Scotland


Scotland is the most northerly of the four parts of the United Kingdom, occupying about one-third of the island of Great Britain.

The name Scotland derives from the Latin Scotia, land of the Scots, a Celtic people from Ireland who settled on the west coast of Great Britain around the 5th century CE

 

Source: Britannica

 

Here you will find information and pictures from the following locations:

 

EDINBURGH

INVERNESS/LOCH NESS

KIRKWALL

OBAN


EDINBURGH

Having both an old and new town, Edinburgh offers plenty of attractions, hikes and festivals to really feel the spirit of the Scottish.

GETTING THERE:

Fly directly into Edinburgh (EDI) or Glasgow (GLA), which is just about an hour away.

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PLACES TO STAY:

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GETTING AROUND:

Rental cars are a great option for independence, flexibility and a variety of destinations. 

There is also the option of public transportation with different bus routes and taxis.

 

THINGS TO DO:

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INVERNESS/LOCH NESS 

Look for the infamous Loch Ness monster while exploring the Urguhart castle or walk around the architecturally imaginative town of Inverness.

GETTING THERE:

Fly directly into Inverness (INV), Edinburgh (EDI) or Glasgow (GLA).

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PLACES TO STAY:

Find great deals on hotels here.

Traveling on a budget?  Hostels provide a unique experience with extraordinary savings. 

 

GETTING AROUND:

Rental cars are a great option for independence, flexibility and a variety of destinations. 

There is also the option of public transportation with different bus routes and taxis.

 

THINGS TO DO:

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KIRKWALL

Orkney’s largest town founded by Viking settlers over 1,000 years ago.  

GETTING THERE:

Kirkwall has its own airport (KOI), however, you may also catch a ferry from Aberdeen (ABZ). 

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PLACES TO STAY:

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GETTING AROUND:

Rental cars are available from Aberdeen airport if you wish to ride the ferry or have other travelling to do.

Kirkwall is a small establishment and can be explored by foot, otherwise there is also the option of local car hire.

 

THINGS TO DO:

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OBAN

Living up to its original Gaelic name meaning "the little bay," this is also considered to be the seafood capital of Scotland.  

GETTING THERE:

Oban has its own airport (OBN) but you may also fly into Edinburgh (EDI) and travel form there.  (They are approximately 3 hours apart.)

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PLACES TO STAY:

Find great deals on hotels here.

Traveling on a budget?  Hostels provide a unique experience with extraordinary savings. 

 

GETTING AROUND:

Depending where you begin your travels, a rental car can be picked up in the larger cities, while buses are also an available option.

 

THINGS TO DO:

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