With poor exchange rates putting a squeeze on overseas visitors to Scotland and many people in the UK deciding to holiday at home, the race is on to find quality accommodation in Scotland at a great price.
Scotland isn't the cheapest place in Western Europe but it is possible to visit without breaking the bank.
There are many ways to find a cheap hotel in Scotland, such as through websites like laterooms.com where discounts are given by accommodation providers when it looks like they haven't filled all their rooms for a given period. Look for hotels this way from Sunday to Thursday and you can get some great bargains.
Choose Bed and Breakfast accommodation over hotels. B&B's often provide everything you could get in a hotel with the exception of maybe the bar and restaurant, but the cost is often much less.
Try self-catering accommodation. Often this is best booked by coming to Scotland with friends and splitting the bill for a cottage. 4 people booking a cottage for a week could be paying less than £15 per head per night in the height of summer!
Consider the Scottish Youth Hostels Association. SYHA has hostels all over the country and a night doesn't need to break the bank. Morning chores are a thing of the past and private and family rooms are available in many hostels. You can even hire an entire hostel if you are so inclined.
Camping in Scotland is a great way to see the country on a budget and there are campsites everywhere. There are also companies who will setup a frame tent in the campsite of your choice prior to your arrival if you don't want to carry your own gear.
For the more adventurous, mountain bothies are dotted around the hills, mostly in very remote areas. These are simple, unattended cottages and shelters but can provide you with a roof over your head for the night when exploring the hills.
Adam Christie runs HolidayScotland.org.uk which maintains a directory of holiday accommodation in Scotland
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