Perthshire Photo: Gleneagles 
scotland
Scotland has some of the most dramatic landscapes in Europe, and it’s right on our doorstep. Edinburgh is a beautiful city of closes and castle views, and the Highlands beyond are full of glens, lochs and mountains.
Skye and the Hebrides have white beaches and wild coastlines, Speyside is whisky country, and the great sporting estates offer fishing, stalking and walking.
Travel by private driver, sleeper train or even by private rail journey on the Royal Scotsman.
where to go
The castle, Old Town and New Town.
Glencoe, Loch Ness and the Cairngorms.
Dramatic peaks, sea lochs and seafood.
Whisky distilleries along the River Spey.
Castle hotels, golf and forests.
White beaches and ancient standing stones.
when to go
Late spring to early autumn is best, but winter has its own magic.
May to August
Long days and the best weather for the islands.
September to October
Autumn colour, stag season and fewer visitors.
November to March
Snowy peaks, cosy lodges and Hogmanay.
where to stay
Perthshire Photo: Gleneagles 
Braemar Photo: The Fife Arms 
Edinburgh Photo: Rocco Forte Hotels 
Wester Ross Photo: The Torridon 
Skye Photo: Kinloch Lodge Looking for something different? We know many more hotels and villas in Scotland, and we'll happily suggest the right one for you.
experiences
Explore the Old Town's closes and the castle.
Visit Speyside distilleries with an expert.
Explore the Quiraing, Old Man of Storr and seafood shacks.
Play Gleneagles, St Andrews or Royal Dornoch.
Try fishing, falconry or clay shooting.
Travel the Highlands by luxury train.
May to September, with June for the longest days.
They are most active from June to August in the west. We’ll advise where and when to go.
Very, with castles, wildlife and outdoor adventures.
By train, the Caledonian Sleeper or a short flight.
pair it with
A wild Atlantic coast, castle hotels and some of the friendliest pubs you'll ever find.
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Scottish estates, English country houses and London's theatres, galleries and restaurants.
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Paris, Provence, the Riviera, the Alps and the vineyards of Bordeaux and Champagne.
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