Whether staying in a small guest house or in comfortable Scotland holiday cottages, or an authentic castle, Scotland and its people assure a warm welcome, a taste of local cuisine, and even some Scottish whisky if so desired.
With Plenty of Vacation Accommodation to Choose From the Scotland Adventure Starts Here
“Will Ye No Come Back Again?” That is the title of a famous Scottish song and the question asked as visitors leave after a holiday in Scotland and travel south. Truth is, the answer has to be yes, because having breathed the crisp air, smelled the pine and heather, and met the friendly people, return is a guarantee.
Whether Seeking Peace and Tranquility or Bustling Towns and Cities Scotland Has Many Attractions
Scotland is a country of contrasts. Tranquil, ice-cold lochs (or lakes) have a haunting stillness about them as they hide amongst the beckoning mountains on the west coast and across the Highlands, whilst the east coast and Lowlands offer stunning beaches and green pastures.
Hidden islands off the western shores hold many secrets, with silent hills shrouded in mist and adorned with purple heather, whilst the quiet towns with their characteristic stone cottages provide refreshment with cream teas and honey scones. Perhaps they might even be tempt a curious tourist to try Haggis, the Scottish traditional dish.
The Scottish Highlands Are Perfect For Enjoying Spectacular Scenery and Stunning Wildlife
Take a drive across the Highlands and quite possibly never see another vehicle on the entire journey. There are plenty of sheep though, who have no road sense whatsoever and seem to enjoy meandering along with a fairly patient driver talking to them through the window of the car. Take the challenge of the hairpin bends and take a moment to stop in the wilderness and enjoy the breathtaking views and, most of all, the stillness. The only sound will be the echo of a birdcall, or perhaps the whisper of the wind.
Always a surprise is travelling through the narrow valleys and suddenly coming across a quiet loch offering time to pause and watch the dragonflies dancing.
A return to civilisation offers the chance to enjoy the quaint village streets and individual gift shops. Stop at Pitlochry for woven scarves and shawls, and then take a side street to find shortbread and salmon.
Continue onwards to Fort William and the awsome sight of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the country. Whether a mountaineer, a casual climber, a trekker, or just someone who enjoys a gentle stroll, this mountain can please everyone. Known to locals as The Ben, sometimes the mist covers the summit or even the whole mountain, but at other times the air is clear and the views spectacular. Either way, it is said it is possible to hear the mountain breathing whilst standing upon its shoulders.
Mountains, glens, pasture or islands, Scotland has it all and one visit is never enough.
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