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Our team joined the John Muir Trust for two of their regular volunteering days at their Glenlude property in the Scottish Borders, just a short drive south of our Edinburgh home. Want to find out what the teams’ highlights were and how you could end the day covered in... Read more

Scotland has gained an international reputation for its exceptional food and drink, and is now a destination for foodies in the know. Join Caitlin from the Absolute Escapes team on a culinary journey around Scotland's best food and drink festivals ... Read more

The Tour of the Lake District is our new long-distance walk through the magnificent Lake District National Park. Taking in famous lakes, picture-perfect villages, and dramatic steep-sided valleys - this is a true highlights tour of one of the world's most stunning regions. Read more

When it comes to spectacular roads there's no shortage here in Scotland. With roads that wind through dominating mountains, passing by lochs and through dramatic glens. Join Fern from the Absolute Escapes team for an unforgettable drive along 7 of the most beautiful roads in Scotland ... Read more

Combining the popular Speyside Way with the Dava Way and the Moray Coast Trail - the Moray Way forms a circuit of 95 miles (153 km) through some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in north east Scotland. Katia from the Absolute Escapes team set off to hike... Read more

The UK’s walking trails are well known for their stunning scenery. But what about the wildlife which could be hiding just around the corner? We've put together a list of our favourite walking trails in the UK to spot amazing wildlife ... Read more

The archipelago of Orkney is a treasure trove for history-lovers. With Neolithic standing stones, brochs, and ancient villages sitting alongside a Viking cathedral and a Medieval palace, where do you begin? Sine from the Absolute Escapes team set off on a treasure hunt for ancient Orkney's best historic sites... Read more

Discover ancient castles, dramatic mountains and warming whisky distilleries on the North East 250 - Scotland’s newest driving route. Read more

The section of the South West Coast Path from Westward Ho! to Padstow offers staggering scenery and idyllic villages away from the crowds. Caitlin from the Absolute Escapes team continued her South West Coast Path love affair with a hike from north Devon into Cornwall ... Read more

The region of Ayrshire in south west Scotland is bursting with superb scenery and fantastic historic sites, yet remains undiscovered by most visitors. Caitlin travelled to Ayrshire to discover the landscape which so inspired Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns ... Read more