WHAT TO DOON YOURHOLIDAY

Some ideas for what to see and do on your holiday. For local events when you are on holiday, drop in at the nearest visitor information centre; there are over 100 in Scotland.

Events
Thereare plenty of events taking placein Scotlandthroughout the season - Highland games, agricultural shows, fairs and festivals.When you are on holiday, ask the local visitor information centre or go nowtothe VisitScotland website.http://www.visitscotland.com/guide/see-and-do/events/

Historic Scotland
Many of Historic Scotland abbeys and castles and historic monumentsare interesting forthe wholefamily; Urquhart Castle on Loch Nessor St. Andrews' Castle with its spooky dungeon, or Dunstaffnage on a promontory near Oban.Call 0131 668 8600 for a brochure. Orgo to www.historic-scotland.gov.uk and decidewhich castles fit in with your itinerary.

National Trust for Scotland
The Trust has many castles, gardens, historic houses and wilderness areas in its care and you will find informaton on their website or you can pick up a brochure in a visitor information centre. You can pay for entry, but why not think about becoming a member or buying a Discovery Pass.
www.nts.org.uk

Scotland's Wildlife
Scotland's wildlife is varied and fascinatingwhatever the season.You may spot red deerand seals, mountain hares and buzzards, but the best way tomake sure that you do see themand to learnabout the wildlifeis to take a trip with an expert; check out www.wild-scotland.co.uk for companies totake you on a guided tour. Or ask ata local visitor information centre about tours on foot, by boat or by land-rover.

The Countryside Comes to Town
If you enjoyfresh produce straight from the farm, visit one of the many farrmers' markets which takeplace in towns throughout Scotland. You'll find a range of produce for sale - cheese, honey, meat, vegetables, all of the best quality- andyou can enjoythem for dinner that evening. The marketsusually take place once a month on a Saturday morningso wherever you are, there may be one near you. Askin a visitor information centre or check out http://www.scottishfarmersmarkets.co.uk/

Be Green
Wherever you go, make sure that you "go green" and take home your litter. You may also find that the caravan park has recycling bins. Some parks on this website are members of the Green Tourism Business Scheme, and several have been given an award by David Bellamy, the well-known environmentalist, for the work they do to ensure that their park is wildlife-friendly.