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The Heartland of Scotland—
         HOME AT FIRST’s Scottish program is set in a romantic landscape of stunning beauty: the lochs and mountains of the very center of Scotland. Our accommodations are cottages in or near picture-postcard villages and towns still undiscovered by tourist throngs.
 

LOCATE SCOTLAND'S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ON HOME AT FIRST'S MAP OF SCOTLAND.

 

In our customers' own words—
 
          "Our pictures and stories of Scotland have dazzled our friends!"                                                                      — Sally MacDonald, California

 


        CENTRAL SCOTLAND — ROB ROY COUNTRY
         All Photos © HOME AT FIRST
 

Rob Roy Country—
       
The Central Highlands is a region of great history where Britain’s civilized south clashed with the Celtic clans of the north. Here is the home of Rob Roy MacGregor, the man and the legend. Here you can explore Scotland the brave, and Scotland the beautiful.
 

 

This region of outstanding beauty is
Scotland's first National Park
. See our Map of
 
LOCH LOMOND & TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK.

 

   

A Great Touring Base—
        From the Central Highlands, Edinburgh and Glasgow are each as close as 90 minutes away. The wild, lonesome MUNROS (highest mountains) and moors of the Highlands continue to extend to the north. This legendary landscape draws visitors looking to discover the secrets of Celts, Picts, Scots, Druids, and that greatest of Highland mysteries, Nessie, the reluctant dragon of Scotland’s deep, black Loch Ness.
lodgings

Quality cottages!
        HOME AT FIRST’s Central Scotland cottages are well equipped with all the comforts of home. Moreover, they are perfectly located as bases for day trips throughout much of mainland Scotland.

HOME AT FIRST COTTAGES, CENTRAL SCOTLAND
All Photos © HOME AT FIRST

 

 
UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONS!

Quality cottages and apartments in towns and villages, as well
as in isolated parts of Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.

Each lodging is selected for its practical location, quality appointments,
landlord(-lady) hospitality, and authentic Scottish character.
Each provides "all the comforts of home" in a convenient location
that enable guests to get the most out of their holiday in Scotland.

CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING PHOTOS TO SEE SAMPLE HOME AT FIRST CENTRAL SCOTLAND LODGINGS:
 

 
    KEEPER'S COTTAGE

      





 
 


      BALQUHIDDER               CENTRAL SCOTLAND

 
          DEVONPORT INN
   



 
    KILLIN                
CENTRAL SCOTLAND

 
AUCKLAND SOUTH INN
 

 


 
KILLIN                     CENTRAL SCOTLAND

 COROMANDEL INN
 

 

 
 
 
LOCHEARNHEAD       CENTRAL SCOTLAND

  BREADALBANE LODGE


 

 
   KILLIN                  CENTRAL SCOTLAND
 
   KAPITI COAST SUITES
CALLANDER


 
 



                              CENTRAL SCOTLAND


  NELSON INN 

 

 
CALLANDER             CENTRAL SCOTLAND

  
   ROTORUA LODGE
 

 
 

 KILLIN                     CENTRAL SCOTLAND

 
                   WESTLAND LODGE
 

 
 
BALQUHIDDER         CENTRAL SCOTLAND

 

  
  ROTORUA LODGE
 


 

 CALLANDER              CENTRAL SCOTLAND

 
 
     

Click on the following links to view a selection of cottages in
EASTERN CENTRAL SCOTLAND NEAR ST. ANDREWS
in detail:

   
EAST-CENTRAL

SCOTLAND
LODGINGS
IDEAL FOR
LINKS GOLFERS
 
KINGDOM OF FIFE
COTTAGES

 

 

                          NEAR ST. ANDREWS
 
 
 

In our customers' own words—
 
        "We really loved our cottage. House hosts were friendly, welcoming, helpful, and generous. Couldn't have been better. In hindsight, I wish I had toured less and just enjoyed this incredible location. Really lovely."                          — C. von Kaenel, New York

 
 
Independent travel with help from Home At First.
                                             Lots to do on foot, by bike, or with your rental car!

Home At First's exclusive Scotland Activity Guide.

        Central Scotland is a golfer’s paradise, and a fisherman’s nirvana. Hike the hills and glens. Trace family roots. Attend a Highland Games. Cycle on dedicated, marked bike routes. Explore dozens of castles and discover living architectural history. Shop for tartans and tweeds. Cruise mysterious lochs. Rail-cruise across the moors from the Highlands to the sea. Visit scotch distilleries on the Whisky Trail. Discover and enjoy fine restaurants throughout Central Scotland. HOME AT FIRST guests in Central Scotland receive our exclusive "Scotland Activity Guide", full of suggestions and maps for day trips and other activities for your

 

visit.

CLICK HERE! To see a sample day trip from HOME AT FIRST's exclusive "Scotland Activity Guide".

 
 

In our customers' own words—
 
        "The highlight of our Scotland visit was probably the Highland Games at Kenmore. This was small enough that we could allow our
8-year-old son some freedom, and a nice cross between a country fair, ethnic festival, and athletic competition. The location was lovely, and the people were wonderfully friendly."
                                                                 
— Ellen & George M., Michigan

 
 


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A fully-staffed program—
       
Discover the best of Scotland with the help and support of HOME AT FIRST’s professional on-site team, who will meet you in Glasgow, provide you with Orientation in the Central Highlands, lead you on a special group outing, and host you at a sumptuous Scottish dinner.
 

HOME AT FIRST'S IAIN CAMPBELL
ON-SITE IN CENTRAL SCOTLAND.
EXPECT A WARM SCOTTISH
WELCOME AND LOTS OF HELPFUL
SUGGESTIONS TO HELP YOU GET
THE MOST OUT OF YOUR VISIT.

                                            Photo © Home At First.

 
Home At First's Iain Campbell on-site in Central Scotland. Photo © Home At First.
 

 

In our customers' own words—
 
           "At Orientation your staff did a marvelous job of introducing us to the area, acquainting us with day trip opportunities, reminding us about the roundabouts and just generally making us feel that we had help that was close by in case we ran into any difficulty."    
 
                                                        — G. D. Sutherland, New Hampshire


           "Your Scottish staff persons are a wonderful asset to Home At First. We were very impressed with Alan meeting our arrival in Glasgow. We were also extremely happy with Iain's availability, expertise, and overall services in Central Scotland. Here really helped make our trip very successful and filled with warm, lifelong memories."
                                                                   
— Paul & Roberta G., Arizona

 
 
Fore! Golf is Great in Scotland!
 

St. Andrews, Home of Golf. Photo courtesy Greg Elwell © Home At First.
GOLF AT ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND
Photo courtesy Greg Elwell © Home At First

       Central Scotland offers several fine inland courses, and is within reach of some of the famous coastal links courses. We even have cottages within 5 miles of St. Andrews in eastern Central Scotland. For information about golf in Scotland, including HOME AT FIRST's offer for pre-arranged tee-times at some Scotland's top courses, visit our SCOTLAND GOLF web page.

 

 
New! Spring and Fall Escorted Guided Weeks!

          Home At First offers a new way to experience our most popular destination: Scotland, by small group escorted touring. Designed for those not wanting to drive themselves, but still wanting independence and flexibility in their daily travel planning, our small group escorted tours provide a combination of independent living in your own cottage or apartment in Central Scotland with daily options for guided excursions to locations throughout Scotland.

          Two one-week trips are planned each year: Spring (May) and Autumn (October). Groups will be limited to a maximum of 12 persons. FULL DETAILS & PRICING.

Join us -- or not -- as your interests and lifestyle dictate,
for up to 5 escorted day trips during our
Spring and Fall Guided Scotland Tours.

Join us -- or not -- as your interests and lifestyle dictate, for up to 5 escorted day trips during our Spring and Fall Guided Scotland Tours. Photo © Home At First.

 

 
 
 
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