Scotland has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Visitors flock from all over the world to see the lush countryside and historical towns for which the country is famous. People are also increasingly coming to visit Scotland on business, as the economy is booming separately from the oil which has sustained it for many years. Three cities are the main draws for business visitors: capital city Edinburgh, football capital Glasgow and oil city Aberdeen.

Each of these three cities is well served for hotels, but sometimes business visitors - who, in many cases, do a lot of business travelling - want more than a traditional hotel room can offer. For these people, a new alternative is growing in popularity: serviced apartments or apartment hotels. These are blocks of apartments, often ranging from studio flats through to penthouses, which are set up and managed like a hotel, where everything necessary is provided. The difference is that the apartments on offer are generally considerably larger than anything available for a similar price in a traditional hotel and offer the kind of homely surroundings that many travellers want when away on business.

The range of Glasgow apartments on offer is impressive. Many are located around the vibrant Merchant City part of town, which has a 'buzz' to it that is rare outside all but the largest cities. If you are looking to stay in or around Merchant City, the Fraser Suites Glasgow is a leading choice for many people when looking for a great quality, great value apartment hotel. It is part of a a renovated 1850s baronial building and which offers an intriguing blend of the traditional and the modern.

Another alternative in the heart of the city is The Spires Glasgow development. A range of high specification apartments perfect for business visitors and travellers alike are available at unbeatable value. Being only a short walk from the city centre and within easy reach of many important office buildings, The Spires is a great base from which to explore this fascinating city.

Every year, there is a huge demand for Edinburgh apartments around the time of the city's internationally acclaimed festival, which sees the greatest shows and comics from around Britain and the world roll into town with the sole intention of having a good time. Edinburgh, however, is a fantastic place to visit all year round and is home to some of the most beautiful streets in the UK. No visit to Scotland is complete without a visit to the capital city and a short-term apartment is an option that more and more people are choosing to take when visiting with an overnight stay.

Britain's oil industry is based around the Eastern city of Aberdeen. As a result, Aberdeen attracts a great number of business visitors every year. These business visitors go to make up the largest part of the demand for Aberdeen apartments, although the city attracts a fair share of tourists as well.