Eilan Donan Castle
Eilan Donan Castle – Kyle of Lochalsh: On an island where three great sea lochs meet – one of the most visited & important attractions in the Highlands.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle : Perched on an extinct volcano overlooking the city. Home to the Scottish crown jewels – and the famous Stone of Destiny.
Dunvegan Castle
Dunvegan Castle – Isle of Skye: Oldest continually inhabited castle in Scotland; the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years.
Duart Castle
Duart Castle – Isle of Mull: The oldest lived in castle on Mull, home of the Chief of Clan Maclean.
Culzean Castle
Culzean Castle – Near Maybole: Romantic 18th century castle with superb panoramic views over the Forth of Clyde.
Craigievar Castle
Craigievar Castle – A fairytale castle with iconic tower house. Amongst the best preserved and loved in Scotland.
Caerlaverock Castle
Caerlaverock Castle - The epitome of the medieval stronghold with its moat and twin towered gatehouse.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is a place of dramatic contrasts with its high mountains, rolling lowlands, lochs, rivers, moorland and forests. It stretches over 720 square miles and is made up of four areas – Loch Lomond, Argyll Forest, The Trossachs and Breadalbane. Watched over by Ben Lomond, Loch Lomond is the largest expanse of freshwater in Great Britain. Argyll Forest lies beneath the ‘Arrochar Alps’ with a stunning view from the top of Glen Croe. The [...]
Cairngorms
The Cairngorms is Britain’s largest national park, with a unique range of landscapes, wildlife and habitats. Its 2,400 square miles has five of Scotland’s highest peaks and the largest area of arctic mountain landscape in the British Isles. Deep, high valleys lead down to huge tracts of ancient, untouched woodland and the rivers Spey, Dee and Don. The park’s vast array of wildlife includes golden eagle and osprey, pine marten, red squirrel and wildcat. The lochs and rivers offer great boating, [...]
Langside B&B, Kilmarnock
Small and homely bed and breakfast set in conservation village. GFR SCOTLAND > KILMARNOCK (4.5 miles away) and 9 from NEWTON MEARNS Dating back to 1723 this award winning bed and breakfast has been refurbished to a high standard. Set in a quiet village in a superb location for many amenities including Prestwick and Glasgow airports, beaches at Troon and Ayr and many famous golf courses. Day trips by ferry to Arran, Millport and Rothesay are possible. Glasgow is 17 miles [...]
West Barmoffity Farm, Castle Douglas
Modern farmhouse on working farm near Kirkcudbright
Fairfield Lodge, Inverness
Large stone built house, with a walled garden and car park, in quiet residential area
Straven Guest House, Edinburgh
Victorian guest house in peaceful setting close to beach
The Eskbank, Edinburgh
Guesthouse in beautiful garden
West Lothian
Situated between Glasgow and Edinburgh is an area waiting to be explored. See the Pentland Hills, excellent for walkers with over 100km of sign-posted trails and many traditional Scottish towns and villages. Linlithgow is a town steeped in history. Visit the remains of Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of James V and Mary, Queen of Scots. See Livingston, the largest town in West Lothian providing a great shopping experience including Livingston Designer Outlet. Kirknewton is a traditional village in a beautiful region. Attractions [...]
Sutherland
Sutherland occupies much of the far north of Scotland. It has three coasts, which extend from Strathy and Tongue to Durness and Cape Wrath in the north; from Cape Wrath to Lochinver in the west; and from Helmsdale to Dornoch in the east. If it’s wide open spaces, wilderness, and true isolation you’re after, then Sutherland is one of the best places to find it. With a population density of barely two people per kilometre, you can truly get away from it all amongst this beautiful and rugged landscape.
Scottish Borders
Main gateway to Scotland from the south – spectacular landscapes of hills and moorland, valleys and rocky coastline. The River Tweed offers some of the best fishing in Scotland. Home to rugby, the Rugby Sevens Tournament takes place through spring and summer. Famous for its tweeds, tartans and highest quality knitwear, browse the local mills and shops. Visit the market towns of Hawick and Galashiels. Explore Kelso, Melrose, Jedburgh and Dryburgh with their historic abbeys or step back in time to [...]
Roxburghshire
Roxburghshire or the County of Roxburgh is a historic county in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. It borders Dumfriesshire to the west, Selkirkshire and Midlothian to the north-west, and Berwickshire to the north. Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum is an attraction that looks like a grand castle – but inside is a different story! Floors Castle is not only a Duke’s family home, but also the heart of the diverse Roxburghe Estates in a beautiful part of the Scottish Borders.
Ross-shire
Beautiful county in the Scottish Highlands – Eilan Donan Castle – iconic castle and popular filming location. Inverewe Gardens – famous for its exotic plants which thrive in the unique conditions created by the Gulf Stream meeting the Highlands. The Falls of Glomach – one of the tallest waterfalls in Britain. Benn Eigh National Nature Reserve – mountain peaks and ancient pine forests – home to a diverse range of wildlife including Golden Eagles. Attadale Gardens – stunning gardens with views [...]
Perthshire
County of forests, moors, rivers and waterfalls stretching from Strathmore in the East, to the Pass of Drumochter in the north, Rannoch Moor in the west and Aberfoyle in the south. Perth – historic city situated on the banks of the River Tay – boasting ancient monuments, historic theatres, art galleries and museums – as well as an excellent shopping experience. Gleneagles – world renowned championship golf courses. Pitlochry Festival Theatre- ‘theatre in the hills’ providing an outstanding all-year programme. The [...]