Ever wondered what it’s like staying in a palace or castle? With a stay in one of these grand stately homes in Scotland, you need wonder no more
Places to stay
Fingal Edinburgh – the five star floating hotel
Moored in the city’s waterside suburb of Leith, luxurious Fingal Edinburgh is a welcome addition to both the capital’s hotel and dining scene Words:…
Hotels in Edinburgh with history
Experience the capital’s rich and storied past first-hand with a stay in one of these hotels in Edinburgh with history The city of Edinburgh…
Best hotels in Scotland for Christmas and Hogmanay
Here are six of the best hotels in Scotland for Christmas and Hogmanay
St Abbs: The smugglers’ trail
We explore St Abbs, which forms part of Berwickshire’s smugglers’ trail, and is the kind of unassuming village that you’ll want to hide away…
Galloway: South by south-west
We take a tour through the under-visited region of Galloway, home to gorgeous gardens, standing stones, ancient abbeys, and Scotland’s famous book town Words…
Edinburgh: A tale of two cities
Planning your next visit to Edinburgh, Scotland’s enigmatic capital? Read our editor Sally Coffey’s guide to the city before you book For a compact…
5 reasons why you should go on a self-drive canal boat holiday in 2022
This year, why not be the captain of your own boat? A self-drive canal boating holiday is a great way to discover the waterways…
Kintyre Peninsula: Get Your Kicks on Kintyre 66
Visit the places that inspired Paul McCartney along Scotland’s latest touring route, on the Kintyre peninsula, where you’ll find history, beaches and whisky galore……
The best places to stay in Ayrshire: Turrets and tee time
Jenny Rowe and Sally Coffey bed-surf their way around southwest Scotland, home to some of the most outrageously luxurious hotels in the whole country, set amid some of its most underrated scenery