With many Scots already jetting off on long-haul flights, beach holidays or city break, others are lured by the thoughts of a staycation.
The ‘holidays at home’ boom following the first lockdown back in 2020, saw demand to sky rocket over the past few years and a Scottish lighthouse is one of the country's most popular to try.
If you’re looking for a local place to relax with the family later this year, you’ll be pleased to know Scotland is currently the top pick when it comes to booking a stay at home vacation in the last two years.
However, if you’re looking for something a little different to a log cabin, here are nine lighthouses that are simply breathtaking.
These lighthouses are available to rent via bookalighthouse.com.
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5. The Eshaness Lighthouse
This lighthouse in Shetland sleeps six and comes highly rated. If you're looking for a 'off the grid' kinda vacation, this is perfect. Photo: bookalighthouse.com
6. Lighthouse Cottage
This lighthouse is in Aberdeenshire and has numerous apartments within it to fulfil all your needs - whilst enabling you to chill out at the same time. Photo: bookalighthouse.com
7. Buchan Ness Lighthouse
This Peterhead lighthouse is another that guests love, with a ranking of five stars. Photo: bookalighthouse.com
8. Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
Situated on the impressive cliffs of Sumburgh Head at the southernmost point of mainland Shetland, this lighthouse can be seen for miles. Photo: bokalighthouse.com