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Travel To Scotland
Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is one of the four “home nations” that make up the United Kingdom. Sharing a 60 mile (96 km) long land border with England to the south, and separated from Northern Ireland by the North Channel of the Irish Sea, Scotland is surrounded by the bracing waters of the North Sea to the east, and the North Atlantic Ocean to the west and north. Glasgow International Airport located just eight miles (13 kilometres) west of Glasgow City Centre and combined with Edinburgh airport (less than one hour away) services direct flights from many European cities, including the key hubs of Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt and Paris.
There’s a plethora of tartan-checked beaten tracks across this land, but even in well-thumbed tourist hubs like Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Isle of Skye it’s easy to veer off into one-of-a-kind adventures, usually involving extroverted locals. The brutal climate adds an edge to the whole experience. Highland flings, historic castles and Edinburgh elegance, there’s a perfect holiday waiting for you in Scotland. Whether it’s fishing or golf, whisky or haggis, in a castle or a cottage, from Aberdeen to Inverness, Glasgow to the islands, you’ve come to the right place.
Scotland is the home of golf and whisky, and has a cultural heritage stretching from the festivities of the clans, to the poetry of Robert Burns. Scotland’s rich traditions can be best seen over the summer months at the cutting-edge Edinburgh festival or at one of the many, more low-key, highland games. Whether visiting for fishing, stalking, sailing or hiking, Scotland is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. TravelScotland brings you the best Scottish hotels and guesthouses, tours and itineraries, self-catering holiday cottages and apartments, activities, guided tours and even mountain walks - all in all the perfect holiday destination whether you are single, couple or family group.
