Scotland holiday apartments, homes and villas

Why choose a holiday home in Scotland?

Rivers speed through mountains, the coastline is jagged, and the landscape is rugged. It's a welcome mat for global adrenalin junkies from a country with a rep for extreme sports. Adventure seekers are equipped for ice climbing, quad bikes, and white water kayaking. Two wheelers know why the International Mountain Biking Association rated Scotland the number one spot on the planet to pedal.

These are the same enthusiasts that relax by skydiving, paragliding, and windsurfing. Challenge your senses with "zorbing" or "sphering" to get your heart rate up. Picture yourself inside a giant ball hurtling down the hillsides at Perthshire.

Shetland is a Norway-Scotland blend that surprises you with fruitful farmland beyond the dramatic seaside cliffs. Orkney has saltwater in its veins. The Western Isles is another name for the Outer Hebrides at the cusp of Europe. Discover the modest personality of the Scottish Islands and Highlands where the word "scenery" must have been invented.

Mountains shrouded in heather and windblown gilded beaches share 200 islands. The Highlands and Moray appear to have sprung from colored postcards. There is much undiscovered country beyond the castles, royal coastlines, and distilleries of Aberdeen City and the Shire. Recoup in ancient Angus and Dundee where you can idle in the glens or absorb the offerings of an urban setting.

Adventure sport enthusiast or nature lover - it is nearly impossible to look away from blue water scenery in Perthshire. The Hebridean islands and their friendly villages are where the tall grandeur of the West Highlands separate from the tender charms of the Lowlands. The Kingdom of Fife reflects the personality of bygone Scottish royals.

The rhythm of Edinburgh and the Lothian's vibrate with historic houses, castles, and battle sites. Travel the Clyde Valley to gaze and graze in Glasgow. Travelers will discover that the arts, dining, culture, and shopping offer a variety of world-class experiences in Glasgow.

"Golf paradise" is aptly applied to Ayrshire, Arran, and the striking Clyde Coast. Outdoor escapes abound at Dumfries and Galloway where the wildlife outnumbers the residents among the moors and forests. The Scottish Borders area is both a gateway area and a destination.

Contribution post: 18 January 2011