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.
Visit 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. You can also enjoy their gardens and woodlands at, for example, Culzean Castle in Ayrshire or Crathes Castle in the North East. 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!

If you want to keep up to date with caravan parks in Scotland, then you must read the "Scottish
Caravanner", full of useful information about lots of parks.
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.
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If you are interested in placing an advertisement on this website for a product which is relevant to the UK holiday market, please contact Tourism Scotland on tourism.scotland@btopenworld.com
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