Culloden - From Battle to Exile: 9 May to 10 May

Culloden is the battlefield that connects us with our ancestors!

The National Trust for Scotland invites you to join them at Scotland's exciting new visitor centre at Culloden Visitor Centre in Inverness for a weekend programme of events telling the story of this famous battle, its aftermath, and the journey to a new life overseas.

The Battle of Culloden marked the beginning of a chapter in Scotland’s and especially the Highlands’ history that saw people leave their homeland. Some were sent into exile as a punishment for their involvement in the ’45 Jacobite rising, others left to escape even harsher punishments, and others still left when they found their way of life had changed irrevocably.

Mary King's Ghost Fest: 8 May – 17 May, 2009

Edinburgh's darkest tales and legendary paranormal activity will be revealed during a new 10 day, city-wide ghost festival.

Mary King's Ghost Fest is a unique opportunity to explore the supernatural side of many 'haunted sites', come along and take part in a parapsychology experiment, night vigils, workshops, talks and demonstrations on the subject.

Celebrating their fifth year with a program of events will keep the most avid of ghost hunters and the most serious of sceptics entertained for hours….Highlights will include the return of a favourite Ghost Fest 'celebrity' who will lead a specially created event.

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival: 1 May to 10 May

Come celebrate whisky, music, food and fun at the biggest ever Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival!

Enjoy 10 days of unique events throughout Speyside's stunning scenery which will entertain and enthral whisky lovers, friends and family from around the world.

Capercaille will be the musical climax to this magnificent 10 day Whisky Festival on the banks of the River Spey offering visitors a talent packed evening of world class musical entertainment.

Loch Fyne Food Fair: 9th-10th May 2009

Are you a foodie? Do you love to attend the many food and drink festivals that dot Scotland this Spring & Summer season?

Well there’s a fantastic food and drink festival in Argyll the 9th & 10th of May.

Loch Fyne Food Fair, a feast of west coast food, wine and entertainment, will take place in Cairndow, Argyll on 9th-10th May 2009. Gastronomes will find a wide selection of delicious local cheeses, smoked meats and chutneys to sample and buy.

Why not take a last minute short break & attend? The EmbraceScotland website has large number self-catering properties that offer late availability to suit all tastes, or perhaps try the properties in the Loch Fyne, Argyll area.

Enjoy the best of both worlds, a fantastic holiday in a homely setting without having to do any cooking!

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Beltane Fire Festival: 30th April 2009

Come celebrate the arrival of summer!

On the eve of May, the Beltane Fire Festival celebrates the coming of summer in a wild and dramatic celebration of an ancient pagan tradition.

Thousands will gather on Calton Hill to witness this modern revival of the ancient Celtic fertility festival with a exuberant mix of fire, costume, drums and pagan ritual on the dramatic setting of Calton Hill.

Join the thousands who come at the traditional start of summer to see and take part in this colourful celebration of our Celtic year.

Scottish National Scale Model Show: 25th - 26th April, 2009

The Dewars Centre in Perth plays host to the largest scale model show in Scotland.

Attracting modellers from all over the UK and Europe, The Scottish National Scale Model Show features the competition to find the Junior and Senior model-maker in Scotland, model displays and demonstrations of model-making for all skill levels.

Home Page Highlights on EmbraceScotland

Featured properties to match your needs!

EmbraceScotland has an exciting new special feature called “Home Page Highlights” to begin this April.

Two themes will be presented each month for self catering properties that relate directly to the special feature.

In April, we begin with Summer Festivals (properties which are close to festivals throughout all of Scotland) and Family First ! (properties with family friendly features, such as play areas, games, local children’s attraction, etc).

A self catering holiday really is the perfect way to experience the freedom of the real Scotland, and with EmbraceScotland, we’re sure you’ll find that perfect self catering property for your next holiday.