(Please also see what is included as standard in our self-catering cottages)

Domestic Things to Bring/buy on arrival

Bed linen and towels (if applicable)
Your favourite kitchen knife/potato peeler (if you can?t bear to be parted from it).
Dish towel(s)
Washing up liquid
Washing powder
Clothes pegs
Washing up cloth
Kitchen towel

Useful things to remember

Booking confirmation and details of how to get there
Camera
Map of the area and guide books
Spare film (lots of lovely views)
Anti-insect cream/ lotion (essential for Scotland's summer evenings!)
Torch
Soap
Matches
Face cloths/sponges
Antiseptic cream/lotion!
Adhesive dressings
Sun tan lotion (Yes you can burn, even in Scotland!)
Sun hats (and yes, it does get hot)
Sunglasses
Wet weather gear, especially footwear (back to reality)
Picnic items
Babywipes or similar (for dirty hands before alfresco lunches)
Collapsible chairs
Rugs/groundsheets
Holiday reading
Outdoor items (balls, tennis/badminton sets, frisbees etc.)
Beach towels
Sports gear (golf clubs/ tennis racquets/swimsuits etc.)
Rucksacks
Binoculars
Packs of cards/games
Pocket radio
Travel alarm
Needle, thread and a couple of safety pins
Nail Scissors

.....and don't forget your toothbrush