Create the Scotland Vacation of Your Dreams

Posted on June 24th, 2010 by admin in Scotland Vacations | No Comments »


Green rolling hills, ancient castle walls, regal churches, quant inns, kilts in bright red and navy, lively pubs, cool breezes, the best golf courses, and more locks than you could count. This is a place where the people are fun loving, friendly, but won’t pry into your personal business.

If this sounds like a Wonderful place to you then a Scotland vacation is your perfect adventure. Scotland has so much to offer its visitors you could have ten Scotland vacations and not see it all. Where do you start deciding what to do?

Scotland Vacation for the Active

Your idea of the perfect vacation might be one where you can stretch your legs and really work up a sweat. If you really want to get out and see the countryside while challenging yourself then consider taking a walking, hiking, or camping trip in Scotland. You could pick a walk like Westhighland Way on the edge of Glasgow. You can take the path as far as you want from a day hike to a longer hike. If you are a real adventurer then camping will make you feel like a real Scotsman.

Scotland Vacation for Exploring Castles

What is the one thing that you think of when you think of Scotland? You are very likely thinking of castles. Castles are such a huge part of Scotland. There is a Scotland castle for everyone’s tastes. You can find opulent castles that have been turned into resorts and hotels to enjoy for a few nights to a few weeks. Or you can find fully appointed castles to rent in its entirety for your group. There are also castles that have been turned into museums with wonderful artwork and artifacts to explore. If you are anything like me you will find plenty of castle ruins to keep your imagination going for years.

Scotland Vacation for Golfers

It isn’t known the exact date that the great game of golf was created. However, it is known that this popular game came from Scotland. In gulfs childhood the game was enjoyed by every walk of life from pauper’s to royalty. Going to Scotland to play a few games of golf isn’t just for the pros, anyone can enjoy golfing in Scotland.

Scotland Vacation for Urbanites

The urban cities of Scotland are lively places with wonderful museums, historical castles, beautiful churches, fancy hotels, affordable hostels, and hopping pubs. You will find ancient buildings changed into accommodations and restaurants. Urban Scotland is great for shopping and making new friends. Everyone should spend at least a day exploring modern urban Scotland.

above photo “Bishop Hill” by Brian Forbes

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