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CENTRAL SCOTLAND |
NORTHERN SCOTLAND | SOUTHERN BORDERS | EDINBURGH | GLASGOW |
MAP OF SCOTLAND |
SCOTLAND PRICES |
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MAP OF BRITISH ISLES |
BRITAIN & IRELAND HOME | ENGLAND | IRELAND | WALES |
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INTRODUCTION: WHY WE GO TO SCOTLAND— A  Scotland has more than 25% of the landmass of Britain but less than 10% of the population. It is famed for its fierce northern Celts, Vikings and Highlanders. It is also famed for its equally wild, romantic landscape of high, barren mountains, mysterious black lochs, and hidden glens. Castles in all states of repair are scattered across Scotland. Its traditional economy of sheep and agriculture is bolstered by a modern economy of oil and hi-tech. Modern Scotland is semi-autonomous, hardworking, and prosperous. Per capita, Scotland is the wealthiest of the British states. Its old cities, Edinburgh and Glasgow, are rejuvenated, revitalized, chic, even hip cultural centers of modern Europe. More than ever, a visit to Scotland will fulfill your dreams of its traditional past and surprise you with a nation not standing on past glories and romantic legends. |
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- -- This is our most popular Scottish program, set in a romantic landscape of stunning beauty, the lochs and mountains of Central Scotland. Our cottages here are set in picture postcard villages and towns away from tourist throngs. This program's central location makes it ideal for exploring the most of Scotland in a series of day trips from your cottage. This is our fully serviced program area in Great Britain—especially valuable for first-time visitors—providing airport welcome and assistance services, Orientation, a guided outing, a fun dinner party, and full-time back-up and support staff. |
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- - The north of Scotland is wild and sparsely populated, except for its regional capital, Inverness. Home At First has historic cottages in central Inverness as well as in the beautiful rural Highlands near Dingwall about 30 minutes north of Inverness. The region is ideal for castle exploring, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, golf, and touring from Loch Ness to the south, John o' Groats to the north, the Isle of Skye to the west, and Aberdeen to the east. - |
A - The Scottish Borders with England is a region for centuries in dispute, fought over by Celts, Romans, Vikings, Angles, Normans, English, and Scots. Here Scotland is a pleasant landscape dotted with small villages and larger market towns. Agriculture is the way of life. The many walking paths, fishing streams, and golf courses offer tranquility. The numerous abbeys and castles are curiosities standing as mute witnesses to a much less peaceful history. Home At First's cottages are in/near the pretty market town of Melrose, a perfectly central base for touring Scotland south of Edinburgh to and across the English border. |
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A - Scotland's largest city is a cultural center, with noted art museums, gardens, theater, attractive shops, restaurants, pubs, and rail stations with connections all over Britain. Our comfortable Glasgow apartments are ten minutes from the city center by bus or subway. Good public transportation here means visitors can explore the city as well as parts of Scotland and England without needing a rental car. HOME AT FIRST'S GLASGOW APARTMENTS SET ON AN ELEGANT GEORGIAN CRESCENT. |
- - Scotland's capital is an ancient, historic, royal city and a lively, cultured, modern city. Visitors come for the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, the Castle, the Tattoo, the Festival, tweeds & tartans, restaurants, kilted guards, and a rail station with connections all over Britain. Our Edinburgh apartments are within walking distance of the city center. Good public transportation here means visitors can explore the city and parts of Scotland and England without needing a rental car.
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