Sometimes when we just can’t get a full week off work but really need a break from the 9 to 5, a quick weekend break or even a nice overnight can work wonders for our mood and recharges the batteries until we can jet off on a longer holiday to sunnier climes.
This week, we’ve checked out some of the best city breaks right here in Scotland and you could be dusting down your glad rags and heading off for a weekend of glitz and glamour.
We often forget the fun that is available closer to home and some of our major cities have nightlife and shopping to rival many of their European counterparts.
Scotland has seven delightful cities; Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, and Glasgow and each of them steeped in history with fascinating stories to tell yet they all have embraced the needs of modern day visitors and continue to attract tourists all year round.
Edinburgh is a joy to visit any time of year and with great rail links you could be here in a couple of hours or less depending on your starting point but some rail services from Aberdeen will have you in the heart of Midlothian in a couple of hours or so.
Despite being a busy city, Edinburgh has with plenty of open spaces to chill and enjoy the vibe.
On a fine day, simply relax in Princes Street Gardens and watch the world go by…you won’t be alone!
Visitors really are spoilt for choice with the diverse range of attractions on offer as well as a thriving cultural scene.
If you’re in need of upmarket retail therapy and trendy eateries, look no further than the luxury shops and plush bars and restaurants in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town.
George Street has a tempting choice of elegant places to eat and drink, notably The Dome, Le Monde and Tigerlily.
These should be at the very top of your list for a leisurely lunch or glamorous night out.
Over to the west we have Glasgow, which has become a real hot spot for weekend breaks and it’s easy to see why.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and an abundance of pleasures await you.
All year round, visitors can enjoy luxury shopping, a vibrant and eclectic nightlife and internationally acclaimed tourist attractions and galleries.
The city’s great venues have an amazing line up of entertainment so why not make a night of it by taking in a live show or concert?
There’s always plenty going on for culture vultures and lovers of live music.
One show not to be missed is Tonight…From The West End, which happens to be playing in Glasgow, Dundee and Edinburgh this April.
Why not combine a nice weekend break with a night out to remember?
The song and dance extravaganza will feature classic show tunes from Broadway and the West End and is sure to have audiences on their feet.
Music lovers can expect a medley of hits from shows such as The Lion King, Saturday Night Fever, Fame, Wicked, Mamma Mia and Oliver!
And who could possibly come to Glasgow without buying a new outfit?
Glasgow’s ‘style mile’ has some fabulous shops and it really is the perfect place for some retail therapy.
Glasgow also has some of the friendliest people in the world and you’ll be sure to get a warm welcome in the city’s many bars and restaurants.
You really will be spoilt for choice.
Wherever you are headed in Scotland, you’ll find plenty of fun stuff going on and if you’re lucky and the weather is kind, there’s no better place to be!
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