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Horseback riding vacations in
Scotland
Scotland is one of the United Kingdom’s most charismatic locations. Honed by a long competition with its English neighbors, Scotland has survived encroachment, invasions and even the weather, and today holds its place as a top notch tourist destination. Experiencing Scotland on horseback is a superb way to come face to face with Scottish culture and landscape. Cherish moments spent on deserted coasts, or beside misty lochs. Hidden Trails Scottish horseback riding vacations promise a true Scotland experience!
Horse Riding in Scotland
Since it was first inhabited, the Scots have had a deep affinity with the land and the rural way of life. Scotland’s famed highlands, forests, rugged coasts and deep glassy lochs are all discoverable on horseback.
Our Scottish Highland horse treks showcase the stunning, rugged beauty that is so critical to Scotland’s identity. Meet friendly locals, learn about the local clans, and visit medieval chapels which hold an important role in Scotland’s history.
Scotland History and Culture
Scottish people have always been fiercely loyal, despite their integration with England and the formation of the United Kingdom. Scotland has managed to maintain a unique cultural identity and even today many people still relate strongly to their clanship roots. Tourists too visit Scotland in their droves to reconnect with their Scottish heritage and procure a piece of their Scottish clan tartan!
Much of Scotland is rural, exemplified by wild, beautiful mountain peaks and deep glassy lakes.
There are also cosmopolitan hubs like Edinburgh and Glasgow with thriving arts and music scenes and world-famous annual events, like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and yearly Edinburgh Comedy Festival.
Scotland Climate and Weather
Scotland is generally colder than the rest of the UK, especially in the more northerly regions. The west tends to be wetter and warmer than the cool, dry east. In upland areas, snow is common in winter, and fog and mist may occur at any time of year.
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Cranbrook Beckley's Cattle and Guest Ranch
(GRBC03)
British Columbia, Canada
7 days / 6 nights, rate from
$3,590
Located in a truly beautiful part of the world with an abundance of nature, clean fast moving water, green fields and breathtaking mountain vistas you find a spectacular 35,000 acres guest ranch which offers the invigorating lifestyle of a working cattle ranch and reining horse training facilities - with exceptional lodgings and cuisine of a world-class resort. The ranch offers a whole world of fun things to see and do, including a complete range of horseback riding programs, hiking, mountain bikes, fly fishing, tennis, heated pool, hot tub, fitness facility or book a massage, its your vacation experience with true western hospitality.
Here you can horseback ride to your heart's content, explore trails through the woods, crisscross the plateau or wander along ...
Minimum riding level: Beginner to Experienced
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Scotland
Travel restrictions
Travelers are permitted to enter the UK as long as they are not traveling from a red-list country:
Regardless of citizenship, from January 5th 2023, different rules apply to individuals traveling from mainland China to the UK. Check the link below for more information:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19#travel-from-mainland-china
All other travelers to the UK no longer need to take any COVID-19 tests or fill in a passenger locator form when traveling to the UK from abroad. These changes apply whether you are fully vaccinated or not.
As the rules are regularly being updated, please see the UK government’s website for the latest information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19#if-you-are-fully-vaccinated
Please select the country you are traveling to (England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland) for guidance specific to that country.
Measures taken by the government
Face coverings are no longer required by law. The government suggests that you continue to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where you may come into contact with other people you do not normally meet.
You can consult the following website in order to see remaining COVID restrictions by nation:
https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainers/coronavirus-lockdown-rules-four-nations-uk
Testing
If you are not a part of the National Healthcare System, you will need to seek a private clinic for testing. Testing may cost anywhere from £40 – £500 depending on where you are tested and the type of test you take. COVID-19 tests differ in the amount of time they take to get results (from 45 minutes to 48 hours).
For testing at Heathrow, please visit the Heathrow Airport COVID-19 testing site: https://www.heathrow.com/at-the-airport/fly-safe/covid-19-test
DO NOT travel to Heathrow Airport if you are showing any symptoms of COVID-19 or are feeling unwell.
Some local laboratories are (this is not an exhaustive list of every facility performing COVID tests in the UK): Concepto Clinic, Corona Test Center, Harley Medic International, The London Clinic, The London General Practice, PExpo Diagnostics, Private Coronavirus Tests, The Private Harley Street Clinic & TDL Pathology.
In Scotland, private testing is available at a number of facilities: Edinburgh Airport, Newington Pharmacy, Glasgow Medical Rooms & Hawkes Health.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
In Wales call 111 (if available in your area) or 0845 46 47
Source:
US Embassy in the UK https://uk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-information/
Published on January 5th 2023 (checked on April 5th 2023)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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