Win a 10-night island-hopping tour in Scotland
We've teamed up with McKinlay Kidd to offer an incredible 10-night adventure for two through the Western Isles.
Warrior queens, fairies and feuding clans: exploring legends on Scotland's Isle of Skye
For centuries, colourful tales have shaped the lives of those who call Scotland’s ‘Misty Isle’ home, and are still deeply intertwined with its soul-stirring landscapes.
Discovering the waters of Caledonia
Scotland’s Highlands and islands are beautiful — and there are more stunning coasts and waterways to be found all over the nation.
How to spend a weekend in Fort William and Glencoe
In the shadow of Ben Nevis, the town of Fort William and the nearby valley of Glencoe offer a rugged springboard for outdoors adventures, with hiking, biking and Highland history all in easy reach.
Photo story: from barley fields to whisky barrels in rural Scotland
Large swathes of the Scottish countryside are coated in golden barley fields — an ancient, humble crop that's key to producing the country's legendary whisky.
Bloody Jacobite battles to Bronze Age cemetaries: exploring Scotland's past
A trip to the Scottish Highlands offers a fascinating glimpse into the country’s history, with helicopter rides and fairytale accomodation all part of the experience.
Coasts and waters
Jim Richardson’s images vividly capture Scotland’s hugely varied coastline and the inland waters which shape the country. In 2020, Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters celebrates these vital elements of the landscape with a year-long programme of events and activities.
How to spend a long weekend on the Isle of Mull
Although just off the Scottish mainland, the Hebridean island of Mull can feel lightyears away — and its fiercely beautiful coastline and rugged highlands provide ample opportunity to truly escape.
Long weekend: Scottish Highlands
The call of the wild runs deep in Scotland’s atmospheric northwest Highlands. Travel to the far-flung Isle of Skye and Wester Ross for rugged outdoor thrills by day, whether slithering up muddy hillsides or hauling in a catch of the day, before enjoying classic comforts by night in a clutch of gourmet restaurants
A traveller's guide to the Isle of Arran, Scotland
Soaring peaks, sweeping coastlines and wildlife at every turn — Arran truly lives up to its reputation as ‘Scotland in miniature’.