| Scotland Holidays 09:17 - Aug 18 with 5449 views | Mullet |
I know a few Scottish based TWTDers might be able to help here. I'm thinking of taking my boys to Scotland next summer as we've never been up there together.
Looking for suggestions of rough areas to rent a cottage/airbnb for a week. Somewhere I can let them run around, explore a bit, see some wildlife etc. Both are primary aged.
When I look on different sites it's hard to know where to base ourselves. Any tips welcome from the hivemind. |  |
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| Scotland Holidays on 13:01 - Aug 19 with 695 views | ElephantintheRoom |
Used to take my kids hiking in Scotland once a year. You don’t have to go too far north to find wide open spaces, eagles and whisky distilleries - but it helps.
Best place we ever stayed was booking a cottage on the Loch Torridan estate - no idea if that is still available. Google is your friend. Anther thought is to stay somewhere near the Kyle of lochash railway. Young kids enjoy a train ride through spectacular scenery - and that’s one of the worlds best.
You could do worse than stay near Loch Lomond - and drag them up Ben Lomond and do some island hopping if the weathers good. There are (or were) wild wallabies on one of the islands. |  |
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| Scotland Holidays on 15:56 - Aug 30 with 603 views | josiahstokes39 |
Hi there,
It sounds like a wonderful plan to take your boys to Scotland next summer for some adventure and wildlife exploration. Scotland offers a wealth of beautiful natural landscapes for such experiences.
When considering where to stay, you might want to look into short-term lets or holiday cottages in areas that are known for their natural beauty and family-friendly activities. Here are a few suggestions:
Cairngorms National Park: The Cairngorms are a fantastic destination for families. You can find cottages or lodges in towns like Aviemore, where you'll have easy access to hiking trails, wildlife watching, and even the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park: This area is known for its stunning lochs and forests. Consider staying in a village like Aberfoyle, which is surrounded by natural beauty and offers activities like boat trips on Loch Katrine and forest walks.
Scottish Borders: Areas like Peebles or Innerleithen offer a blend of countryside charm and family-friendly attractions. You can explore nearby castles, go cycling along scenic routes, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Scottish Islands: If you're up for a unique adventure, consider staying on one of the Scottish islands like the Isle of Skye or the Isle of Arran. You'll find charming cottages and breathtaking landscapes for your family to enjoy.
Perthshire: Known as the "Heart of Scotland," Perthshire offers a mix of natural beauty and historic sites. Staying in or around Pitlochry could be an excellent choice, with access to hiking trails and the famous Edradour Distillery.
When you search for accommodations, using platforms like Airbnb.co.uk https://www.shortishlets.co.uk or Booking.com allows you to filter options based on your specific requirements, including family-friendly amenities and properties available for weekly rentals. Make sure to read reviews from previous guests to get a sense of what to expect.
Whichever location you choose, Scotland is sure to provide an unforgettable experience for your family. Enjoy your trip planning!
Josiah | | | |
| Scotland Holidays on 16:08 - Aug 30 with 578 views | Herbivore |
| Scotland Holidays on 15:56 - Aug 30 by josiahstokes39 |
Hi there,
It sounds like a wonderful plan to take your boys to Scotland next summer for some adventure and wildlife exploration. Scotland offers a wealth of beautiful natural landscapes for such experiences.
When considering where to stay, you might want to look into short-term lets or holiday cottages in areas that are known for their natural beauty and family-friendly activities. Here are a few suggestions:
Cairngorms National Park: The Cairngorms are a fantastic destination for families. You can find cottages or lodges in towns like Aviemore, where you'll have easy access to hiking trails, wildlife watching, and even the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park: This area is known for its stunning lochs and forests. Consider staying in a village like Aberfoyle, which is surrounded by natural beauty and offers activities like boat trips on Loch Katrine and forest walks.
Scottish Borders: Areas like Peebles or Innerleithen offer a blend of countryside charm and family-friendly attractions. You can explore nearby castles, go cycling along scenic routes, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Scottish Islands: If you're up for a unique adventure, consider staying on one of the Scottish islands like the Isle of Skye or the Isle of Arran. You'll find charming cottages and breathtaking landscapes for your family to enjoy.
Perthshire: Known as the "Heart of Scotland," Perthshire offers a mix of natural beauty and historic sites. Staying in or around Pitlochry could be an excellent choice, with access to hiking trails and the famous Edradour Distillery.
When you search for accommodations, using platforms like Airbnb.co.uk https://www.shortishlets.co.uk or Booking.com allows you to filter options based on your specific requirements, including family-friendly amenities and properties available for weekly rentals. Make sure to read reviews from previous guests to get a sense of what to expect.
Whichever location you choose, Scotland is sure to provide an unforgettable experience for your family. Enjoy your trip planning!
Josiah |
Can second that Aberfoyle is a very good base for Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. It's quite central and near to lots of activities and has a small supermarket and a couple of places to eat. |  |
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| Scotland Holidays on 16:20 - Aug 30 with 554 views | Lord_Lucan |
| Scotland Holidays on 08:40 - Aug 19 by HatStand |
Arisaig lovely beach + Mallaig
Fort William good inland central base for many nearby attractions. [Post edited 19 Aug 2023 8:42]
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Mate of mine owns about a zillion acres one and a half hours north east of Inverness.
Despite many invites I’ve never been able to go but I think I can make it mid December. Looking forward to it, might see the northern lights.
Equally looking forward to travelling up there on the train. |  |
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| Scotland Holidays on 16:23 - Aug 30 with 547 views | WeWereZombies |
The post about Skye getting mobbed in high summer is spot on (high summer extends from February to November these days, and the weather can be wintry in July as much as in other months) with a corresponding hike in accommodation prices too (don't expect to find bed and breakfast below a hundred pounds a night, a crushing problem for visiting health service professionals who have budgets far below that.) Arisaig and Mallaig were mentioned too, a great train ride (with Harry Potter connection) runs between Fort William and Mallaig but watch out for events in Fort William (always pricey for accommodation) that block out all the hotels, B&Bs and hostels. If you want something a bit different, and perhaps even a wee bit educational, I spent a few days on Eigg last year (staying in a cabin...it was a shed with a heater and a microwave really but twenty five quid a night for two if I recall) which meant that I could have a squint at their first in the World energy from three renewable sources (wind, hydro and solar) plus take in a gig at the Community Centre (Flook, they were very good and we had a chat with the band when we met them on a footpath an hour beforehand as they were going to have dinner with the Island Secretary and we were killing time before our timed meal at the new café. I asked them if they could drag out dinner a bit and take to the stage closer to half eight as we might not get our meal finished and Sarah the flautist came over before they started playing and asked us if we got through our meal OK...) |  |
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| Scotland Holidays on 16:25 - Aug 30 with 546 views | Herbivore |
| Scotland Holidays on 16:20 - Aug 30 by Lord_Lucan |
Mate of mine owns about a zillion acres one and a half hours north east of Inverness.
Despite many invites I’ve never been able to go but I think I can make it mid December. Looking forward to it, might see the northern lights.
Equally looking forward to travelling up there on the train. |
Pack lots of layers. | |
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| Scotland Holidays on 16:41 - Aug 30 with 525 views | leitrimblue |
| Scotland Holidays on 11:39 - Aug 18 by ronnyd |
Don't forget to pack some midge repellent. |
Forget all that midge repellent and midge nets nonsense. It's been scientificly proved numerous times ( or some weird ol hippy told me) that weed smoke completely repels the midge!
Just spark up a big one while strolling around the bog/Highlands and you'll be good as gold all day an night apparently... |  | | |
| Scotland Holidays on 16:45 - Aug 30 with 513 views | WeWereZombies |
| Scotland Holidays on 16:41 - Aug 30 by leitrimblue |
Forget all that midge repellent and midge nets nonsense. It's been scientificly proved numerous times ( or some weird ol hippy told me) that weed smoke completely repels the midge!
Just spark up a big one while strolling around the bog/Highlands and you'll be good as gold all day an night apparently... |
Repels or helps you not to notice ?
There was a bunk house leaflet in Tyndrum that detailed all the ways of dealing with midges over two A4 pages and ended with the conclusion that none of them worked and you should just man up and endure them ya big Jessie... | |
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| Scotland Holidays on 16:48 - Aug 30 with 483 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Scotland Holidays on 16:20 - Aug 30 by Lord_Lucan |
Mate of mine owns about a zillion acres one and a half hours north east of Inverness.
Despite many invites I’ve never been able to go but I think I can make it mid December. Looking forward to it, might see the northern lights.
Equally looking forward to travelling up there on the train. |
That reminds me. My mate from Newmarket, who has a resort in Argyll wants to do a firework deal with you for New Year. Can I pass on your number? |  |
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| Scotland Holidays on 16:51 - Aug 30 with 472 views | Mullet |
Thanks all - we've booked a place in the Trossachs after all your help, hours of research and management basically looking at the photos of one place and deciding it's ideal etc.
Hoping to book a decent wildlife tour or day out next, as the boys seem to be into nature documentaries and the like. | |
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| Scotland Holidays on 16:53 - Aug 30 with 468 views | Herbivore |
| Scotland Holidays on 16:51 - Aug 30 by Mullet |
Thanks all - we've booked a place in the Trossachs after all your help, hours of research and management basically looking at the photos of one place and deciding it's ideal etc.
Hoping to book a decent wildlife tour or day out next, as the boys seem to be into nature documentaries and the like. |
Can't go wrong with the Trossachs, has a bit of everything. Hope you and the boys have a great time. | |
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| Scotland Holidays on 17:00 - Aug 30 with 462 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| Scotland Holidays on 16:51 - Aug 30 by Mullet |
Thanks all - we've booked a place in the Trossachs after all your help, hours of research and management basically looking at the photos of one place and deciding it's ideal etc.
Hoping to book a decent wildlife tour or day out next, as the boys seem to be into nature documentaries and the like. |
Highland Safari, that I mentioned, is about 1 to 1 and a half hours away, depending on where you will be in the Trossachs. The journey would be right along stunning Loch Tay.
You have made a good choice- day trips to Glasgow and Edinburgh are very doable if the weather is bad and Cabin Fever sets in. | | | |
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