How to Embrace Six Scottish Cities

What better way to really get to know Scotland's cities, with their unique attractions and mix of culture and history, than staying in a self-catering holiday home or apartment? Self-catering offers you:

• a home-from-home where you can relax after a busy day sightseeing


• freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want, without mealtime restrictions


• an authentic experience of the real citylife


• real value for money

Here are a few ideas of what you can embrace in six Scottish cities.

Edinburgh
The capital, and second largest, city in Scotland, Edinburgh is famous for its summer Fringe Festival and Hogmanay street party. Explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the majestic Edinburgh Castle down to the ruins of Holyrood Abbey, and the Royal Mile that runs between them. For a spectacular panoramic view of the city, climb Arthur's Seat - a large hill formed by an extinct volcano, which juts up into the beautiful skyline.

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Glasgow
Cosmopolitan Glasgow is the the largest of Scotland's cities, and has culture and style a-plenty. Visit the many art galleries and museums, such as the wonderful Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, indulge in some retail therapy with the fantastic shopping on offer, and stop for a spot of afternoon tea in the famous Willow Tearooms on Sauchiehall Street, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

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Aberdeen
The 'Granite City' of Aberdeen is in Scotland's North-East and has a lot to offer the visitor, both in the city and in the surrounding area. Walk along the bustling Union Street, with shopping centres not far away on either side, and down the quaint and cobbled Belmont Street. Watch the world go by in one of its many lovely gardens and parks, such as Duthie Park with its impressive Winter Gardens. Explore historic Old Aberdeen and then see history brought to life at Provost Skene's House - the oldest house in Aberdeen, dating back to 1545.

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Dundee
Dundee is Scotland's 'City of Discovery' and there is a lot to discover about Dundee itself. There are a number of shopping centres to explore, as well as galleries and museums in its cultural centre. Step on board RRS Discovery, Captain Scott's Antartic expedition ship, on Dundee's waterfront or take a tour of the Verdant Works, where canvas was made for pioneer ships, for a glimpse into Dundee's history. In the evening head to Mills Observatory to view the stars through a Victorian telescope.

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Stirling
The heritage capital of Scotland, Stirling has witnessed some of the most important events in Scotland's history. To get a sense of these events there are a number of places you can visit: Stirling Castle, with its fascinating Royal Palace apartments, the Bannockburn Heritage Centre, to relive Scotland's most famous battle, and the National Wallace Monument, to find out more about the real Braveheart.

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Inverness
Inverness is known as the Capital of the Highlands and is the most northern of Scotland's cities. The River Ness snakes through the heart of the city, and after some retail therapy, you can take a relaxing walk along the banks of the river and enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the many restaurants along the riverside. And no trip to Inverness would be complete without a journey to the immense and enchanting Loch Ness.

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So for freedom and flexibility to really embrace all that Scotland's cities have to offer, why not stay in a quality assured holiday home or apartment? For a selection of self-catering in Scottish cities, visit EmbraceScotland.