Highlands holidays

‘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

Magical and empty places: a wildlife safari holiday in Scotland
Wester Ross in the Highlands is host to rare birds, mystical loch islands and soaring peaks. Now, sustainable tourism is helping more of us enjoy it
Hugh Thomson
08, Sep, 2021 @5:30 AM

Four of the best eco-friendly holidays on Scottish islands
Old traditions meet new thinking on these green Scotland stays
Phoebe Smith
14, Aug, 2021 @10:00 AM
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