Scotland On and Off the Beaten Track
Scotland's multi-faceted appeal to visitors is no secret, and each year huge numbers of visitors from across the world are tempted to take a trip to this beautiful part of the British Isles. But while the merits of the beautiful historic city of Edinburgh and of rural idylls such as the Cairngorms region are well documented, Scotland has many more hidden attractions just waiting to be discovered by those who are prepared to venture a little off the beaten tourist track.
For those who have the time to thoroughly explore Scotland, this is a country where it pays to mix visits to top tourist attractions with some more off the beaten track exploring. It would be a shame for any visitor to dismiss a visit to Edinburgh Castle merely because it is ‘touristy', and Scotland's tourist attractions are famous for good reason.
Less celebrated locations such as Dunblane and Dunkirk also have plenty to offer the visitor, however, and as these places have been less touched by tourism than destinations such as Edinburgh and the Cairngorms region, many people believe that it is in locations such as these that visitors can discover the ‘real' Scotland.
A Dunblane hotel can be a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside, where lovers of the great outdoors can take long walks or bicycle rides through unspoilt nature, keeping an eye out for native wildlife such as buzzards, badgers, kestrels, deer and even eagles.
A warm welcome from the locals is guaranteed, and there will be plenty of opportnity to relax with a pint or glass of Scotch whiskey in one of Dunblane's many traditional pubs and inns after a day's exploring.
Further north, and firmly back on the tourist track, Royal Deeside is a stunningly beautiful region of the Scottish Highlands that is home to the Royal residence at Balmoral, along with the towering Cairngorms mountains, excellent skiing during the winter, and some rural views that are unrivalled anywhere in the country. Finding a Royal Deeside hotel to suit your style and budget will not be difficult as there are so many to choose from here, and this is a fantastic part of Scotland for families.
Wherever you choose to visit in Scotland, you are sure to have a magical time.
For those who have the time to thoroughly explore Scotland, this is a country where it pays to mix visits to top tourist attractions with some more off the beaten track exploring. It would be a shame for any visitor to dismiss a visit to Edinburgh Castle merely because it is ‘touristy', and Scotland's tourist attractions are famous for good reason.
Less celebrated locations such as Dunblane and Dunkirk also have plenty to offer the visitor, however, and as these places have been less touched by tourism than destinations such as Edinburgh and the Cairngorms region, many people believe that it is in locations such as these that visitors can discover the ‘real' Scotland.
A Dunblane hotel can be a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside, where lovers of the great outdoors can take long walks or bicycle rides through unspoilt nature, keeping an eye out for native wildlife such as buzzards, badgers, kestrels, deer and even eagles.
A warm welcome from the locals is guaranteed, and there will be plenty of opportnity to relax with a pint or glass of Scotch whiskey in one of Dunblane's many traditional pubs and inns after a day's exploring.
Further north, and firmly back on the tourist track, Royal Deeside is a stunningly beautiful region of the Scottish Highlands that is home to the Royal residence at Balmoral, along with the towering Cairngorms mountains, excellent skiing during the winter, and some rural views that are unrivalled anywhere in the country. Finding a Royal Deeside hotel to suit your style and budget will not be difficult as there are so many to choose from here, and this is a fantastic part of Scotland for families.
Wherever you choose to visit in Scotland, you are sure to have a magical time.
