Scotland, land of heritage, castles, fishing and golf, offers such a wide variety of holiday opportunities.

Wild rugged coasts, and sheltered sandy beaches are often to be found within just a couple of miles of each other so you can find something suitable whether you want a seaside holiday with children or perhaps a more energetic break walking the coastal paths. For the active there are also moorlands to walk, mountains to climb, hills and glens, forests and vast tracts of rural farmland providing every possible type of UK scenery.

In Scotland, you are never far from lochs or from the sea which has played an important part in the nation's development. There are various Maritime Museums including the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther, Fife and the Maritime Museum in Aberdeen which tells the fascinating story of oil. The region's low population density means that many towns have never expanded and still retain the charm which is often lost when national stores take over. Here many local traders are still able to thrive, providing local produce and crafts with traditional service.

If you want cities, nightlife, culture, then you can also find these in Scotland. But even if you are right in the centre of Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen, you are never far from the tranquil countryside so you can have the best of all worlds. Apart from the obvious attractions of the scenery, many people come to Scotland for its heritage sites of which castles and distilleries are prime examples. A large number of distilleries are open to the public and offer tours and tastings.