=== Vacation in Lothian === Lothian is known for its striking scenery, fascinating history and for being home to Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh. Lothian brings together the best of everything that Scotland has to offer: sheer cliffs and stunning countryside along the coast, the combination of Scotland’s Germanic and Celtic influences, the interaction of Scotland’s history and its future, and the mixing of its local population and the visitors who flock to the region every year to take in Scotland’s best sites in its most famous city. The countryside region outside of Edinburgh is known for its soft and attractive beaches, its mighty ruined castles and an abundance of greenery and golfing – a sport taken very seriously in this part of the world. If you’re into seeing the countryside but not so up for the hiking, especially with children, Lothian has set up a variety of car trails that allow visitors to drive around the region and take in the beautiful scenery on four wheels. Take a picnic, follow the road, choose your favorite spot and get out for a nibble and some photos. Take a little walk and explore the scenery and when the kids get tired bring them back to the car and go seek out the beach. Lothian gives you the opportunity to get the most of Scotland on your own terms. Enjoy the countryside your way, go to the beach, or don’t, spend a weekend in Edinburgh, go and explore one of the area’s castles, or just relax day and night in your Scottish holiday home – you get to choose!