Adventuring in Scotland

Just returned from a 6 day holiday with Lochs and Glens for a coach holiday. I finally got to witness the beauty of the Scottish highlands, and breaking a personal best on distance traveled to go on holiday within the UK.

Each place has a charm to it, the people were nicer (compared to London — lot less road rage was witnessed). Over the course of 4 days, I visited the following places:

Callander and the Trossachs

The town serves as the eastern gateway to the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the first National Park in Scotland, and is often referred to as the “Gateway to the Highlands”.

Aberfeldy, Crieff and Pitlochry

Here rolling lowland hills meet rugged highland mountains, these bustling towns have plenty to do and see. Lying on the shores of Scotland’s longest river, the River Tay, Aberfeldy has spectacular views of the Falls of Moness. Journey on to discover Crieff — originally a main cattle trading centre in Scotland. From its medieval roots this town has flourished and is home to the oldest distillery in Scotland which showcases one of Scotland’s most famous whiskies. Finally visit the friendly little town of Pitlochry with its quaint architecture and beautiful scenery, as well as local crafts and produce.

Edinburgh

Scotland’s Capital seamlessly blends old and new, making it a fabulous city to explore. The Castle and the Royal Mile are steeped in history and Scottish culture. Holyrood Palace lies in the heart of the city alongside the new Scottish Parliament building and it is the combination of ancient and modern that makes Edinburgh such a vibrant place to visit. This bustling city offers a wide variety of shops, food and drink, as well as some of the best city views in Europe.

Dundee

This small Scottish city blends old and new together perfectly. Home to Captain Scott’s famous expedition ship Discovery, which led a 3-year voyage to the Antarctic, this old industrial town now offers plenty of shops, entertainment, food and drink in a vibrant atmosphere.

My next holiday to Scotland is during July so will be able to pack considerably less clothing!