Looking to book a log cabin break in Scotland and want to discover what each region of Scotland has to offer? From the Scottish Highlands, to the North East of Scotland, the Borders, central Scotland, the Islands or the West Coast, this amazing country has so very much to offer, read on to discover more about what each region offers for lodge holidays
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Scotland for Log Cabin Breaks, Region by Region
Head North on a Lodge Holiday to the Scottish Highlands
For some of Scotland’s finest scenery on a log cabin break, head for the hills and glens of the Scottish Highlands. Some of Scotland’s best known places are found in the Highlands including Loch Ness, the Great Glen Way, Ben Nevis, the Cairngorms National Park, Eilean Donan and Urquhart Castle. Book a log cabin nestled by a forest or in a tranquil glen and discover some of the best of the area on trips out. If you enjoy outdoor pursuits, the Scottish Highlands should be an ideal choice for your cabin break as walking, hiking, fishing, golfing, canoeing, kayaking and wildlife watching opportunities abound in this part of Scotland. Look out for amazing wildlife like red squirrels, deer, eagles and even elusive Scottish wildcats! You can even enjoy star gazing as much of the Scottish Highlands is a designated dark sky area, so remember to look up! Renting a cosy cabin can be ideal for soaking up the atmosphere and for enjoying that back to nature feel on holiday. For an added touch of luxury, look out for wooden cabins with hot tubs in the Highlands.
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Aberdeenshire and Scotland's Castle Country
For the road less travelled, head to Aberdeenshire, a superb area of Scotland which is less well known than the Highlands but home to some dramatic landscapes, coastline and rich in historic castles. If you want to reconnect with nature, this is the place to go. Rent a log cabin and enjoy discovering some of the best of Aberdeenshire on holiday. Outdoor pursuits aplenty await including walking, hiking, horse riding, fishing, golfing, mountain biking and wildlife watching. Enjoy exploring Royal Deeside with its many walking trails and for more vigorous hikes head to the Cairngorms National Park. If coastline is more your thing, then the Aberdeenshire coastline is dotted with many beautiful sandy beaches where in some places you can enjoy isolated walks with just you and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. Aberdeen has its own sandy beach and Cruden Bay has one of the best beaches in the county. Pennan is home to a pretty small village and a pebbly beach which sits dramatically at the foot of a cliff. History buffs will enjoy every day here with Aberdeenshire known as Scotland’s Castle Country for good reason. There are some amazing dramatic castle ruins including Slains Castle (which is rumoured locally to have inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula as the author was known to have visited and stayed at the local hotel), and Dunnotar Castle. Well preserved castles with perfectly intact interiors also abound in Aberdeenshire but the ruins often evoke the imagination more. Rent an Aberdeenshire log cabin nestled in woodlands, and truly escape to nature on your lodge holiday in Scotland.
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Borders and Southern Scotland
Cabin Breaks in the Scottish Borders: For easier access from England, the Scottish Borders could be a great choice for a cabin break. Home to stunning countryside with the Eildon Hills, the Cheviot Hills, the Southern Uplands and the River Tweed running through the area, forests and charming towns such as Jedburgh, the Scottish Borders are a great area to enjoy exploring the great outdoors and a taste of Scotland. Cycle along the Tweed Cycle Way or the Borderloop, or enjoy hiking along the Southern Upland Way and soak up some of the best of the area’s scenery. Go fishing or enjoy kayaking along the River Tweed. Book a stay in a log cabin park with onsite leisure facilities, or rent a woodland cabin where you can enjoy that back to nature feeling on holiday in the Scottish Border.
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Central Scotland including Edinburgh
For Scotland’s brightest cultural attractions, central Scotland is the jewel in the country’s crown. The city of Edinburgh and Glasgow are found within central Scotland. Book a log cabin in the central Scotland countryside within an hour’s drive or train ride of these amazing cities, and enjoy a mix of relaxation and the city’s bright lights on holiday. Stirling with its historic castle too is well worth a visit. Or if you prefer, enjoy the countryside and discover idyllic locations like the Trossachs and the Loch Lomond National Park where a host of outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed. Walk the Rob Roy Way and be guided to some of the area’s best scenery, or enjoy cycling near Loch Lomond. Booking a log cabin next to forests or woodlands can make for wonderful memories in central Scotland or for something even more amazing how about a lodge with loch views?
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Scotland’s West Coast
Renowned for its rugged coastline and watery wonderland appeal, the West Coast of Scotland is considered by some to be best explored by boat. Book a log cabin break, reserve a boat trip or two, and enjoy exploring some of Scotland’s finest scenery along the country’s west coast. Boat trips can even be enjoyed to the nearby islands of Mull, Islay and Jura for truly adventurous holidaymakers. This is a great part of Scotland to enjoy looking out for sea eagles, seals and even otters! Walking and cycling can be enjoyed too in this part of Scotland. Book a log cabin close to the coast to see some of the best of the area, or rent a cabin nestled in woodlands or by a tranquil loch for wonderful holiday experiences.
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The Scottish Islands for Remote Cabin Breaks
If you want to book a remote log cabin break then one of the Scottish islands have got to be a great choice. Getting to one of these islands can be quite an adventure in itself, and usually necessitates long drives, ferry trips or may be a flight or two! Once you arrive though, you will be rewarded by remote Scotland at its best where wildlife abounds and tranquillity can be found. If you have in mind renting an isolated log cabin with inspiring views, the Islands of Scotland have got to be a great choice. Lodges on the Scottish Islands are usually in isolated or secluded settings, and for something truly special, look out for cabins with loch views. Choices include the Isle of Skye (connected to the mainland by a road bridge so no ferry trip needed), the Outer Hebrides, the Inner Hebrides, the Orkney and Shetland isles. The Isle of Skye is famous for its other kind of light which draws artists to the island, and for its Quiraing mountains and fairy pools, the Inner and Outer Hebrides are renowned for their wonderful wildlife watching opportunities, stunning coastlines and standing stones, Orkney is home to Skara Brae (a UNESCO site), the dramatic sea stack of the Old Man of Hoy and a great place to go whale watching in season, whilst Shetland is home to Jarlshof, a stunning coastline and is a great place to spot puffins, as well as whales. For a remote log cabin break, the Scottish islands has got to be the very best choice.
The Scottish Islands for Remote Cabin Breaks >Whichever part of Scotland you opt to discover on your lodge cabin break, whether the Scottish Highlands, the North East of Scotland, the Borders, central Scotland, the Islands or the West Coast, this amazing country has so very much to offer and you will can make memories to treasure here!