In addition to booking all your accommodation, we arrange an itinerary to suit your interests and timescale. Our package includes a touring map of Scotland marked with a customised route for you to follow. It may be a small country, but you will be amazed at the variety it has to offer. Stone circles, castles, cathedrals and museums. Mountains, beaches, forests and gardens. Deer, dolphins, eagles and ospreys. Perhaps you have Scottish roots and would like to see the places where your ancestors lived. You might be able to pay a visit to your clan castle, or see where your clan fought in battle. Whether you are looking for cities & shops or deserted roads & wild landscapes - or indeed a mixture of both - we can tailor your trip so that you concentrate on the very best. And if you want to do something more energetic than clicking your camera, just let us know and we will make sure you are going to areas which are good for golf, cycling, hillwalking, watersports or whatever you fancy. Scotland is of course 'castle country' and it would probably take a lifetime to explore them all. Centuries of conflict with England have left the Borders with a legacy of hundreds of castles and towers. The Highlands have a scattering from old abandoned ruins with an atmosphere all of their own.... .... to the popular sights of legendary Cawdor, fairytale Dunrobin and picture-postcard Eilean Donan. Aberdeenshire has its Castle Trail featuring fine historic homes and furnished interiors, and this is often combined with a tour of the Whisky Trail! Despite its unpredictable weather, this country is surprisingly rich in beautiful gardens. Many of the most famous ones can be visited in castle grounds, but there are others well worth seeking out such as the Glorious Gardens of Argyll. Or how about a trip to the garden which is only accessible by boat? And perhaps you would like to see palm trees growing further north than Moscow?! Looking for a haven of peace and quiet from today's busy world? Then maybe you'd like to unwind by staying in some of our traditional fishing villages and rural communities. The Hebridean islands in particular offer a slower pace of life which is a wonderful antidote to the stress of city commuting. Touch the standing stones and you'll find yourself transported back thousands of years to prehistoric times. These ancient monuments have survived untouched in the Western Isles, Orkney and the Grampian Highlands. In addition, around Inverness you can find many excellent examples of carved Pictish stones - if you know where to look. Scotland is very rich in ecclesiastical architecture thanks to its turbulent religious history, so why not make your own 'pilgrimage' around some of our best churches, cathedrals and ancient abbeys? Melrose, where Robert the Bruce's heart is buried. St Andrews, famous for more than its university and golf course. Iona, the tranquil tiny island discovered by St Columba. With its hugely varied coastline, Scotland has a beautiful selection of sandy beaches - some easy to reach and some hidden away off the beaten track. Often you can stroll along by the waves without seeing another soul. We can even tell you where to find rare pink sand. Wildlife watching can be very rewarding - puffins on island cliffs, the rare glimpse of a golden eagle circling overhead, red deer high in the mountains, the sight of osprey chicks in their nest, schools of dolphins or the odd Minke whale! Scotland is recognised world-wide as the Home of Golf, and it's not just the famous courses at St Andrews which are worthy of attention. There are over 500 courses throughout the country with an amazing variety to provide you with quite a challenge! Nairn Golf Course © Eric Hepworth If you are keen on attending Highland Games, be sure to visit during the main summer months of June, July or August. There are lots of arts and music festivals throughout the year, although of course the famous Edinburgh Festival is always held in August - so be sure to book early if you aim to visit then. As part of the many Homecoming Scotland' events, 'The Gathering' will be a huge celebration of the clans in Edinburgh in July 2009. We are advising people to book their accommodation and tours now for this unique experience. Explore fascinating museums and heritage exhibitions covering all aspects of Scottish history. Whether it's Rabbie Burns or the story of Scotland's kings and queens, there's always something left to learn about. Step back in time at the folk museums which show how life used to be or enjoy a performance by one of the historical re-enactment groups. Whether you'd like to follow a particular theme or experience a wide variety of what Scotland has to offer simply contact us to arrange your own customised tour and you can start counting the days until you arrive! 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