Stunning island village is Scotland's top trending beauty spot for staycations

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With the cold weather showing little sign of letting up, many of us will be looking ahead to summer, where we can hopefully enjoy a fair bit of sun.And while jetting off to exotic locations can be brilliant, it is not always possible for everyone, especially with the cost of living crisis meaning people have to tighten their belts.Because of this, many people are looking closer to home when they plan their holidays, and choose staycations over foreign trips.In Scotland, we are fortunate to have an abundance of breathtakingly beautiful vacation locations all over the country - we are spoiled for choice.

To help you find the best one for you, HomeToGo created a list of their top staycation spots, with the highest rated being a stunning island village that is not too far from the hustle and bustle of Glasgow.

Based on their customer and search data, the holiday rental giant last year named Lamlash, on the Isle of Arran, as the top place for a home-based holiday.The idyllic hamlet lies on the east coast of the island, just a few miles south of the capital Brodick, so it is simple to get to once you reach Arran.With regular ferries from Ardrossan in Ayrshire, and a train station at the terminal, the island itself is easily accessible for most people in the Central Belt.Lamlash sits on a beautiful bay and Arran's highest peak, Goat Fell, can be seen towering over the village.

The picture-perfect spot has become hugely popular thanks to its range of outdoor activities.Visitors can go sea kayaking alongside dolphins and porpoises, or go wildlife watching, with eagles, seals, and otters able to be spotted from the bay.Lamlash also faces the mystical Holy Isle, with a ferry service from the village's Old Pier giving you the chance