| The slate islands in Scotland are well known for their | | | | slow paced and behind the times, far from it, you |
| black sand beaches and up until 1965 were key | | | | can make of it what you will by engaging in activities |
| sources of Slate in Scotland, with slate from the | | | | such as cycling, windsurfing and fishing to keep you |
| island of Luing being used for the construction of | | | | busy as well as the famous whirlpool at |
| buildings such as the University of Glasgow and Iona | | | | Corriewreckan popular for taking the occasional Rib |
| Abbey. | | | | Ride down. |
| Luing in particular is a popular tourist spot and counts | | | | Actually getting to Luing is relatively simple, |
| tourism as one of its main industries along side | | | | considering people may have the image of having to |
| lobster fishing and beef farming. The main draw of | | | | charter a small plane or travel by small fishing boats |
| the Scottish Slate Islands is the peaceful and tranquil | | | | to get to the islands. This is far from the truth; Luing |
| atmosphere; it is much more relaxing than any two | | | | can be reached by car as it has car ferries travelling |
| weeks in an overcrowded, noisy hotel in Spain for | | | | 200 metres across the Cuan Sound to Seil which is |
| sure! | | | | connected to the mainland via a bridge. |
| The reason it is more relaxing is that many of the | | | | Luing also gave the Luing cattle its name, a red beef |
| accommodation options available are highland self | | | | which even as a commercial breed it is hardier for |
| catering cottages or rented houses, meaning you're | | | | the tougher conditions. Lobster and Prawns are two |
| not sharing with hundreds of other people and can | | | | main products of the fishing industry on the island |
| really enjoy your time away from working life. When | | | | and can provide some interesting meals which you |
| staying on Luing you'll have the perfect opportunity | | | | can even have a go at cooking yourself at your self |
| to forget all the stress and pressure of everyday life | | | | catering accommodation Scotland getaway. |
| as these small islands are sometimes considered a | | | | So if you're looking for somewhere truly magnificent |
| step back in time: there are no Starbucks on every | | | | to behold and feel like you're the only one there to |
| street corner and endless shopping centres which | | | | see it then maybe you should consider a highland self |
| you'll no doubt be glad to see the back of for a few | | | | catering holiday as it can offer much more and yet |
| days. | | | | allow you to relax and enjoy your time off work and |
| This is not to say that holidays on the Slate isles is | | | | your time in Scotland. |