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The Scottish Borders, while celebrated by locals, remains one of the most undiscovered parts of Scotland for visitors. This beautiful region was once a battleground between Scotland and England, and now - in more peaceful times - is packed full of ancient castles, historic towns, gorgeous scenery, and wonderful... Read more

Lauriane from the Absolute Escapes team travelled 2,000 years back in time to explore Hadrian's Wall - the awe-inspiring frontier defence built in 122 AD by Roman Emperor Hadrian. Today, the waymarked 84 mile Hadrian's Wall Path offers a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating history and... Read more

From the sparkling waters of Loch Lomond to the majestic mountains of the Nevis Range, the 96 mile West Highland Way encapsulates some of the finest scenery in Scotland. Dawn from the Absolute Escapes Team laced up her walking boots to hike the dramatic section between Tyndrum and Fort William.... Read more

Our newest member of the Absolute Escapes team, Dawn Spence, set off to explore historic St Andrews in the Kingdom of Fife. Is there more to the town than a world famous golf course? Dawn certainly thinks so! Read on for her top 5 reasons to explore St Andrews for... Read more

Are you partial to a 'wee dram' of whisky? Let Richard from the Absolute Escapes team lead you around Scotland's 5 whisky regions, and learn where the best places to sample 'the water of life' are ... Read more

Our new blog is all about food, glorious food! From world-class sought after produce to weird and wonderful national dishes – you are definitely in for a culinary adventure in Scotland. Read more

The Isle of Mull - the largest island in the Inner Hebrides, is one of our favourite islands in Scotland. Scott from the Absolute Escapes team set off to explore its colourful capital - Tobermory, and some other highlights on the island. Read on for five reasons why you should... Read more

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is a wonderland of sparkling lochs, historic castles, welcoming villages and heather-clad mountains. Best of all, it's a stone's throw from Glasgow and a short drive from Edinburgh. Freya from the Absolute Escapes team set off to explore some of the highlights... Read more

We think that great whisky and beautiful scenery is a pretty good combination! You can experience both of these on The Speyside Way - a waymarked long-distance walk running through our whisky country to the foot of the stunning Cairngorm Mountains. Sine from the Absolute Escapes Team sets off to... Read more

With recently discovered dinosaur footprints the size of dustbin lids, and new movies ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ and ‘Macbeth’ both using the island as a backdrop, there’s never been a better time to experience the magic of Skye. Scott from the Absolute Escapes team spent some time exploring... Read more