Explore historic ruins, experience vast star-lit night skies and see the Northern Lights with a self-catering Scottish cottage on the Shetland Isles and Orkney.

A Scottish cottage or self-catering holiday home in Scotland’s Western Isles is a unique experience, far from the stresses of everyday life. Cottages here provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy island life.

Situated at the very top of East Scotland, the Highland area of Caithness is steeped in history, rich in wildlife and boasts spectacular coastal walks - all within easy reach your Scottish holiday cottage.

The Northern Highlands boast the most spectacular contrast of scenery in Scotland. From rugged coastlines with high craggy cliffs, deep limestone caves and beautiful sweeping beaches with miles of golden sand all within easy reach of your self-catering holiday cottage in Scotland.

Plan your self-catering holiday to Scotland with our guide to all that this beautiful country has to offer.