Tamara Clarkes Travel Blog: Schedule your Scottish holiday

Thursday, 31 May 2012

Schedule your Scottish holiday

by David Daviesin Travel/Vacation rentals (submitted 2012-05-09)

Scotland is located in North-West Europe and shares a common border with England. It is predominantly a Danish, Gaelic and Scots speaking country. Scotland is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Go through this article to know more about this beautiful country.

Scotland is part of the United Kingdom and has nearly 790 Islands, including the famous tourist destination islands of the Hebrides. Scotland is famous as a premier tourist destination in Europe. It offers the unblemished natural beauty, white-sand beaches, great Snorkelling options, national parks and a wide variety of animal life.

About Scotland: Fact file

Area: 78,772 km² (30,414 square kilometre mi)
Population: Approximately 5.2 million
Population density: 64/km² (167.5/sq mi.)
Currency: pound sterling (GBP)
Official language: Danish, Gaelic, Scots
Capital: Edinburgh
Largest city: Glasgow

Where to go and what

Amusement parks: Scotland ´ s Secret Bunker, M and D 's, Scotland's Theme Park, Loudoun Castle, TreeZone, etc.

Beaches: Luskentyre Beach, Sandwood Bay, Mellon Udrigle, Sanna Bay, Camus AN t-Saimh Cul, Kiloran, Cambo Sands, Burg head Bay, etc.

Markets: Jo Malone, Greensleeves, Greensleeves, etc.

Festivals and events: "The Real Scottish Christmas Fair, The ethical Christmas Fair, Edinburgh International Festival, The Hogmanay Festival, etc.

Planning a trip:

Requirements for immigration and visa: Scotland has the same conditions for immigration and visa requirements as the United Kingdom.

When to visit: any time is a good time to visit this beautiful country. But most of the tourists come to visit Scotland during April to September. The cheapest time to visit Scotland is off season; 1 November to 14. March. The average temperature in Scotland during the spring season is 53 ° F (12 ° C), rising to 65 ° F (18 ° C) in summer.

Arrival: it is easy to visit Scotland, because there are regular flights from all airports in London to Scotland's major city airports. There are direct flights to Glasgow from many European cities and North America. There are plenty of UK domestic flights to Scotland including: BMI flights, BMIbaby flights, British Airways flights, CityJet flights, Eastern Airways flights, Easyjet flights and Flybe flights.

Getting around: getting around in Scotland is easy, and you have a lot of options. You can visit most major towns and cities in Scotland via train, bus or plane. You can easily travel to other cites with extensive and well-market roads that includes a dozen scenic national tourist routes. Scotland and England are connected through the following four train operators: East Coast, Virgin Trains, cross country trains and Transpennine Express. There are many services of buses and coaches in Scotland and they are the cheapest way to get around Scotland.

Local highlights: Scotland has something for everyone. Of intense diving session or relaxing on the beach, Mellon Udrigle Beach. Bird-watching and waterfalls that are Allt Coire na Lurgainn waterfall.

Accommodation: there are many accommodation options in Scotland, Holiday homes are available in large numbers and varying costs. For most travellers is self catering, the best option. By opting for these campsites home allows you to schedule a tour in the way you want, without being disturbed by other people. Excellent home allows you utmost flexibility with lots of facilities under one roof, including a kitchen, dishwashers, TVs with satellite channels, quality furniture, etc. We hope these tips help you in planning a perfect Scottish holiday.

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David Davies