Did you know that you can enjoy the beach sun in Scotland as well as participate in extreme watersports like Kayaking? Did you also know that a Scotland vacation package is just that exact place that you need to visit before you die if you're a big fan of cars? Yes, Scotland has the pet-friendly Mellon Udrigle Beach. It's also in Scotland where you'll find the one-of-its-kind, The Museum of Transport.
This is the reason why other countries can't match Scotland tourism. Where else can you find "urban" cities with castles and other “historic” relics other than Scotland? The Edinburgh Castle is just one of those many medieval castles that are still standing in the country. Scotland also has a couple of historic cathedrals to brag about in their tourism brochures.
Scotland vacation packages also shine in the dining and shopping department. The country has award winning restaurants that let tourists experience dining on a skyline, under a line vessel and at a "boat hotel". Scotland too can give you a satisfying shopping experience. It's only in Scottish shops that you can purchase beautiful Celtic jewelry, textiles and knitwear.
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02 June 2010
Places to Visit on Your Scotland Vacation
Skye itself is a must for any Scotland vacation, and is a beautiful and mysterious island. Dunvegan castle is the seat of the Macleod clan, and still hold the remnants of the 'Fairy Flag' that the MacLeods carried into battle. They believed that the flag could call up a fairy army to help them when needed.
Now you must visit Loch Ness and see if you can spot the Loch Ness Monster - many have, and it is amazing how a few good Scottish malt whiskies (no 'e' in Scots whisky) make the monster much easier to spot. You pass the loch on your way to Inverness that every Scotland vacation should include in its itinerary. The ancient capital of the highlands, Inverness is just a short drive away from the aforementioned Culloden, where you can still see the mounds under which the clansmen were buried in mass graves after the slaughter. Fought on 16th April, 1746, it was the last battle on British soil, and the last in which claymores tried to defeat muskets and bayonets.
Other places you must visit while on vacation in the Scottish highlands and lowlands include Fife and St. Andrews, with its championship links golf courses, Stirling Castle, Falkirk and the Monument to William Wallace of 'Braveheart' fame and many other great Scottish historical sites. You must visit a distillery or two and try out the single malt whiskies, and Rosslyn Chapel is worth a visit. Close to Edinburgh, this has connections with the Knights Templar, and features in Dan Brown's book 'The Da Vinci Code'.
Now you must visit Loch Ness and see if you can spot the Loch Ness Monster - many have, and it is amazing how a few good Scottish malt whiskies (no 'e' in Scots whisky) make the monster much easier to spot. You pass the loch on your way to Inverness that every Scotland vacation should include in its itinerary. The ancient capital of the highlands, Inverness is just a short drive away from the aforementioned Culloden, where you can still see the mounds under which the clansmen were buried in mass graves after the slaughter. Fought on 16th April, 1746, it was the last battle on British soil, and the last in which claymores tried to defeat muskets and bayonets.
Other places you must visit while on vacation in the Scottish highlands and lowlands include Fife and St. Andrews, with its championship links golf courses, Stirling Castle, Falkirk and the Monument to William Wallace of 'Braveheart' fame and many other great Scottish historical sites. You must visit a distillery or two and try out the single malt whiskies, and Rosslyn Chapel is worth a visit. Close to Edinburgh, this has connections with the Knights Templar, and features in Dan Brown's book 'The Da Vinci Code'.
Advice on Your Scottish Trip
First, if traveling from a distance, such as anywhere in the USA, you must travel at least business class. It is 5 hours out and 8 hours back (due to the jet stream), so you will want to travel in comfort. Then you should have personal attention - your personal guide, individual car and chauffeur and first class rail travel. The accommodation in Scotland is generally excellent, but even that should be extra special just for you and your partner or friend.
Scotland's capital city is Edinburgh, and is universally acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the world. Its main street, Princes Street, is lined with stores and boutiques on one side, and by the gardens on the other where you cannot miss the famous Edinburgh Castle, perched high on a volcanic plug overlooking the entire city. The largest city in the country is Glasgow, about an hour drive away, designed largely by Sir Charles Rennie Mackintosh and home of the famous Burrell collection of art. Glasgow is second only to London as the largest retail center in the UK.
Having visited these two magnificent cities your Scotland vacation should now leave the lowlands of your Scotland vacation package, and head for the Scottish highlands. The beauty of Loch Lomond, the longest inland loch in the UK, deserves its reputation, and you mustn't miss it when visiting Scotland. Luss, on the banks of the loch, is a good place to stop for a pint of Scottish beer and to see how kilts bagpipes are made. The bagpipes are Scotland's national musical instrument, though some my debate the term 'musical'.
Scotland's capital city is Edinburgh, and is universally acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the world. Its main street, Princes Street, is lined with stores and boutiques on one side, and by the gardens on the other where you cannot miss the famous Edinburgh Castle, perched high on a volcanic plug overlooking the entire city. The largest city in the country is Glasgow, about an hour drive away, designed largely by Sir Charles Rennie Mackintosh and home of the famous Burrell collection of art. Glasgow is second only to London as the largest retail center in the UK.
Having visited these two magnificent cities your Scotland vacation should now leave the lowlands of your Scotland vacation package, and head for the Scottish highlands. The beauty of Loch Lomond, the longest inland loch in the UK, deserves its reputation, and you mustn't miss it when visiting Scotland. Luss, on the banks of the loch, is a good place to stop for a pint of Scottish beer and to see how kilts bagpipes are made. The bagpipes are Scotland's national musical instrument, though some my debate the term 'musical'.
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