The British seaside is the top holiday destination for Scots this year – and Blackpool is the number one choice for a staycation for those living North of the Border!
A new survey has shown that 89% of Scots are too scared to travel abroad due to the international impact of Covid-19 and that new Government restrictions could be instantly enforced. The 2021 Travelodge Holiday Index says 70% of people from Scotland are planning to take a Summer holiday – with 78% of these holidaying in Britain. Sun, Sea, Sand is what Scottish holidaymakers are craving the most and Blackpool is the top coastal destination for Scots this year.
Top 2021 destinations are:
- Blackpool
- Whitby
- St Andrews (Fife)
- Scarborough
- Weymouth
- Great Yarmouth
- Torquay
- Bridlington
- Dundee
- Devon
The report also revealed that people from Aberdeen plan to spend the most on their staycation. Here is the average spend per family on a British staycation:
1 Aberdeen £1,420
2 Glasgow £1,026
3 St Andrews £1,015
4 Stirling £1,007
5 Inverness £1,000
6 Dundee £998
7 Fort William £890
8 Edinburgh £878
9 Dumfries £869
10 Perth £850
Shakila Ahmed, spokesperson for Travelodge, said ‘The results from our 2021 Holiday Index report is certainly encouraging news for the UK hospitality sector.’
