Active holidays in Scotland

The Scottish outdoors, from the borders to the Highlands and many islands, offer a wealth of active holiday options.

Boasting Britain's tallest mountain in Ben Nevis, the notorious Loch Ness, some of the country's most famous golf courses and most remote islands, Scotland has many locations to explore.

Fishing, cycling, walking, sailing and sea kayaking are among the top activities available for holidaymakers.

If you are considering a Scottish walking holiday then the Western Highlands region has plenty of rugged hills in unspoilt wilderness to explore.

For cycling holidays Scotland rates as one of the world's top mountain biking destinations, with the Grampian Mountains offering some very difficult routes and forests such as Kirroughtree and Mabie in the south of Scotland better for easy rides also suitable for families.

For more information on active holidays in Scotland see www.visitscotland.com