Holidays Scotland - We Recommend
Ballantrae Holiday Cottages
Luxury holiday cottages in the picturesque Ayrshire fishing village of Ballantrae.
Southern Scotland Holidays
Welcome to Southern Holidays Scotland - we encourage you to visit and stay here a while to explore this wonderful, scenic area. This site offers you a directory of all the best quality places to stay, eat and drink, and gives you fascinating insights into the local history and heritage.
Use the Discover link to find a multitude of articles about holidays in Southern Scotland. The Itineraries section lets you get the most out of whatever activity you choose to do. We will suggest the best garden tours, the best cafes and restaurants, organise whisky tasting and your next port of call!
We have a great selection of quality hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation in Scotland, just search using the Accommodation Scotland link.
Scotland's Borders offers a comprehensive range of places to eat and Scottish foods and drinks providers in the Fine Food section, and check out the many attractions and activities around Southern Scotland in the What To Do page.
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Holidays Scotland - This southern region is made up of Ayrshire, Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, East Lothian and South Lanarkshire.
Blogs About Southern Scotland
Blog Southern Scotland
GALLOWAY DARK SKY PARK
A tourism body has welcomed a study showing the economic benefits of the UK’s only Dark Sky Park in Galloway. The report, produced for Forestry Commission Scotland, shows an influx of stargazers boosted off-season winter income for accommodation...
LOCHINCH GARDEN AND COUNTRY SHOW
Lochinch Garden and Country Show “The Best of the South West” Lochinch Castle Sunday 29th April – 10.00am- 4.00pm   The show will be a celebration of “the best of the south west” featuring regiona...
There Is Only One Ayrshire
BLAIR ESATE CLASSICAL CONCERT
Enjoy the Easter Classical Concert on Sunday 17th April in aid of the Glasgow Passion 2011 at Blair Estate in Ayrshire.Following their successful “Winter Tales” afternoon in December, Blair Esate are delighted to host another recital of classical mu...
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND BUSINESS ROADSHOW
An invitation from the University of the West of Scotland came in the email this morning...Please accept our invitation and come along to the: University of the West of Scotland Business Roadshow 2011– Ayrshire Thursday 31 March 2011, 2pm West of Scotla...
Galloway Forest Park Dark Skies
Selkirk Arms
SPRING INTO SUMMER
I love it when the trees start to green up, the bluebells are all out and the Rhododendrons and blossoms bloom. It really is Spring moving into Summer. There's plenty on here as well during May and June and with our Spring into Summer rates from as little...
NEW YEAR, NEW ROOMS.... NEW ME !!
Happy New year and apologies for the delay in posting for sometime but I have been away in Bristol having an Aneurysm that was discovered on my brain coiled and a Carotid artery bypass.The good news is - it was a great success and a huge thank you to all...
Alton Albany Farm
LAST MINUTE EASTER BREAK ?
We are proud to now have ten glowing reports from Tripadvisor http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g1062894-d2211865-Reviews-Alton_Albany_Farm_B_B-Barr_South_Ayrshire_Ayrshire_Scotland.html We do have some space available for last minute guests. One...
AN AFTERNOON WITH FERGUS GARRETT ? FUND-RAISING RAFFLE PRIZES
Full house in Barr Village for Fergus Garrett! The lecture by Fergus was a tremendous success! Many said it was the best gardening lecture they had ever attended. Many thanks to Fergus for making the trip and giving us such … Continue readin...
2 Wheel Tours
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT TOUR
Take a trip to the Museum of Flight the eco-friendly way on this guided bike tour from coast to countryside. Discover the history of aviation in Scotland and climb aboard Concorde while also getting the chance to visit the birthplace of Scotland's nationa...
WHISKY TRAIL
Come and taste the ‘water of life’ with us on our bike tour into whisky country! There aren’t many things more Scottish than a dram of single malt whisky, and this cycle tour celebrates that fact with a visit to the famous Gl...
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Blogs About Southern Scotland
Scotlands West Coast Golf Links
DUNDONALD LINKS BEST ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
Dundonald Links has received the ‘Best Environmental Performance Award’ at the recent Ayrshire Business Awards. Over 260 business leaders from Ayrshire and beyond attended the annual awards ceremony which recognises the best performing companies i...
TURNBERRY AND THEIR IWINE LIST!
It's been repoerted in the Scottish papers as the world's most expensive menu. The West Coast Golf Links golf resort of Turnberry has decided to use iPads for the wine menu instead of traditional paper and leather bound versions!Turnberry is trialling t...
The 7Stanes World Class Mountain Biking
NEW 7STANES WEBSITE - AND A NEW HOME FOR THE BLOG
From lunchtime on Tuesday 10th May, the 7stanes website - and the blog - are moving to a new home at www.7stanesmountainbiking.com.The reason for the change is that a not-for-profit organisation has been set up to manage the promotion and marketi...
BERM BABY BERM NOW OPEN
Yep, Berm Baby Berm is now open for business! 700m of bermy*, flowy, occasionally jumpy and pumpy blue grade singletrack to take you from the exit of Blue Velvet back to the Buzzards Nest carpark, on the Blue Route at Glentress. It replaces the forest r...
Fishpal Blog
GUIDE TO SALMON FLY FISHING IN THE BRITISH ISLES: BY ALLAN SHEPHARD AAPGAI
Getting started in salmon fishing can seem a little daunting – but fear not when you catch your first salmon it’s a memory never to be forgotten in any angler’s career! Tackle: There is no single set of gear that will … Continue r...
LATEST NEWS FROM THE RIVER TAMAR
It is not often that I can say this, but for the season ahead I am hugely optimistic. The high water has really flushed the system, even the dear old dirty old Tamar is showing shining gravels as you wade. … Continue reading →...
Cosses Country House Blog
RED SQUIRREL AT COSSES
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OBSERVATORY COMING TO AYRSHIRE?S DARK SKY PARK
Cosses Country House is enjoying the stars and the milky way as high pressure sits over the country and the nights are clear and very dark. On the fringe of the Galloway Forest Park, this is a great base. Work is under way on a Dark Sky Observatory close...
Portpatrick Golf Club
GILLIAN MONTEITH PERSONAL TRAINING
Dear Members, I have started up my own personal training business. I am offering 40 minute individualised training sessions in your own home for £10 a session. Sessions are tailored towards your own ability and goals. Golf specific exercises can be inclu...
GRAND SLAM WINNER?.
44 Pros from the UK and 6 from Continental Europe Competed for the Grand Slam Golf Event. No stone was left un-turned for this event which culminated in a final day individual pro tournament played off the blue tees over a distance of 6733 yards which f...
The Country Seat
?SO YOU MADE THE 2012 SUNDAY TIMES RICH LIST?? ? A SELECTION OF COUNTRY HOUSES FOR SALE
Spring is upon us: the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, the drizzle is almost incessant – *sigh*. One bright spot is each weeks increasingly heavy Country Life magazine; the extra weight from the greater number of property adverts &a...
LITTORAL TRANSLATION: COUNTRY HOUSES ON THE COAST
The very name ‘country house’ implies a certain rural solitude; a fine house surrounded by its own acres. Yet, some owners, for reasons of preference or amenity, chose to site their country house on the coast – and the rece...
