Q. Does Secret Scotland provide holiday packages?
A. No, Secret Scotland provides detailed itineraries and recommended accommodation guides for touring holidays in Scotland. We supply you with all the information that you will need to find the best places in Scotland, but we do not book accommodation or make travel arrangements.
Q. How do you select the Recommended Accommodation?
A. When we select accommodation we are looking for properties that offer the same high standards that we would want if we were to stay there on our holiday. We judge properties by their cleanliness, décor, value for money and the friendliness of the host. And whenever possible, we try to find properties that have some unique feature or special charm. Unlike other websites, we do not take advertising fees or commission. Consequently, Secret Scotland has the freedom to only feature the places that merit recommendation and our descriptions are unbiased.
Q. Do I need to buy a Road Map?
A. Yes, We have strived to make our route directions as clear and as accurate as possible, but road signs and junctions are sometimes changed so it is always advisable that you use our guides in conjunction with a Road Map.
Q. How do I use the Tour?
A. Each tour is written in an easy to follow format of route directions that are punctuated by recommended attractions to visit or detour routes to consider. If you view the tour online, you can use the interactive features that allow you to view the Attraction Information sheets on the Secret Scotland website. When you go on holiday you simply print off the Tour and the information sheets for the attractions that you want to visit. See a Sample Tour.
Q. How do I make a booking with the Recommended Accommodation?
A. Secret Scotland provides you with all the necessary contact information for each of the B&B’s, guest houses, Inns etc. You contact them directly by email, telephone or post to make your reservations. See a sample B&B information sheet.
Q. How soon in advance should I make my accommodation reservations?
A. As soon as you possibly can. Scotland becomes very busy from June to September and for these months it is advisable to book well in advance.
Q. How do you calculate the travel time estimates in the Tours?
A. The travel time estimates are conservative calculations of the time that a tourist would take to drive on these roads. These roads can be driven quicker than the times indicated, but we have allowed for the difficulties of tourists unused to driving on the left, the problems of slow moving caravans and the “sight-seeing” factor. Please note that our travel times do not include time for stopping to visit attractions or to take photos. They are only estimates of driving time.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to send us an email on info@secret-scotland.com.
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