Het Verenigd Koninkrijk is een constitutionele monarchie die vier fascinerende landen aanbiedt, allemaal uitgerold tot een gemakkelijk toegankelijke en opmerkelijk diverse eilandnatie. Het Verenigd Koninkrijk bestaat uit Engeland, Schotland, Wales en Noord-Ierland en bevat meer erfgoed, per vierkante mijl, dan enig ander land ter wereld. Het is ook gezegend met uitgestrekte, uitgestrekte gebieden van het schilderachtige platteland, lange stukken ruige kustlijn en enkele van de meeste dynamische, multiculturele steden ter wereld. Met de schilderachtige middeleeuwse dorpjes van de Cotswolds, de indrukwekkende architectuur van de Canterbury Cathedral, de eindeloze culturele hoogstandjes van Londen en Edinburgh, en de betoverend prachtige landschappen van Wales en Noord-Ierland, biedt het Verenigd Koninkrijk voldoende afwisseling om reizigers uit alle lagen van het leven tevreden te stellen. Of u nu massale nationale parken wilt verkennen, zoals de Yorkshire Dales of Dartmoor, de charmante badplaatsen Blackpool en Bournemouth, of het onbeperkte aanbod van prachtige Britse pubs, er is genoeg om u tijdens uw tijd zalig bezig te houden in deze buitengewoon gevarieerde natie.
Resting on Scotland’s North Sea coast at the mouth of the Barry Burn river, Carnoustie is a small town famous for its magnificent golf courses, watersports and interesting heritage. The main drawcard to the town is the wealth of various excellent golf courses, offering different challenges for all levels and having historical significance as the part of the 1999 Open Championship. With a heritage as a renown ‘sea-bathing’ destination in the early 20th century, the town was promoted as the ‘Brighton of the North’. Along with swimming, the beaches are also ideal for a number of watersports including sailing, windsurfing and fishing, which culminate annually in the Carnoustie Gala Week. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the historical corn mill, which still runs with the flow of the Barry Burn.
Situated at the confluence of the Dee and Don rivers expelling into the North Sea in northeast Scotland, the port city of Aberdeen boasts an array of cultural attractions, a fascinating history and a variety of top-notch restaurants and hotels. Known as the Granite City, the town’s streets are lined with glittering granite buildings. Visitors can look forward to a wide selection of interesting activities including: visiting Aberdeen’s excellent Maritime Museum, browsing the Aberdeen Art Gallery, strolling along sandy beaches to the north of the city, whiskey tasting along the Malt Whisky Trail, and exploring the historic university buildings and cobbled streets of the Old Town. Don’t miss a visit to the charming fishing quarter of Footdee featuring a collection of cosy cottages boasting colourful little gardens.
Located just 37 kilometres southwest of Inverness, surrounded by dramatic mountains, in the Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness is Scotland’s most famous lake and most popular holiday destination. While the lake is most famous for its fabled inhabitant, the Loch Ness monster, the area is also celebrated for its natural beauty and history. Loch Ness provides a great base for visitors to explore the surrounding area including: the impressive ruins of the Urquhart Castle, the village of Drumnadrochit, and the Caledonian Canal. Visitors can enjoy a boat cruise across Loch Ness, where aspiring monster hunters can search for clues to arise from the murky depths, to prove the legend’s existence. Other popular activities such as horse riding, cycling, hiking, and fishing are on offer.
Oban is a historic port town located in the west of Scotland. While traditionally known as a simple transport hub connecting visitors to the Hebridean Islands, the village now boasts a rich collection of sights and activities. Begin by taking a 15-minute walk up the hill to visit McCaig’s Tower, an eccentric piece of Victorian folly offering great views of the town and its scenic surrounds. From there, the town’s two nearby castles, Dunollie and Dunstaffnage, offer a glimpse into ancient Scottish history, while the War and Peace Museum detail Oban’s role in the two World Wars. The Oban Distillery offers tours of its famous whiskey-making facilities, while just 10 kilometres north, the Scottish Sealife Sanctuary is home to river otters, grey seals, and a wide variety of other marine animals.
Situated in the historic county of Perthshire, Scotland, the small town of Callander rests in the banks of the River Teith. It serves as an excellent stopover for those en route to the spectacular Scottish Highlands. This town is a popular holiday destination provides a great base from which to explore the Loch Lomond, the Trossachs National Park and 'Rob Roy Country'. Callander is idyllically set amidst incredibly scenic countryside undulating meadows, lush woodlands and wooded crags. Have a pot of tea at a local tearoom, pick up a souvenir, hike along the network of trails in the surrounds. Other highlights inlcude the beautiful Bracklinn Falls and the River Keltie. And the soaring Callander Crags.
De Schotse hoofdstad ligt in Lothian, tussen een reeks vulkanische heuvels en wordt voorgezeten door een iconisch kasteel. Edinburgh is een architectonische schatkamer met genoeg neoklassieke terrassen, Georgische grootsheid en laatmiddeleeuwse monumenten om zelfs de meest enthousiaste architectuurliefhebber te boeien. Bezoekers kunnen de beroemde Royal Mile verkennen, met zijn talrijke toeristische attracties, waaronder de prachtige, verborgen Dunbar's Close Garden en een Camera Obscura met vijf verdiepingen met hologrammen en optische illusies. De Scotch Whisky Experience is een must-see voor liefhebbers van de gouden vloeistof, terwijl ongelooflijke theaters, fascinerende musea, uitstekende pubs en restaurants en een bloeiend nachtleven het plaatje completeren. Zorg ervoor dat je naar Calton Hill gaat om de ongelooflijke skyline van torens, torens, koepels en torens te bewonderen.
