The drama and sheer variety of Scotland's natural features never fails to impress visitors and locals alike.

Scotland offers an amazing range of landscapes, from the gentle rolling hills of Dumfries and Galloway to the breathtaking mountain peaks of the Cairngorms.

The rugged coastlines of the north east are perfect for a short break away from the hustle and bustle of life.

A Scottish holiday will be something to remember and a holiday you will want to repeat time and time again.

Visit Scotland during the half term holidays, choose from short hotel breaks, self catering cottages or a wealth of camping and caravan sites to stay in.

Choose a Scottish county from the list below to view the latest published School Half Term Holiday Dates.

The academic year in Scotland usually begins on the third week of August, this period up until Christmas is known as Autumn Term. In October, there are two weeks off, which is known as October Half Term Break. The Christmas holiday usually begins a few days before December 25th and ends a few days after January 5th.

Following the Christmas break there are between 2 days and a week off half way through this next term (Spring Term) and commonly a 2 week break for Easter.

After Easter it is the Summer Term and there is a 3rd half term break, usually the half way point to the summer holidays. The summer holidays usually begin towards the end of June for most Scottish schools.

Please note that some schools have decided to adopt slightly different term and holiday dates to those shown here and it is therefore advisable to contact the individual school to confirm their dates.

Scottish Half Term Times and School Holidays

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that these half term holiday dates in Scotland are accurate, there are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes.

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Over 150 years old, the cottage has recently been renovated to an extremely high standard.

With 4 bedrooms the cottage sleeps 8-10 over two floors. Contemporary open plan living opens fully onto the sunny, safe and secluded back garden, which leads directly down to the beach. Watersports, golf and tennis are all on hand, and for food lovers there are a number of award-winning restaurants within a short drive.

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