Stop, slow down, enjoy: We're all about taking your time and truly discovering the environment you're visiting. Many visitors race through the underrated 120-mile stretch of the North Coast 500 between John o' Groats and Inverness. Here are 10 reasons to slow down and explore. Read more
From ancient castles covered in Brazilian street art to stately homes shaped like a pineapple, Scotland has its fair share of weird and wondrous places! While our famous scenery and historic towns should be firmly on your must-see list, we’ve put together a list of 9 curious and unusual places... Read more
National Geographic’s ‘Cool List’ named Dundee alongside places like Hong Kong, Oslo, Corsica and Cambodia. Does the Scottish city deserve its place on this list? Rosa Leo from the Absolute Escapes team set off to discover the 'City of Discovery'. Read more
Still searching for holiday inspiration for this year? Do not fear! Our new blog explores 10 unmissable Scottish travel experiences in 2019. Time to get planning ... Read more
With an epic coastline, incredible historic sites, and unique Scottish-Scandinavian culture, the Shetland Islands offer an unbeatable holiday experience. Caitlin from the Absolute Escapes team set off to explore this amazing archipelago in the far north of Scotland ... Read more
Our Instagram page features photos from our intrepid team exploring the wonders of Scotland and beyond, as well as beautiful images taken by our clients on Walking Holidays and Self-Drive Holidays. Read on to see our most liked photos from 2018 ... Read more
The turbulent life of Mary, Queen of Scots was made for the big screen, and the new movie has renewed interest in one of history's most fascinating figures. Join us on a journey through Scotland in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots ... Read more
The latest Netflix blockbuster Outlaw King focuses on the trials and tribulations of legendary Scottish King Robert the Bruce. Beyond the drama, what's the true story of Robert the Bruce? Our blog explores the fact beyond the fiction, and how you can follow in the footsteps of Scotland's warrior... Read more
Not only can you visit amazing castles in Scotland, you can also stay overnight in them! After a day of sightseeing, relax by a roaring fire with a whisky in hand in these spectacular Scottish castle hotels ... Read more
The surprising area around Falkirk in Central Scotland makes a perfect stopover between Edinburgh / Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands. Here you'll find Renaissance mansions, engineering marvels, ancient Roman frontiers, and last but not least - the unmissable Kelpies! Charlotte Wood from the Absolute Escapes team set off to... Read more
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