Forget Expensive Flights And Long Haul Travel – Why Not Forgo Your Holiday In The Heat And Try Something Different In Scotland?

When people think of Scotland, they think of therange from moorland and rolling hills in the west to
highlands and islands; holiday rentals alongsidefishing villages and coastline in the east. Holiday
remote Scottish lochs and nothing but countrysiderentals might be a converted farmhouse, a
for miles around. But in their rush to ‘head forseaside cottage, or a town flat with a view –
the hills’, people often overlook the south ofall of which give you access to the wonders that
Scotland and the borders, which have so much tothis region of southern Scotland has to offer. If
offer the visitor. Just a day’s drive from theyou can drag yourself away from the comfort of
south of England, holiday rentals in the Scottishyour rental property, the region has a wide range
borders mean more time for the holiday, and lessof activities on offer, destinations to visit and
time travelling. Did you know that people flying toevents to attend as well.
the Canary Islands for a week’s holiday areOpportunities for hiking and walking range from
likely to spend 25% of their hard earned time offthe romantic stroll on the beach to entire
travelling there and back – hardly relaxation!holidays-worth of trekking and hiking, often
Known as one of THE world tourist destinations,involving some of Scotland’s most famous
Scotland is chosen by many as the perfectlandmarks. The south of Scotland is dotted with
holiday rentals destination. Although immenselywhisky distilleries, and if you want to sample the
popular, you can lose yourself in Scotland,local fayre and taste the world famous whisky
whether in the mountainous highlands, the ruggedthen you’re in the right place. Those in search
islands or the hubbub of city life. If you’re inof holiday rentals within spitting distance of a golf
search of holiday rentals with privacy andcourse are also in the right place – in this part
seclusion you are sure to find them – just aof Scotland, it’s hard to find holiday rentals
few twists and turns down winding rural roadswhich AREN’T within spitting distance of a
and you will find yourself far from the maddinggolf course! Courses to suit every budget, style
crowds.and ability abound here. There’s fishing and
The south of Scotland is one of the mostcycling, mountain biking and hiking, museums and
picturesque parts of the UK – holiday rentalsarchitecture – all within a day’s drive of
here are popular all year round, and whatever theyour UK home. Forget sun loungers and cocktails
weather. Each season brings its own particular– until you’ve spent time in this part of
delights – whether it is the vivid colours ofScotland, you haven’t lived!
Spring and Autumn, the snow-covered peaks inFree reprint article written by Olly Symonds
Winter, or the gentle sunshine and longer hoursCopyright © 2008 Olly Symonds. All rights
during the Summer months. The Scottish Bordersreserved.