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INTRODUCTION: WHY WE GO TO
SCOTLAND—
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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
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PIPER AT THE DUKE'S PASS, CENTRAL SCOTLAND |
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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.
CENTRAL SCOTLAND PROGRAM DETAILS
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BALQUHIDDER GLEN, CENTRAL SCOTLAND, HOME OF
ROB ROY MACGREGOR. HOME AT FIRST
IS HERE, TOO!
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DRAMATIC (&
EMPTY!) ROADS AWAIT YOU IN THE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS.
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The north of Scotland is wild and sparsely populated, except for its
regional capital, Inverness. Home At First has
modern apartments in central Inverness as well as
rustic cottages 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.
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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.
SOUTHERN SCOTLAND PROGRAM DETAILS
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JEDBURGH ABBEY — ONE OF THE
GREAT, NOBLE, MEDIEVAL RELICS
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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.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND PROGRAM DETAILS
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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.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND PROGRAM DETAILS
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EDINBURGH CASTLE, PERCHED
ABOVE THE FASHIONABLE
NEW TOWN, LOCATION OF
HOME AT FIRST'S APARTMENTS.
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