Holiday Cottages:

Bluefolds highland self catering cottages, Scotland are available all year round. This is an area of stunning Castles from romantic ruins like Huntly Castle to beautifully maintained Ballindalloch Castle, home of the Macpherson-Grants for centuries. Historic Scotland maintain mainly ruined castles and cathedrals which are open all year. The National Trust for Scotland properties are beautifully preserved with wonderful furnishings and are normally open from Easter to November. Summer is beautiful, but still peaceful in this remote, rural area. There is great wildlife to see all along the Moray Firth Join in with the Highland Games throughout the summer from June to September.Caber tossing is seen at them all and is a great favourite - photo on the left is at the Tomintoul Highlands Games held on the 2nd Saturday in July. More Games Photos

There are literally dozens of Castles to visit from Drumin ruined castle in Glenlivet (photo right), Ballindalloch Castle near Aberlour on the river Spey to Balmoral a beautiful drive over the mountains to Royal Deeside where you are spoilt for choice with Drum, Crathes, Craigevar or castle Fraser. Between Forres and Nairn is Brodie and Cawdor Castles and to the east of Dufftown is the ruined Auchindoun & Huntly castles and close to Turiff is Fyvie castle above (left) with its 5 towers and 5 centuries of history. More castle photos. Autumn is a beautiful time to visit, the roads are empty off traffic and autumnal tints are glorious. This is an ideal time for walking the hills like Ben Rinnes or on the many fascinating trails on the Glenlivet Estate in the Cairngorm National Park. Christmas or Hogmanay are a special time to visit with a high probability of snow for that magical white Christmas. At New Year in Scotland, everyone likes to relax, drink whisky and party.