dundee, Kingdom of Fife, Argyll - The Isles, Loch Lomond,  Stirling and Trossachs -, Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley, Edinburgh & Lothians, Ayrshire & Arran, Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway
 Boat House Steps, South Queensferry
 Clyde River Steamer Club

 Historic Scotland  -  see a.o. 'properties'
Historic Scotland safeguards the nation's built heritage and promotes its understanding and enjoyment on behalf of Scottish Ministers. In their web site you can find information on more than 300 properties in our care and Scotland's listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments. They also have resources for schools and details on technical conservation and research.
 Macallan Distillers Limited [ Craigellachie ]  -  The Macallan
 Newspaper -  Daily Record  -  tabloid Scottish newspaper
 Radio  -  BBC Scotland
 Scotsman.com 
 Scottish Highland Games  -  Aberdeen & Grampian Highlands
Throughout the summer season 15 Scottish Highland Games take part in Aberdeen and Grampian Highlands – from the Cornhill Highland Games in June to Scotland's biggest and most prestigious Scottish Highland Games event, the Braemar Gathering in September, you're sure to find a Highland Games to attend during your visit to this part of Scotland.
 Scottish Islands
The Scottish islands can be divided into two main groups - the Inner and Outer Hebrides (the latter also known as the Western Isles) off the west coast and Orkney and Shetland off the north coast.
 TV  -  Scottish TV

Cuisine - Scottish Recipes

Wherever you travel in Scotland the opportunity exists to sample the local delicacies - Arbroath smokies, Lochfyne kippers, Forfar Bridies, Selkirk bannocks, Orkney cheese, Islay cheese, Galloway cheese, Dundee cake, Moffat toffee etc. etc.
The culinary skills of the men and women of the country in producing tradtional and modern version of home bake products such as scones, pancakes, shortbread, ginger bread and other favourites is second to none. If you have ever been to one of the local country shows or craft fairs and observed the mountains of baking, jams and preserves on display you will know exactly what I mean.

 A Taste of Scotland
One of the most extensive and authoritative guide to good eating in Scotland.
 Glasgow Cuisine
The Good Food Guide 2005 - by Andrew Turvil (Editor)
The Good Food Guide continues to be the most reliable single source for the best of eating out in the UK. Its objectivity and independence have been well established for over 50 years, and its commitment to providing informative, well-written, fully researched reviews of around 1,300 of the best restaurants in the land remains undiminished. As for each new edition, the range it covers is wide, whether it is a Chinese restaurant in Liverpool, fish restaurant in Edinburgh, country-house hotel dining room in Wales, or latest opening by a high-profile chef in London. There are over 350 entries in London alone -- more than in many just-London' restaurant guides.
Paperback 784 pages (October 1, 2004)

History of Scotland

Scotland took part in a personal union with England in 1603, when the Scottish King James VI also became James I of England. This union was formalised on 1 May 1707 by the Act of Union 1707.

 Scotland's History - Wikipedia
Prehistoric settlement, Roman Invasion, Post-Roman Scotland, Rise of Scotland, Norman English influence, War with England, Late Mediaeval events, Mary - Queen of Scots, Protestant Reformation, Wars of the Three Kingdoms and the Puritan Commonwealth, The Glorious Revolution, Scottish overseas colonies, Union - the Hanoverians and the Jacobites, Industrial Revolution - Clearance - Enlightenment, 20th Century Scotland, 21st Century Scotland.
 Scotland's Past - with a complete timeline Scotland
 Scottish Archive Network
Access to Scotland's archives by providing a single electronic catalogue to the holdings of more than 50 Scottish archives.
 Scottish Tartans Society 
The Scottish Tartans Society is the principal authority in the world on tartans and Highland dress. It was established in 1963 on the initiative of the senior law officer on protocol and precedence in Scotland, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, Sir Thomas Innes of Learney.
It offers the most comprehensive online searchable Register of Tartans
 Tayside: a maritime History 
 The Clearances
The website will tell some of the stories from the Highland Clearances, their aftermath and consequences. There is no shortage of literature on the subject but most of it concentrates on the what and the why. This site is more concerned with the who: whether one considers the Clearances ethnic cleansing or economic necessity or something in-between, the whole is made up of many different stories: most sad, some happy; of greed, of despair and, occasionally, of altruism. Some of them are not even narrative - a passenger record, 'died on board, aged 8'. One account cannot reconcile them. Form your own conclusions or reinforce prejudices you already hold but all the stories are important, to our past, our present and our future.

Music, Culture & Entertainment

 Bagpipes  -  Rootsworld - Bagpipes of the world
The earliest recorded reference to bagpipes is on a Hittite slab from Asia Minor which has been dated to1000 BC while by the 1st century AD, bagpipes existed in many countries from India to Spain and from France to Egypt. It's also clear that bagpipes were popular throughout the rest of the British isles prior to their documented appearance north of the border. When, and how, they did first appear in Scotland is a hotly contested topic with competing theories claiming they were either a Roman import or that the instrument came from Ireland.
While different styles of pipe emerged in Scotland, it is the Highland bagpipe or the piob-mhor 'the Great Pipe', which has emerged as their national instrument. These are blown by mouth and the bags were traditionally made from the skin of a sheep, although nowadays leather, rubber or other synthetic materials are used. The pipes themselves were originally made of bone or ivory, but hardwood is the modern choice. The melody is played on a reeded chanter leading down from the bag while the three drone pipes sit on the piper's shoulder and provide a constant, steady sound as a background to the melody.
 Scottish Folktales
Small selection of Scottish folktales and folklore & Scottish Fairies & Supernatural Creatures
 Torquil.net  -  Official Web Site of Angus Macleod

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 Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions  -  Things to see and do in Scotland
Over five hundred key sites are members and are committed to providing a quality service and are always striving to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
 BBC Scotland
Education, Gaelic, History, Music, Nature, News, Radio Scotland, Sport Scotland, Travel, TV, Webguide, Webplay
 Rampant Scotland 
 Sail Scotland
Marinas & Harbours, Boatyards & Moorings, Charter, Sailing Schools, Canal Operations & Holidays, Ferry & Cruise Operators, Watersports & Activity Centres, Marine Industry Support
 Scotland Directory

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