A hugely popular social media site has teamed up with Airbnb to create an online staycation travel guide for people travelling around the UK.
Described as the "front page of the internet", Reddit brings users together based on their interests and hobbies. Now, the online community is turning its attention to travel using the experiences of its users to offer travel tips for people around the world.
And they've picked out the destinations in Scotland they think people should check out based on the experiences of the Reddit users who have been there.
Posting about the new guide, a spokesperson said: "The community makes Reddit a go-to hub for holiday-goers to chat and share real and unfiltered recommendations. Redditors are able to engage with other like-minded staycationers and ask hard-hitting questions about their potential trips... is it dog friendly? … suitable for little ones? … travelling alone?...what’s the food scene like?"
"We’ve huddled with some of the leading travel resources and platforms in the UK, including Airbnb, Rough Guides, and Trainline, to share the ultimate guide for underrated summer travel spots. Whether people are itching to get off the beaten path, looking for short trips, or have an upcoming unplanned bank holiday to take advantage of, Reddit has them covered."
Based on conversations on Reddit, here are the best underrated staycation spots this summer in Scotland as judged by Redditors - with some destinations also seeing search increases according to Airbnb.
The Highlands
The signature combination of mountains, glens, lochs and rivers, surrounded on three sides by a magnificently pitted and rugged coastline, guarantees wonderful moody views.
While you’re in the Highlands, try wild camping in the region - as this redditors puts it: ‘it doesn’t get much better than this!’.
Lochinver Beach
Fort William
Fort William is gaining in interest – having seen an almost 130% increase in Airbnb searches over the past year. In line with that, according to Trainline data, Fort William has seen a 146% in train passengers over the past year.
Corrour Estate
If you’re hoping to recharge make sure to check out the Corrour Estate - this Redditor describes it as the perfect spot to disconnect as a solo traveller.
Orkney
The Orkney islands are a unique and fiercely independent archipelago, and features in the Rough Guides reader survey as the most beautiful places in Scotland. In fact, according to data from Airbnb searches for the Orkney Islands have increased by over 120% in the last year.
This wildlife enthusiast spent an entire week on the islands and was so chuffed they took 1600 pictures - you can take a look at some of their top snaps on Reddit.
It's here you can stay in this incredible converted kirk, and you can find the Airbnb listing here.
Orkney's history is inextricably linked with Scandinavia. If you’re into your ancient civilizations this Redditor, in particular, is raring to pay a visit and explore early Christian and late Druidic sites up there.
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