Heart and soul: Travel the new Heart 200 touring route through Scotland’s central counties
A spectacular new touring route links a string of historic sights, and takes in some of Scotland’s most heart-stirring scenery
Royal Deeside: Scotland’s Victorian Heritage Trail
Janice Hopper follows the Victorian Heritage Trail in Royal Deeside, Scotland, to discover the land that Queen Victoria fell hopelessly in love with
When Queen Victoria wanted somewhere to escape to, it was to Royal Deeside in...
Edinburgh Castle history: 900 years protecting Scotland’s capital
Scotland’s biggest attraction still stands proud above its capital city 900 years after its inception
It’s estimated there were once around 3,000 castles in Scotland but one stands head and shoulders above the rest: Edinburgh Castle's...
Dalhousie Castle hotel review
A compelling history, gastronomic genius and the prestige of staying in a historic Scottish castle: Dalhousie has it all.
Located just 8 miles south of Edinburgh, Dalhousie Castle is easily accessed using public transport, making...
The best British September day trips
As summer slowly merges into autumn, parts of the British countryside come alive with colour. Here are a few places that we think are particularly spectacular in September
Keswick, Lake District
Nestled within the craggy mountains...
Review: Dunalastair Hotel Suites
This five-star hotel in the Scottish Highlands is a welcome surprise in rural Perthshire
In the small village of Kinloch Rannoch, right on the village square, is this light grey stone Victorian building, which for...
Cromlix: Scotland’s country house idyll
As tennis superstar Andy Murray prepares to retire, why not book a stay in his country house hotel – the epitome of old-school hospitality, Scottish-style
He’s made millions on the court, plus countless more through...
How Edinburgh inspired great literature
Scotland's capital was the world's first UNESCO City of Literature. Read about the locations that inspired Britain's literary greats
Words: Lee Karen Stow
Arriving by train into Waverley Station, the end of a journey from the...
Cruising the Caledonian Canal
With Caledonian Discovery, slow travel means doing as much or as little as you like – bike rides, walks or kayaking – as your traditional barge putters along Scotland’s majestic Great Glen
Scotland’s Great Glen...
Your city guide to Edinburgh
The Scottish capital is home to an iconic castle, world-class museums and a popular summer festival
Most visitors to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh head straight to the Royal Mile, the historic Old Town thoroughfare...
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