Dreaming of an Adventurous Scotland Vacation

Scotland is full of green hillocks, rocky beaches, breathtaking sea cliffs, all types of castles, country farms, majestic locks, bubbling streams and rivers, and active modern cities. No matter what type of scenery you‘d like to see during your Scotland vacation you’ll be delighted with the adventure of finding it. What type of adventure would you like to have?

You can fill your Scotland vacation with riding the railway, busses, in a rental car, or planes to get from place to place. But if you really want to see the real Scotland be sure to take in some of the scenery on foot. Or if you prefer you could rent a bike or horse to make the travel faster. Scotland has some very unique wildlife that you simply cannot find anywhere else. You would not be able to see them from a window in a fast moving vehicle. If you really enjoy nature then get out and see some while you are in Scotland.

Walking the local foot paths

If you would like to get some good exercise on your Scotland vacation then you’re in luck, Scotland has a wonderful selection of walking paths. There are whole books written just on the subject of walking around Scotland. Don’t let the term foot path fool you. Many of these paths are very long and can take you across country. If you aren’t a hard core back packer then do not fear. Finding shorter paths or just using a part of the longer ones is not a problem. Just bring your rugged winter gear even if it is summer. The weather in Scotland changes fast and you will want to be prepared.

Hiking around the Coast

There is nothing more dramatic and breathtaking than the Scotland coast. Many wonderful foot paths can be found by the sea. You could try to take on a long trek down the coast or just explore some of the intoxicating castle ruins that hang on steep sea cliffs. When walking these paths always pay attention to warning signs and of course warnings from passersby. The coast can also be dangerous and you want to return safely from your Scotland vacation to tell everyone about it.

Wake up Under the Scottish Sky

The true adventurers out there could wake up under the Scotland sky. This is the stuff of dreams. And of course I’m referring to the sky that is above your nice cold weather tent roof. Behave like a true Scotsman and go with a group to make a nice party. This isn’t just for the camp fire conversation, there is safety in numbers. As stated before the weather can change fast in Scotland and so you will need to really know what you are doing before attempting a Scotland camping trip.

Above photo by Anosmia