If there is one thing in Scotland to rival the amazing scenery then it is the country's castles. One area that enjoys more than its fair share is around Aberdeen. Luckily Mackays Self catering Scotland has some fine properties nearby for you to stay at while you explore. It is hard to pick out favourites amongst so much fabulous buildings but here are four castles and some Scottish cottages nearby that you might stay at.

Whether you fly in and take the bus in from the Airport, drive in up the A1 or take the more romantic train to Waverly Station the city meets you with an atmosphere of grandeur and excitement. Squeezed between the Firth of Forth and the awesome Arthurs Seat nature seems to have defined exactly where the city must be. Indeed it hard to see where the castle starts and the rock it sits on stops.
The first time I visited India, I did something that I have, ever since, been telling travelers not to do: I made Calcutta my first stop. Don't get me wrong. I don't mean that people should avoid Calcutta when they visit India. On the contrary, Calcutta is an extraordinary city, one of the most poignant and memorable places in the entire country.
Last week I returned with my family to the Old Country - Connecticut, that is, my Old Country.
Monte Carlo is the city of glitz and over the top indulgence. I had to see it for at least a day trip and ended up finding my food paradise.
Taking a cruise for the first time can be one of the most exciting ventures you may take upon yourself. Cruises are a great time for fun, family, laughter and a care free lifestyle, but first-time cruisers are not advised to rush into the cruising thing very quickly. You may find yourself disappointed on a lot of levels.
The location of your cabin or sleeping quarters on the ship are a large part of whether or not you will enjoy yourself on your stay on the ship. It's ha...
Outdoor adventure travel is catching on in a big way and there is a darn fine reason for it too. There are few trips that can be taken that are better than outdoor adventure travel ones. When you are starting to get into adventure travel you have a multitude of choices to choose from and they are all as great as the next one.
Outdoor adventure travel does not have to mean traveling far away or overseas. You can probably find plenty of outdoor adventure travel right in your...
A visit surprise to the remarkable northwest corner of the lower 48 states, from Bellingham, Washington to the Northern Cascades to the Pacific Coast, and the rural farm country in between. We discover this amazing northwest corner of Washington state with something for everyone
Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of luxury hotels and Serviced Apartments and find out which makes more sense for your next vacation, business trip or leisure trip.