If you haven’t considered a holiday to Scotland before, now’s your chance. With staycations gaining popularity – and people realising just how good they can be, it’s time to get stuck into the culture-rich country of Scotland. Draped in history, its castle-dotted hills are strewn with crumbling ruins, and its cobblestone city streets are bursting with life – and that’s before even mentioning the awe-inspiring Highlands, with its lofty mountains and rugged coastline, or the long list of things to do in Scotland!
There’s an unbelievable amount of things to do in Scotland on holiday, and we’ve got everything from cute cottages, medieval castles, remote lodges, and other holiday homes to rent. Read on to discover what Scotland has to offer!
Feeling competitive? One of the best sport-focused things to do in Scotland is to watch the nation’s bravest and strongest sportsmen and women pit their strength against one another at the Highland Games.
Scotland’s culture is unique, distinctive, and proud, and the Scots will embrace any opportunity to celebrate it with music, dancing, and poetry. Pop into any Scottish pub in the evening, and there’s a good chance you’ll be greeted by traditional Gaelic music and some of the best single-malt whiskies you’ve ever tried.
Take a whisky tour of one of the hundreds of distilleries across Scotland. Maps are available for dedicated scotch aficionados who want to include a tour of the best distilleries.
Take the kids for a great day out at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, followed by a trip to Edinburgh Zoo and say hello to the zoo’s most famous residents, the only pandas currently living in the UK.
…and get a round of golf in at the home of the sport, St Andrews. Or stay in one of our golf villas.
Take a trip on the West Highland Line, which is believed to be the most scenic railway journey in the world. Whatever you do, don’t forget your camera.
Look out for the Royal National Mod, a celebration of the Gaelic culture of Scotland, held across the country. Here, you’ll see the country’s best bagpipers, poets, singers, and storytellers keeping these ancient bardic arts alive.
Go underground on a tour of the Edinburgh catacombs, or take a guided ghost tour of the city in the evening – a spooky and wonderfully entertaining way to discover the city’s hidden corners.
Explore the great outdoors – like the incredible beaches and lochs. If this is your type of plan, we have plenty of remote and rural properties in Scotland, perfectly placed for outdoor pursuits. And don’t forget to bring your bike and walking shoes.
Island-hop over to Staffa island to see the incredible Fingal’s Cave. Lined with the same hexagonal basalt rock formation as you’d see on the Giant’s Causeway in Ireland, it’s unique, spectacular, and amazing. Keep an eye out for the adorable puffins who nest on the top of this uninhabited island during the summer.
Inspired by our list of things to do in Scotland and ready for an action-packed trip? Contact our friendly concierge team if you need help finding the perfect place to stay.
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