Scotland Vacation Packages

The enchanting nation of Scotland is part of the United Kingdom and occupies the northern third of Great Britain. The geography of the country is composed of mainland Scotland and its 800 Scottish Isles off the Highlands. Explore ancient and deep misty lochs (lakes), the lands of tartan-clad Highlanders, and fields of pink heather and purple thistle as they explode throughout the warmer seasons.

Edinburgh, the Scottish capital, stands proudly as a timeless blend of history and modernity on the North Sea’s waters in the estuary, the Firth of Forth. Edinburgh Castle, perched high on Castle Rock, has seen its fair share of battles, events, and royal ceremonies, and is an iconic landmark with medieval and Renaissance styles of architecture. At nearly a thousand years old, the One O’Clock Gun is still fired each day, a tradition since 1861. 

The grand and luxurious hotel, the Principal Edinburgh on the vibrant George Street, has a historic charm and is a blend of neoclassical and Georgian styles. Opened in 1881, it offers afternoon tea, sandwiches, pastries and scones at its Charlotte Square.

Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland on the banks of the River Clyde, is anchored by its neo-Gothic University of Glasgow, tree-lined streets and galleries and museums. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum houses works by Salvador Dali, Van Gogh, and J.M.W. Turner, among others. The Glasgow Botanic Gardens are beautifully landscaped gardens and provide a tranquil escape from the busy city, and the glasshouses feature impressive exotic plants.

The coastal regions like the Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland offer stunning landscapes with ruins, rugged coastlines, and pristine beaches. Orkney is home to the World Heritage sites of Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar. These settlements and Neolithic burial grounds are relics of the past and with their artifacts and preserved dwellings, one can imagine life being lived there centuries ago.