If you are looking for a Holiday that will recharge your batteries and revive your senses, Scotland is the place to do it.

This country of dramatic contrasts is full of opportunities to relax and unwind or to burn some serious energy, with its beautiful countryside, cosmopolitan cities and wild nature all calling out to be explored.

As a place to enjoy some seriously Beautiful Scenery, the picturesque Victorian town of Ballater, in the north of Scotland, is very hard to beat. Hotels in Ballater attract guests all year round thanks to their proximity to some of the most beautiful scenery to be found anywhere in the country, and during the winter this chic town becomes a popular base for well-heeled skiers taking to the pistes in the nearby Cairngorms mountains.

Stunning at any time of year, Ballater is really rural Scotland at is beautiful best, and breaks here can be as energetic or as relaxing as you wish them to be. For those who feel like exploring the great outdoors, pony trekking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing and golf are all good ways to do so during the summer, while skiing and snowboarding are the obvious choices during the colder months.

As a holiday destination Scotland has a whole lot to offer, and many people do not know quite how many exciting options there are to be explored here. Many visitors head straight for Edinburgh, a city which continues to be one of the biggest tourist draws in the United Kingdom, without taking the time to find out how much else Scotland has to offer.

However, the country is beginning to come into its own as a location for outdoor pursuits breaks and adventure holidays, with the Scottish tourist board keen to promote the beautiful Scottish countryside as an ideal destination for those looking to get back to nature and to enjoy some high-energy pursuits. It is also an ideal spot for more relaxed holidays, with many good spa resorts to be found here, and some excellent Scotch whiskey to be drunk. So let’s raise a glass of finest malt to Scotland - cheers!