Welcome to our guide to Scotland, a land of wild highlands, mystical lochs, and uncompromising beauty.
From the razor-sharp Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe to the summit of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, Scotland offers some of the most rewarding and challenging hiking in the UK.
Here, we’ve gathered our favourite routes, long-distance trails like the Rob Roy Way, and stories from historic towns such as Jedburgh.
Whether you’re planning an epic mountain adventure or a historic journey, our guides are here to help you discover the very best of this incredible country.
Don’t know about you, but I am a big fan of putting on my boots, firing up the satnav and…
We came upon Mossyard Beach, Dumfries & Galloway, as a tip for somewhere to go that is a secret gem,…
There is something wonderfully indulgent in talking a day off work and travelling by train to a specific location for…
Overlooking the Solway Coast, Balcary Cliffs look spectacular in every season. A walk along these clifftops is exhilarating and provides…
Castle Creavie Farm is one of the most special places I have ever stayed. The Galloway area is too often…
Away to the east of the splendours of Edinburgh, north of the Firth of Forth, runs a coastline full of…
Before starting the description of the walk, I want to say a little about “Munros” and “Bagging Munros” A Munro…
I am back home in Scotland for a few weeks to my old town, so I thought I would write…
A couple of months ago I started looking at some of the brilliant long distance paths we have in the…
The beautiful little village of Carlops is situated beneath the Pentland Hills, Scotland, and is a perfect spot to start…
Lockerbie, a gateway to Scotland and a gateway to the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway. The Best Western Dryfesdale Country House…
The Allan Ramsay pub is nestled within the beautiful village of Carlops, Penicuik. Just 20 minutes away from Edinburgh but…