Inverness – The Highland Capital
A trip to the North of Scotland simply wouldn’t be complete without a stop off in Inverness. Known as the Capital of the Highland, Inverness serves as a gateway to the Scottish Highlands and is located at the Northern end of the world famous Loch Ness.
While in and around Inverness there are several outstanding places you should visit. As mentioned above, Loch Ness is very close to the small city and you have to visit to appreciate the sheer size of the body of water. There are many picnic spots and stop off points surrounding the many miles of Loch-side road.
Also very close to Inverness is the site of, and visitor centre for, the Culloden Battlefield. The famous Battle of Culloden took place in 1746 and changed Scottish history forever. You can also visit the Caledonian Canal, which was constructed to allow passage straight thru the centre of Scotland via interconnected Lochs.
Whether you choose to stay in the city itself or closer to areas such as Loch Ness, you will have no problem finding accommodation. The popularity of the region ensures that there are plenty of Inverness hotels available at any given time.
The Scottish Borders
If you are looking for a peaceful break in Scotland this summer, you should consider the hills, valleys and sleepy villages of The Scottish Borders as a destination.
The town of Kelso lies at the heart of the Scottish Borders and was built around the abbey where King James II was killed in 1460. Floors Castle is nearby, and indeed the entire area is littered with historic monuments to visit. Kelso also provides a great base from which to further explore the Borders and it’s other settlements such as Jedburgh and Melrose.
Accommodation is plentiful and welcoming, you will find the people in the area very friendly and they will go out of their way to make your stay one to remember. You can be sure to find somewhere to stay which suits your taste (and your pocket) in our selection of hotels in The Scottish Borders.
Visit Glasgow
Scotland’s largest city is easy to reach from anywhere in the UK, is packed with hidden treasures and provides a great base from which to explore the West coast of Scotland and even venture into The Highlands.
Well known in Scotland as a great place to shop, Glasgow also offers much, much more..
The Glasgow Science Centre is an observatory, planetarium and museum rolled into one and great for an educational family visit, but also eye-opening for the adults. The world renowned Gallery of Modern Art is and located conveniently right in Glasgow city centre and is only one of several art galleries in Glasgow.
There are also many museums in Glasgow fulfilling almost every interest.. some of the most popular include The School Museum, Museum of Transport, The People’s Palace, The Scottish Football Museum and The Tall Ships Museum.
You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation, as well as hotels close to the airport we have almost 100 hotels in Glasgow available at the moment.
Hotels on Skye
At last it seems summer is approaching, and for those who have always wanted to but never made it, this should be the summer of Skye. The Isle of Skye has always been a popular destination but visitor numbers have been growing year on year and 2010 looks like being the best yet.
The beautiful Island off the North West tip of Scotland is very popular among couples as a romantic weekend retreat but it is equally suited to a family break from the norm. Once you have crossed the famous Skye Bridge - mountain biking, hill walking, nature trails and simply taking in the scenery and slower pace of life are what to expect on your trip to Skye.
The Island is full of charming holiday cottages, self catering accommodation and welcoming guest houses, but you can also spoil yourself with a 4 star hotel stay if you so choose.
Our Skye Hotels section provides visitor ratings for guest houses and hotels on Skye and allows you to compare room prices for specific holiday dates. Don’t forget that all accommodation on Skye is also protected by our best price guarantee.
We sincerely hope you enjoy your trip to The Isle of Skye.
Edinburgh Hotels
Edinburgh is coming alive as spring approaches, I swear there have been periods in recent days which could have passed for mid summer, and along with the sun come visitors from near and afar.
Edinburgh hotels and guest houses will be preparing for busier times already, and a walk along The Royal Mile this week will already show an increase in sightseers. It once was the case that Edinburgh's tourist season ran for several of the best summer months but now it is an all-year-round affair with only a slight dip over the worst of the Scottish winter (although even then there is a separate influx for Edinburgh's hogmanay celebrations).
Tourists and visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding Edinburgh hotels to suit all budgets, and tastes. Of course you can choose to stay in magnificent accommodation such as The Scotsman Hotel on North Bridge, but there are also many more affordable options in the form of hostels and guest houses across Edinburgh.
Visitors from overseas usually have the need to book in advance, but for those of you planning a trip from somewhere closer it can sometimes be left until the last minute, so be sure to book in advance where possible. As summer approaches the influx of visitors doubles the population of Edinburgh at it's peak, so many as there are, available Edinburgh hotels become harder to find. This is especially true towards the end of summer, during Edinburgh Festival time.