Laden with images of haggis and tartan, Scotland is a country rich in history, romance and hospitality that extends beyond the unfortunate dish of minced sheep liver, lungs and heart and the token kilt-wearing bagpipers. Luckily, our Top 10 Scotland Vacations list is here to unlock the rugged beauty of the Highlands and the cultural centers of Glasgow and Edinburgh. From stone castles and the rising and falling Highland mountain ranges to superb theater, museums and dining in the two Lowland cities, we’re sure you’ll have more than just a “wee bit” of a good time. And yes, you still get your fair share of kilts and bagpipes, but you’ll only get the haggis if you’re brave enough to taste it.
Any globe-trotter will attest to the difficulty of traveling where their native language isn’t spoken. English-speakers may assume they’re safe here, but the Scottish have their own Scots language derived from Gaelic that shines through in our No. 1 pick’s name. Learn More
On the fashionable West End of Edinburgh, minutes from historic shopping on Princes Street, is your new residence. We don’t mean that you have relocated, though after staying at our No. 2 spot, it would be hard to leave! Learn More
Apart from the slim chance you may own the title of “king” or “queen” and actually rule over a kingdom, it is difficult to find somewhere you can stay and be treated like royalty. Well, let us roll out the red carpet for you at our No. 3 pick situated on the captivating… Learn More
How does a country retreat sound? Before you start envisioning acres of pecking chickens and buckets of slop being carried out to pigs, let us tell you about our No. 4 spot. Wrapped in the sublime serenity of the Ayrshire countryside, Enterkine House is a charming Scottish… Learn More
We trust that the founding site of a popular world-wide game also knows a thing or two about providing onsite luxury lodging. Our No. 5 pick not only claims a stake in the famous pilgrimage land of golfers, St. Andrews Bay, it also holds its own with superior rooms and… Learn More
If you recall our caution that language would be a distinct characteristic of Scotland, then you should be prepared to practice. That is, practice the tongue twister of telling people you are going on holiday in Kirkcudbright. Learn More
You don’t have to schedule an audience with the Queen Mother in order to discover what being royalty feels like. All you have to do is stay at Glennap Castle, our No. 7 spot on the Ayrshire coast. Learn More
One important lesson we feel we should pass along is this: if you decide to split a bottle of the award-winning whisky, we suggest drafting a custody schedule. One thing you should share without rules and restrictions, though, is our No. 8 spot. Learn More
The rows of windows background the four globe lamps standing like soldiers at the entrance bordered by the building’s classic stone railings. Our No. 9 pick has situated itself in the heart of stylish West End Glasgow and situated you in the lap of luxury. Learn More
We’ve already highlighted the well-known elixir of Scotland, that is, the ample selection of whisky. Now, it’s time to turn our attention to a whole new bottle – emmm, hotel. Rounding out our list of Top 10 Scotland Vacations is the Hotel Du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens… Learn More
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