Highlands holidays
‘I sat with my lairdly cup of tea’: how a derelict Scottish tower was turned into a Landmark Trust retreat
Just three years ago Fairburn Tower, near Inverness, was a roofless wreck. Now it has been restored to its former renaissance glory and is available as a holiday let
Dixe Wills
12, May, 2023 @6:00 AM
Natural lines of Succession: six luxury retreats in the UK
From a treetop house in Stirling to dark-sky glamping in County Tyrone, we choose more affordable alternatives to the stunning Norwegian mountain hideaway featured in the series
Christopher Beanland
02, May, 2023 @6:00 AM
‘A land of fairy pools and exquisite light’: escape to the wilds of Skye
Discover breathtaking views, superb food and utter peace on this popular island on the west coast of Scotland
Emma Beddington
18, Dec, 2022 @10:00 AM
A lochside walk to a pub with live music: the Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry, Scotland
Spawning salmon have to tackle a fish ladder on this river – but for walkers it’s an easy scenic stroll
Phoebe Taplin
09, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
Through a Highlands Narnia to a great pub: the Taybank, Dunkeld
An appetite-inducing seven-mile hike through the woods of the Atholl Estates returns you to the village of Dunkeld, and its renowned, musical local
Lucy Gillmore
04, Nov, 2022 @7:00 AM
Skiing in Scotland: ‘On a good day it’s up there with anywhere in the world’
With five resorts all a two-hour drive from Aviemore, the Highlands glitter with the promise of ski adventures – and whisky
Stuart Kenny
29, Oct, 2022 @10:00 AM
A two-day Highlands walk to Britain’s most remote pub: the Old Forge, Knoydart
A challenging, awe-inspiring hike in north-west Scotland crosses wild terrain to a community pub like nowhere else
Robin McKelvie
19, Aug, 2022 @6:00 AM
Notes from a tranquil island: slow walking in Orkney
With its mesmerising seascape, the long, low green isle of Shapinsay is perfect for mindful exploration
Joanna Moorhead
21, Jun, 2022 @6:00 AM
Wild water: packrafting with the kids down Scotland’s River Tay
An 87-mile family paddling and camping adventure connects our writer with the Highlands landscape – especially when she takes an unexpected dip
Kate Eshelby
27, Apr, 2022 @6:00 AM
Campervan conflict? Not in Tiree
The surge in campervan holidays in Scotland has had a negative impact on local communities. Now, a Hebridean island has found a sustainable solution
Katie Featherstone
15, Mar, 2022 @7:00 AM
Skiing in Glencoe and après in Glasgow: a brilliant Scottish weekend on and off the slopes
A new shuttle bus allows for a full day’s skiing in the Highlands followed by a night on the town in Glasgow
Stuart Kenny
07, Mar, 2022 @9:56 AM
Perfect for the wilderness: a Cairngorms safari by e-bike
Host to lush forests, red deer and buzzards, an out-of-season guided cycle trip around Braemar reveals a landscape in a state of flux
Jamie Lafferty
24, Nov, 2021 @7:00 AM
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