Scotland may be a small country, but it is quite vast in terms of ways to help you enjoy an unforgettable vacation. It is one of the four countries making up the United Kingdom.

The others are England, Wales, and Northern Ireland,

One of the thrills of a visit to Scotland is a tour of the Whiskey Trail. This will take you on a tour of 8 distilleries where you can taste the famous Scottish whiskey and learn the history of how the whiskey is produced. Take a fishing trip or cruise along Loch Lomond. Visit Loch Ness to see whether you can capture ?Nessie? on camera.

Visit the sites where many famous movies have been filmed, such as Braveheart and Highlander 3 in Glen Nevis, Rob Roy in Glen Coe and learn the stories behind these famous Scottish men. Take a tour of the birthplace of Robert Burns in Ayr.

Stay at one of top rated hotels in the country and if you are adventurous enough, you might like an extra visitor. For example, the Learmonth Hotel in Edinburgh is rumored to have a resident ghost that likes to play tricks on the guests. Throughout the country, you will find many 5 star hotels and bed and breakfast establishments where you will have an enjoyable stay. The Auchrannie House Hotel is a luxury complex in Arran and the Cally Palace in Dumfries and Galloway offers luxurious accommodations to visitors in this area.

Aberdeen

To experience Scottish culture at its finest, you just have to stop in Aberdeen. Stay at the Ramada Jarvis Aberdeen, located right in the heart of the city and close to all attractions. With a restaurant offering 24 hour room service and a pub, you will enjoy Scottish traditional food. Visit the many pubs in the city and enjoy the company and conversation of the local people.

Visit the treasure house of the Duff House Country Gallery where storytellers, musicians and artists are at work. Learn the relationship that this city has with the sea at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum. Aberdeen is the seat of Balmoral Castle, where the Royal Family spends their holidays. The ruins of Slains Castle are set directly into the cliffs presenting an imposing site and as you wander around the ruins of Dunnottar Castle, you might just imagine living here in early times.

Visit the coastal village of Collieston and discover the caves where many smuggled goods came ashore. The village is the scene of pretty houses overlooking the harbor and the narrow trail from the village to Whinnyfold and Cruden Bay offers an exceptional opportunity for cycling.

Scotland will provide you with outdoor activities of every nature. Whether you like hill walking, cycling or diving, you will find everything you need in this scenic country.