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St AndrewsRegions of Scotland include Shetland,Orkney,Outer Hebrides,Highlands and Syke,Aberdeen and Grampian,Angus and Dundee,Perthshire,Ayrshire and Arran, Kingdom of Fife,Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Boarders.Each region offers a wealth of history,culture and beauty.Scottish Landscapes never fail to delight from the rolling hills of Galloway and Dumfries to the Highlands and the breathtaking peaks of the Cairngorms.There is a beautiful coastline which is rugged and dramatic and the tranquil locks ,nature reserves and parks.


Edinburgh  The capital of Scotland, most of the city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Scotland's most famous castle dominates the Edinburgh city skyline, there is plenty to see and do. Have a stroll around the castle,visit the numerous galleries and museums,visit the city's zoo or take a ride on an open top tour bus. Edinburgh offers top-class restaurants and bar.It is home to the World's largest Arts Festival held every August and the world famous Edinburgh Tattoo.This is an ideal destination for a city break.Scotland offers other bustling cities such as Glasgow,Aberdeen,Dundee,Inverness,Stirling and Perth where you can experience culture,history and great restaurants.


Highland Games,which take place from Cowal to Tomintoul during the Summer months offer a unique mix of the sporting, the cultural and the social.They usually comprise a programme of field and track events,Highland dancing competitions,tug-o-war,the hammer throw and tossing the caber.There is the spectacle of Highland dancers and pipers and the beauty of the Scottish scenery which forms their backdrop.

Scottish Fare,traditional Scottish cooking involves good quality ingredients including seafood,lamb,beef,venison,grouse,pheasant and wood pigeon.There is of course haggis the national dish.

Scottish Wildlife is very diverse from the bottlenose dolphins of the Moray Firth to seals and puffins around the coastline.The Highlands see,osprey,eagles,wildcats,deer and stags.The different regions of Scotland offer differing habits for a wealth of species.

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Scotland's regions
From the gentle rolling hills of Dumfries and Galloway to the breathtaking peaks of the Cairngorms in the Highlands by way of Edinburgh's genteel Georgian townhouses, the variety of Scotland's landscapes never fails to amaze and impress visitors.

Often within a few hours travelling, you can experience a landscape that changes rapidly from gentle rolling hills to rugged coasts and dramatic, towering peaks. Vibrant, cosmopolitan cities whose outlook is definitely to the future rub shoulders with ancient castles and monuments rooted firmly in the past while the cultural frenzy of the Edinburgh Festival is also within easy reach of the peace and tranquility of sandy beaches, country parks and outstanding nature reserves.

Use the links below to explore what each the different regions of the country has to offer.

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1. Shetland

An entrancing blend of Scotland and Norway, Shetland's scenery is surprisingly varied for such a small area and is often truly spectacular. The islands offer everything from rocky crags to fertile farmland, pebble beaches to stupendous cliffs.
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2. Orkney

Orkney is a truly unique destination. A deep sense of history can be felt everywhere in the 70 or so scattered islands that make up the archipelago, islands where life is defined by the past and sculpted by the sea.
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3. The Outer Hebrides

The Outer Hebrides - also known as the Western Isles - comprise some 200 islands, stretching for 130 miles. Here on the edge of Europe is a striking mix of landscapes from windswept golden sands to harsh, heather-backed mountains.
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4. Highlands & Moray

For many people, the Highlands 'are' Scotland, living up to their picture-postcard images with majestic scenery, awesome wild places, towering mountains, and broad expanses of shimmering loch. They are all this, of course, and much more besides.
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5. Aberdeen City & Shire

With its castles, whisky distilleries, dramatic coastlines and long-standing royal connections, Scotland's north east is a firm favourite with visitors from all over the world.
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6. Angus & Dundee

A visit to the ancient land of Angus and the east coast city of Dundee rewards you with unspoiled Hghland glens, stunning rugged coastlines and a vibrant and cosmopolitan urban centre.
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7. Perthshire

Situated in the very heart of Scotland, Perthshire is a mecca for lovers of the great outdoors and adventure sports, boasting some of the finest and most accessible scenery anywhere in the Highlands.
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8. Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and Trossachs

Savour the atmosphere of Hebridean islands, the charm of rural villages and the natural frontier separating the West Highlands' rugged grandeur from the gentler beauty of the Lowlands.
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9. The Kingdom of Fife

Ancestral home of Scottish monarchs, world-famous for its golf and with some of Scotland's best scenic attractions, The Kingdom of Fife is a proud region with its own distinct identity.
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10. Edinburgh & the Lothians

The vibrant, historic city of Edinburgh is often the gateway to Scotland for many visitors. Explore its surrounding countryside to discover an area steeped in history, filled with castles, great houses and battle sites.
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11. Glasgow & the Clyde Valley

Condé Naste Traveller magazine's 'Favourite UK City 2006', Glasgow is an exciting mix of a world-class arts and culture, stylish eateries and places to stay and some of the best shopping anywhere in the UK.
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12. Ayrshire & Arran

Situated on the beautiful Clyde Coast, Ayrshire and the neighbouring isle of Arran is a golfers' paradise and is also home to some of the most prestigious heritage and visitor attractions that Scotland has to offer.
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13. Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway offers a perfect escape from the stresses of modern life. A mecca for golfers, cyclists, walkers, and anglers, it also boasts huge tracts of forest and moorland where you're more likely to see deer or birds of prey than another person.
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14. Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders is the main gateway to Scotland from the south but there is more than enough here to make it a destination in its own right.
 
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Breakfast is full cooked English, which comprises of bacon, sausage, fried or scrambled egg, hash brown, tomato, black pudding, mushrooms and vegetarian sausage, plus as much cereal, toast, orange juice, fruit, jam  and  marmalade and tea and coffee as you want. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know in advance and we will try our best to help you.


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There is an online booking service on our website. We also offer free Wifi internet in the house, and there is a computer in the dining room for all to use.


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The splendid Gunwharf Quays is 10 minutes walk away with its wide range of shops and restaurants. You have the chance to visit the popular 550ft high Spinnaker Tower with its spectacular views over Portsmouth Harbour the Solent and beyond. Portsmouth and Southsea can be the perfect stopping off point to and from your holiday on the Continent. It\'s maritime heritage attracts visitors from all over the world. Trains, coaches and the Isle of wight ferry are just a few minutes walk away.
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No pets; no smoking, except outdoors in designated areas; Ecco the Golden Retriever will greet you. WiFi internet throughout the house; Enjoy utilizing the entire home and meet your friends or family!  Guests from France, Ireland, Germany and Canada have found this to be a most charming guest house / Bed and Breakfast!

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