Scotland Islands Travel
Scotland Islands Overview
The Scottish islands are a part of the kingdom of Scotland and form a very important part of the United Kingdom. The Scottish islands include about 790 islands with Hebrides and Northern isles. The Scottish islands can be visited any time of the year. Sunny weather is the specialty of these islands. The best thing about the islands is their scenic beauty.
Scotland Islands Main Attractions
The famous Scottish islands include Arran, Western Isles, Great Bernera, Canna, Barra, Bute, Coll, Benbecula, Colonsay, Hebrides, Mull, Muck, Lismore, Lewis, Jura, Islay, Iona, Shetland, Eriskay, Eigg, Tiree, Taransay, St Kilda, Staffa (Fingal's Cave), South Uist, Small Isles, Rum, Orkney, North Uist, Skye and Gigha. They look like gems encrusted round the neck of the country. Arran is the biggest of all and is known as “ Scotland in Miniature”.
Top Attractions of the Scottish islands include several historical monuments, museums, palaces, parks and gardens. Golden sea beaches are also a major attraction of these islands. The Brodick Castle, the Arran heritage Museum, Arran Distillery, Lochranza Castle, Kiloran gardens, Woodland gardens, Colonsay House, the Craignure terminal, Torosay castle, Duart castle, Tobermory Distillery, the Skye Bridge, Skye Serpentarium, Talisker Distillery, Callanais Standing Stones, Shetland Museum, Crofthouse Museum, Quendale Water Mill, Jarlshof, St Magnus Cathedral, Stromness Museum, the Old Man of Hoy sandstone rocks and many more. The sea bird colonies of St Kilda are unique and beautiful. The island is declared as one of the UNESCO World heritage site.
Scotland Islands Activities
Scotland island travel is full of activities. Every island is specialized in some specific activity. Golfing is one of the most popular activities in the Scotland. Arran islands are a golfing haven. Tourists can also indulge in yachting, bowling, pony trekking, cycling, boat trips while traveling in the Scotland islands. The Island of Bute is famous for its sandy beaches. The Golden beaches of Harris, Lewis and Barra are ideal for different fun activities. The Tiree island is extremely popular for windsurfing.
Scotland Islands Accommodation & Dining
There are an extensive variety of hotels, country houses and backpacker’s inn in the islands of Scotland. The self catering lodges available in the islands are ideal for those who seek refuge away from the madding crowd of the city. Variety of restaurants is available in the islands which offer exotic and delectable English and continental cuisines at affordable prices.
Scotland Islands Shopping & Nightlife
Though there is nothing unique about the nightlife of the islands, some of the star accommodations might provide facility for recreation.
Getting To & Around Scotland Islands
Reaching the Scottish islands is not very difficult as there are regular ferry services available from the neighbouring towns. Most of the islands can be reached by aeroplane as well. So once you are geared up to explore the beauty of the Scottish islands, you don’t have to worry about how to reach there. Moving within the islands is very easy as you will get cars of a wide variety available for the purpose. Most of the tourists prefer walking around as the islands are small and filled with picturesque locations.
