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After much deliberation in the Absolute Escapes office, we’re delighted to announce the six finalists in our 2019 Photo Competition - Walking Holidays category. Please help us choose this year's winner by voting for your favourite photo ... Read more

Our walk of the month for December is the Rob Roy Way - a stunning walk through the Trossachs all the way to the beautiful Perthshire town of Pitlochry The route is 79 miles (126 km) and crosses the boundary between the Lowlands and the Highlands... Read more

With sustainability and responsible tourism at the forefront of our minds, we've put together a list of the 7 unique adventures you can have by train in Scotland. Leave the car at home and read on to find out all the incredible places you can reach by train... Read more

Are you looking to explore Scotland, but want to avoid the hair-raising single-track roads and the stress of navigating new roads? Sit back, relax, and read on to find out everything you need to know about travelling around Scotland by train - all aboard! Read more

Scotland is known for many things: Edinburgh, haggis, Irn Bru, and of course, the temperamental weather. So we've put together a list of our favourite cafes across Scotland to head to on a rainy day. Coffee and cake, anyone? Read more

Just a 30-minute train journey from Edinburgh’s city centre, Scotland’s ancient capital of Dunfermline is a vibrant town with a lot to discover. From ancient buildings to modern architecture to a public park recently named the best in Scotland - this town is full of surprises. Read more

As we head into Autumn, what's better than an invigorating walk then warming up in a cosy pub? With this in mind, we've put together a list of our favourite pubs across Scotland to curl up in on a cold day. The only problem you'll have is tearing yourself... Read more

Dating back almost 1,000 years, Scottish Highland Games are a bucket list experience for many. Want some insider tips for how to make the most of a trip to the games? Read on for our ‘how to’ guide to the Scottish Highland Games. Read more

We're regularly asked "where can I listen to live music in Scotland?", so we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite places to hear traditional music across the country. Read more

With fifteen years' experience of offering self-guided Whisky Trail holidays in Scotland, we think we know a thing or two about Scotch whisky. Read on for our top tips as we answer your most frequently asked questions about 'The Water of Life'. Read more