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TRAVEL TO DREAM DESTINATIONS WITH ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME |
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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
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"Our pictures and stories of Scotland have dazzled our
friends!"
—
Sally MacDonald, California
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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.
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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
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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:
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Click on the
following links to view a selection of cottages in
EASTERN CENTRAL SCOTLAND NEAR ST. ANDREWS
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EAST-CENTRAL


IDEAL FOR
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NEAR ST. ANDREWS |
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"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
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Lots to do on foot, by bike, or with your rental car! |
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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
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CLICK HERE!
To see a sample day trip from HOME AT
FIRST's exclusive "Scotland Activity Guide". |
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"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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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.
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"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
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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. |
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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. |
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