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A Community and contribution led Tourism Portal for Scotland

accommodation and travel directory of scotland

Visit our directory of Scottish Accommodation, travel destinations, Pubs, Restaurants. We also include some fantastic Scottish adventure and activities destinations as well as wedding services in Scotland.
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information about scottish wildlife, places

Information about Scotland, Scottish animals and wildlife, the History of Scotland including famous people and key facts about Scotland. Everything you need to know to visit beautiful Scotland.

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Use our Search Engine for deeper keyword related searches about Scottish travel, destinations, attractions, castles and information. Purely Scottish sites are indexed by our search engine.

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Places of interest in Scotland, Scottish Towns and Cities, Churches and Cathedrals. Scottish Islands and historic places. Scotland has an extensive range of beauty and history.
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Latest Articles

Blackness Castle
Built in the 15th century by one of Scotland’s most powerful families, the Crichtons, Blackness was never destined as a peaceful lordly residence; its enduring roles were those of garrison fortress and state prison.
Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster is a cryptid that is reputed to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. It is similar to other supposed lake monsters in Scotland and elsewhere, though its description varies from one account to the next. Popular interest and belief in the animal has varied since…
The Scottish Crannog Centre
A crannog is a type of ancient loch-dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland dating from 5,000 years ago. Many crannogs were built out in the water as defensive homesteads and represented symbols of power and wealth. The Scottish Crannog Centre features a unique reconstruction of an early Iron Age loch-dwelling,…
Caledonian MacBrayne Hebridean and Clyde Ferries
Caledonian MacBrayne sail to 24 destinations off Scotland’s west coast, through some of the most spectacular coastlines and landscapes in the UK.
Glencoe & Dalness
Glencoe is one of Scotland's most beautiful places and you can find out about its history, landscape and wildlife in the Trust's visitor centre.

Latest Blogs

Exploring Scotland - Economy Camping in Scotland
In these difficult economic times of austerity not everyone has the holiday budget that they may have had prior to…
Valentine's Day Promotions - max 15
Hi All, The sun is shining here on the Clyde and this is just a mini update to let you…
Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery
On Sunday 22nd January we attended the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery in Glasgow. I had attended the museum once…
The Aurora Lights over Scotland
Just stumbled upon something very interesting. The UK's own Aurora watch. I went on the hunt for info on the…
Changes to the site SearchScotlandOrg - Regional Reporters wanted
Search Scotland has grown substantially in the last year and as a result we have to change the system of…

Latest Tour Ideas

Travelling Scotland by car

One of the great things about living in or near a country as compact and historical as Scotland is that you have a number of travel options that require very little effort or hassle. For many other people all around the world, the idea of travelling off to parts unknown involves a great deal of planning, and probably the purchase of plane tickets. Meanwhile, if you are in range of Scottish travel destinations, all that is necessary is to gas up your car, make sure your Aviva insurance is updated, and then get ready for a casual day trip to an attractive vacation destination. Here are a few ideas of the types of places you may want to look into if you are living in or visiting the Scottish area.
Edinburgh and St. Andrews 2 Day Guided Tour

Specially designed with families in mind
City of Glasgow Guided Tour

(Half day tour)

Host City for 2014 Commonwealth Games

The Glasgow City Tour takes us from past to present and covers more than thirty points of interest. Glasgow was founded by St. Mungo in the 6th Century on the spot where Glasgow Cathedral now stands and where our tour begins.

Oympic rings will not be displayed on Edinburgh Castle - Press Release from Historic Scotland

Wednesday, 23 November 2011 16:18 | Written by Administrator

Olympic Rings display on Edinburgh Castle decision

Historic Scotland has today issued it’s decision on the proposal to display the Olympic Rings on Edinburgh Castle. “Historic Scotland has taken the decision not to permit the Olympic Rings to be displayed on the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle. “Following careful consideration it is clear that the proposal would not be suitable for the successful operation of Scotland’s most popular heritage attraction.

“It may well be that there are other more suitable sites in Edinburgh, and the Scottish Government and agencies will work with LOCOG and The City Edinburgh of Council to do what we can to assist with the consideration of alternatives. “We fully support the Olympic Games and we look forward to hosting the Speed of Light event on Arthurs Seat to combine visual art with sporting endeavour and a number of our sites are on the Olympic Torch Relay route, including Edinburgh.”

Accommodation and hotel booking websites now available

Wednesday, 06 July 2011 22:08 | Written by Administrator

Complete Scottish accommodation website with integrated booking engine for just £350

We have been working on a package for accommodation providers for a long time, trying to find the right solution and right balance between price and functionality. We believe we have the perfect solution.

For just £350 you can have your own content managed website with powerful integrated booking engine and invoicing.

Search Scotland Magazine

Tuesday, 29 March 2011 09:38 | Written by Administrator

We at Search Scotland are very excited to announce that our first magazine will be published in June and will be named Summer 2011. The issue will be themed around family holidays in Scotland and will feature family friendly destinations, example itineraries and accommodation. If you provide a service that can be included in our first issue please contact us for advertising costs.

The First issue will be an e-magazine and to take advantage of this we will be conducting voice and film interviews with Scottish Tourism providers. This will help potential tourists get some first hand experience on destinations and their surrounding areas. If you would like to be included please contact us.

Finally the winner of the article competition and 4 other finalists will have their articles featured in the magazine, so if you haven’t entered yet, do so before 31st May to be in with a chance of winning. For further information on the competition click here. The Summer 2011 issue will also include our 5 top rated images in the gallery and 5 chosen accommodation and tour providers in our directory.

We hope that we will give potential tourists, both home and away, a great reason to choose Scotland as a holiday destination that the whole family can enjoy.

Events calendar now live

Tuesday, 01 March 2011 10:38 | Written by Administrator

Do you have an event you want to share with the world? Then add it to our events calendar for Scotland. All events welcome.

All you need to do is login to the site, click on Events and add an event.

Search Scotland gallery is now live

Tuesday, 08 February 2011 12:43 | Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 February 2011 12:54 | Written by Administrator

Search Scotland gallery is now live. Upload your Scotland related images and photos. Please login to upload your images.

Click on the user panel to go to the upload images section.

Search Scotland gallery. We have added some of our own photos but we are sure you can add better ones. Make sure you describe the images well, they can go a long way to promoting your Scottish Tourism Business.

Upload your photographs and each month the photograph with the most votes in a particular category, will be showcased in our monthly newsletter and on the front page of the site. Help us promote to Scotland to the World through the beauty of photography.

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Latest Entries

Upcoming Events

The Edinburgh Folk Club

February

Wednesday

The Edinburgh Folk Club
meets on a weekly basis within the Pleasance
Cabaret Bar in...

Location The Pleasance Cabaret Bar - Edinburgh
Category Comedy and performance

Spring Watch

March

Sunday

Is there life out there yet? After a cold winter join a 2 hour Ranger led walk to try and find...

Time 14:00
Location Finlaystone Country Estate - Langbank
Category Walking and Orienteering Events

The Crannog Creperie

April

Sunday

All Day Iron Age Breakfast from 11am - 4pm: Cook your own crepes and rolls in our Iron Age...

Time 11:00
Location The Scottish Crannog Centre - Aberfeldy
Category Easter Events

Random Images

Red Arrows at the Tall Ships Races Greenock 2011

Featured Listings

Glengoyne Distillery

Near Killearn

Glengoyne is Scotland’s most beautiful distillery. Situated in the Blane Valley, just north of the bustling City of Glasgow, Glengoyne’s cluster of picturesque white buildings nestle under the Campsie Hills, the Gateway to the Highlands. This traditional, hard-working distillery has been flourishing since 1833. But Glengoyne is no museum piece, far from it.
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Ecocamp Glenshee
By Blairgowrie

Four season camping in snug cosy pods with extra insulation and heating, blankets and mattress, just bring a sleeping bag!
Lovely warm toilets and showers with hot water.
Stone Bothy with woodburner, sofas, eating area and space for your camping stove. Bikes welcome, storage and cleaning facilities.

The Highland Soap Company®

SPEAN BRIDGE

Scottish Handmade Soaps & Natural Skincare. Locally made with an emphasis on organic, fresh wild harvested ingredients and herbal therapy. We’re located on the High Street FORT WILLIAM, next to the SPEAN BRIDGE Mill with free car/coach parking, and PITLOCHRY in beautiful Highland Perthshire.
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The Butterworth Gallery

Ballogie, Aboyne

Family run Art Gallery in the heart of Royal Deeside. Artists Howard Butterworth & daughter Mary.

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Craigard House Hotel

CAMPBELTOWN

Welcome to the Mull of Kintyre. Craigard House Hotel is an 1882 Victorian Mansion turned bijou hotel.
Full of original features the hotel has 13 rooms, most with sea view, all different - some large, some smaller - but all have ensuite bath and shower, huge fluffy towels, bathrobes, free WiFi, TV/DVD/CD player with Freesat and Sky TV, telephone, comprehensive welcome tray....
The Lochside Restaurant offers imaginatively prepared local seafood, shellfish, meat, produce, game and cheese.
Whether your visit is for business, tourism, golf, whisky, surfing, walking or simply lighthouse gazing, then the Kintyre Peninsular is for you.
We look forward to welcoming you.