While we’re still being told to ‘stay at home’ at the moment, with the vaccination programme continuing apace and the roadmap out of lockdown starting to become a reality, we can perhaps start to look forward to breaks again with a little more confidence.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that Scotland will be returning to a system of tiers, meaning that even when holiday accommodation reopens we may not be able to leave our council area.
Luckily, Falkirk people have plenty of options for holidaying on their own doorstep.
With a range of accommodation to suit all budgets, here are a few ideas for your first tentative steps into vacationing when restrictions start to ease – while, of course, sticking to the latest coronavirus laws which you can check on the Scottish Government website here.
1. Kersebrock Kabins
A perfect glamping option, Kersebrock Kabins provides a selection of luxurious log cabins complete with hot tubs, underfloor heating and firepits. A perfect place to get away from it all, without having to go away. The cabins, which sleep up to four people. are available from £125 a night at www.kersebrockkabins.co.uk. Photo: www.kersebrockkabins.co.uk
2. Bumbles Barn
Bumble’s Barn is located in Limerigg and boasts a garden, hot tub and barbecue facilities. Walk around the nearby Black Loch and meet the owners' Irish Wolfhounds and rescue parrots. It sleepps up to two people and is available from £560 per week from www.booking.com. Photo: www.booking.com
3. The Pineapple
One of Scotland's most playful and eccentric historical buildings, The Pineapple is a former summer house built in 1761 by John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, and is thought to have been a belated wedding present to his wife. With two bedrooms and a private garden you can rent it from £240 for four nights. Photo: www.hostunusual.com
4. The Bell Apartment
Located a short walk from the Kelpies and Helix Park, the modern Bell Apartment sleeps up to four people and costs from around £80 per night from www.booking.com. Photo: www.booking.com