Holiday Cottages in Scotland
From the rugged peaks of the Highlands, to the genteel Georgian townhouses of Edinburgh, Scotland is steeped in tradition and romance. It is a country of sparkling facets and hidden places. From the beautiful sandy beaches of Elgin, Lossiemouth and Findhorn, to the Machrie Moor standing stones on the Isle of Arran, there is a corner of Scotland for everyone. Staying at one of our holiday cottages in Scotland is the ideal way to explore the landscape, cities and culture of this unique country.
The Highlands have more to offer than just hills. There’s Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness, the blue poppies at Inverewe Gardens in Poolewe, the Cairns at Clava, the Malt Whiskey Trail in Moray, waterfalls, outdoor activities centres and much, much more.
Our range of holiday cottages in Scotland also includes the Lowlands. Explore the heritage capital of Scotland at Stirling and see the inspiring Wallace Monument, or discover the galleries, museums and culture of Glasgow. For a traditional Scottish break venture to Edinburgh, see the castle on the rock and discover why Robert Louis Stevenson said that 'Edinburgh is what Paris ought to be.'
Holiday Cottages in Scotland - The Highlands
Undoubtedly the most iconic and recognisable of Scotland’s many attractions the start of the Highlands is marked by an unmistakable shift in the landscape as a wall of mountains rises along the Highland Boundary Fault.
Holiday cottages in Scotland’s Highland region are ideal for those who want to get away from it all as the north of Scotland is one of the most sparsely populated regions in Europe.
Holiday Cottages in Scotland – The Cities
Scotland’s most famous and recognisable city is Edinburgh which is arguably one of the most culturally developed places in Europe. Next to the capital most other towns would fade into the background but all of Scotland’s major cities have a distinct and wonderful character.
As well as cultural advancements Scotland’s cities are also a major player in world academia, producing roughly 1% of the world’s published research yet accounting for less than 0.1% of the global population.
Holiday Cottages in Scotland – Adventure Activities
Scotland is essentially one large adventure waiting to happen. With less than a tenth of the population of the UK living in more than a third of the space there is plenty of room to let your hair down.
Water sports enthusiasts rave about the advantage of fresh water lochs, mountain rivers and an almost untouched coastline. Ramblers, amblers and fell walkers wax lyrical on the subject of the Cairngorms, the Munros and the Corbetts. For those who simply want to enjoy the view over a picnic the banks of Loch Ness, the hidden beaches at Findhorn and the Isle of Arran are easy to reach and even easier to enjoy. Holiday cottages in Scotland’s Highlands are particularly apt for those seeking adventure.
Holiday Cottages in Scotland – The Northern Lights
Caused by energy from the sun diffracting on the Earth’s outer atmosphere, the Aurora Borealis can be seen as far south as the Mediterranean during large solar storms but it is not unheard of to see them in Scotland during normal solar activity. There is an increasing chance of seeing the Northern Lights the further north you travel and while many holiday cottages in Scotland will not see the Northern Lights for several years at a time but guests staying in the far north should not be alarmed if they are lucky enough to see the Lights.
Holiday Cottages in Scotland – How to Book
You can book one of our holiday cottages in Scotland by using two possible methods. If you wish to book online then use our Easybook system which allows one online payment on a credit or debit card to take care of all costs and secure your cottage in minutes.
Alternatively you can speak to the cottage owner by using the phone number provided in an individual cottage’s listing. This is the same number to call if you want specific information on any of our holiday cottages in Scotland.