For ideas on places to visit and
things to do on your holiday in Scotland....

Historic Scotland's Explorer Pass:  You can enjoy visits to more than 70 castles, abbeys and historic monuments with the "Explorer Pass" - excellent value for money.  Many of their properties are open throughout the winter months so now is the time to explore Scotland's history.
Vsiit Stirling Castle or Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, or some of the smaller castles such as Caerlaverock near Dumfries or Tantallon Castle in East Lothian or Huntingtower Castle near Perth.

For more information call 0131 668 8797 or go to  www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/explorer

The National Trust for Scotland:  A holiday in Scotland isn't complete without visits to castles, historic houses and gardens, many of which are in the care of the Trust.  Although most of their properties are closed now for the season, you can still enjoy their wild areas or take a walk in the grounds and woodlands of Culzean Castle in Ayrshire or Crathes Castle in the North East.    And if you are already thinking of a holiday in Scotand next year, then check out www.nts.org.uk or call 0844 493 2100.

You get wonderful value with their membership scheme -  free admission to all their properties for a whole year.  Join online before you go on holiday and enjoy the benefits!  

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT AND THINGS TO DO:
-   Cruise on Loch Lomond:  Enjoy a cruise on Loch Lomond, the best way to enjoy the Loch.  Try Cruise Loch Lomond from the north end.  www.cruiselochlomond.co.uk

-   Seabirds and Seals:  A place for the whole family to go is the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick, East Lothian, which celebrates its tenth birthday this year.  www.seabird.org

TOURING CARAVANS AND CAMPING - do you want to tour around Scotland?  Thistle Holiday Home Parks have touring pitches as well, as static caravans, but you should check out www.scottishcaravanholidayparks.co.uk to find your  way to full information on caravan parks in Scotland which welcome tourers and campers.
 
VisitScotland.com provides information on holidays in Scotland. Call them on 0845 22 55 121 or e.mail info@visitscotland.com.   

Caravan parks on this website:  Want to know more about a particular park, where it is and what it offers?  Then visit their entry on this website and you'll be able to call or e.mail them.  Go to Park Directory for a full list.

Thistle Holiday Home Parks: 
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