10th July 2009
Accommodation in Scotland’s Castles
Are you planning on visiting one of the many castles in Scotland for a vacation or pleasure trip? There are many castle accommodation hotels that you may or may not know about that will keep you busy during your stay in Scotland. Maybe you fancy Archery, test your arm & eye coordination at this most Medieval of sports.
Shooting is a popular sport, some birds will pass by at 500 feet, others will circle right over your head. Clay pigeon shooting can test your eye and quickness also. Horseback riding through the glorious Caithness countryside would make for a beautiful day. Falconry a spell binding display of some of nature’s most agile and graceful predators. Learn to fly the birds, appreciate them and, if you wish, take them hunting to see them in their true environment. Alot of castles have their own boats that you can use for the day for sea fishing and island visits, explore the lovely neighboring islands and relax. Golf is not only a popular sport in the United States it is very popular in Scotland as well and alot of castles have their very own golf courses.
Fishing for wild brown trout as well a guided nature expeditions would make for a nice afternoon of relaxation. In addition to the island’s prolific birdlife, you will have the opportunity, dependent on the season and conditions, of spotting otters, dolphins and whales. You may chose to stay near the castle and do some walking around the castle and take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife, which most castles have plenty of There are red squirrels, pine martins, roe and red deer. Visitors are almost guaranteed to see seals on the shore.
