A few of the Scottish towns that make for a perfect weekend escape.A few of the Scottish towns that make for a perfect weekend escape.
A few of the Scottish towns that make for a perfect weekend escape.

Staycation Scotland: Here are 10 beautiful Scottish towns perfect for a weekend away

By David Hepburn

Writer-at-large

Published 30th Apr 2021, 16:51 BST
Updated 30th Apr 2021, 22:19 BST
Now that dometic travel restrictions seem to be a thing of the past many of us are looking forward to exploring the gems on our doorstep that we may have taken for granted pre-pandemic.

In this year of the Scottish staycation, we thought we’d look at some of the loveliest Scottish towns that have enough to entertain you for a full weekend away.

Here are 11 perfect destinations for a quick break.

A few of the Scottish towns that make for a perfect weekend escape.

. Scottish towns

A few of the Scottish towns that make for a perfect weekend escape. Photo: Canva

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There's no shortage of interesting sights in historic Linlithgow. Take a walk around Linlithgow Loch and visit Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. Many of the buildings in the town's High Street date back to the 17th century and now house a great range of independent shops, pubs, cafes and restuarants. A visit to Linlithgow Museum is also a must to find out more about the Royal Burgh.

. Linlithgow

There's no shortage of interesting sights in historic Linlithgow. Take a walk around Linlithgow Loch and visit Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. Many of the buildings in the town's High Street date back to the 17th century and now house a great range of independent shops, pubs, cafes and restuarants. A visit to Linlithgow Museum is also a must to find out more about the Royal Burgh. Photo: Canva

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The tourist town of Pitlochry is a walker's paradise, surrounded by some of Scotland's most stunning countryside, lochs, rivers, mountains and glens. At the end of a day in the hills, there are plenty of great bars and restaurants on its charming main street, alongside souvenir, country clothing and outdoor sports shops. For culture vultures, the town's theatre will hopefully reopen later this year.

. Pitlochry

The tourist town of Pitlochry is a walker's paradise, surrounded by some of Scotland's most stunning countryside, lochs, rivers, mountains and glens. At the end of a day in the hills, there are plenty of great bars and restaurants on its charming main street, alongside souvenir, country clothing and outdoor sports shops. For culture vultures, the town's theatre will hopefully reopen later this year. Photo: Canva

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Located in the heart of the Scottish Borders, Peebles is a great place for both outdoor activities and culture, the highlight being its annual arts festival. There are also plenty of attractions on offer including a museum dedicated to the author John Buchan, the Tweeddale Museum and Gallery, and Neidpath Castle.

. Peebles

Located in the heart of the Scottish Borders, Peebles is a great place for both outdoor activities and culture, the highlight being its annual arts festival. There are also plenty of attractions on offer including a museum dedicated to the author John Buchan, the Tweeddale Museum and Gallery, and Neidpath Castle. Photo: Canva

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Attracting visitors to its historic abbey, where the Declaration of Arbroath was written, the town of Arbroath also has a pretty harbour, the quirky Georgian Signal Tower Museum, and is the birthplace of the very tasty Arbroath smokie.

9. Arbroath

Attracting visitors to its historic abbey, where the Declaration of Arbroath was written, the town of Arbroath also has a pretty harbour, the quirky Georgian Signal Tower Museum, and is the birthplace of the very tasty Arbroath smokie. Photo: Canva

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One of the settings used in the hugely-popular television series Outlander, Culross in Fife contains a wealth of architectural riches, including a 13th century abbey, a 16th century mustard-yellow palace and a 17th century town house.

10. Culross

One of the settings used in the hugely-popular television series Outlander, Culross in Fife contains a wealth of architectural riches, including a 13th century abbey, a 16th century mustard-yellow palace and a 17th century town house. Photo: Canva

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Just to the south of Aberdeen, Stonehaven is a town famous for its Hogmanay fireballs celebrations, but is a great place to visit at any time of year. The Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum is contained in a former jail, the working harbour is a must-see, and dramatic clifftop Dunnottar Castle is nearby.

11. Stonehaven

Just to the south of Aberdeen, Stonehaven is a town famous for its Hogmanay fireballs celebrations, but is a great place to visit at any time of year. The Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum is contained in a former jail, the working harbour is a must-see, and dramatic clifftop Dunnottar Castle is nearby. Photo: Canva

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