Something Different?
Looking to stay somewhere a wee bit different in Scotland or Ireland? Scottish Highland Trails can recommend great places to stay which are a little out of the ordinary!
Hotels
There are hotels in Scotland and Ireland to suit every budget and every taste – from centuries old country inns bursting with character to luxurious 5 star properties.
Guest House/B&B
Guest houses and B&Bs are dotted all over Scotland – you can stay in B&B everywhere from the heart of Edinburgh to a remote, deserted corner of the Outer Hebrides. B&Bs are great places to stay, where you ensured of a warm welcome and are...
Scotland – a land of brilliant moments
Scotland might be a small country but boy, do we pack a lot in! For its size, Scotland is the most geologically varied country in the world -this means that in terms of scenery we have everything from rolling hills and lush valleys, to jagged...
Southern Scotland
Often overlooked by visitors, southern Scotland is unspoilt and has lots to offer – rolling hills, small market towns, and historic houses. Some highlights The Border Abbeys. Romantic ruins are all that is left of the four...
Tour Loch Lomond, Stirling & Perth
Loch Lomond, Stirling and Perth are easily accessible from Glasgow and Edinburgh if you want to do a day tour, but we recommend you spend a lot longer in this beautiful region. Some highlights Historic Stirling. Visit the superb Stirling...
Fife and the East Coast
The Fife area is within an hour or two’s drive from Edinburgh and is well worth a visit. Here you will find historic fishing villages, sandy beaches, and of course – golf courses! Still known locally as the Kingdom of Fife, the area was once...
Argyll & the Mull of Kintyre
Explore this beautiful part of the west of Scotland, with its mountains, lochs, forests and meandering coastline. Some tour highlights The scenic village of Inveraray with its white washed cottages, located on the shores of Loch Fyne. Home to the stunning Inveraray Castle, ancestral home...
Orkney & Shetland Isles
Travel to the far north to tour the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland, a landscape of towering cliffs and sea stacks and windswept beaches. Some highlights Time your visit to coincide with Up Helly Aa, the midwinter fire festival which takes place every year...
The Hebridean Islands
Scotland has over 790 islands, many of which can be found off the west coast. Ferries ply the routes between these islands, and a few can also be reached by air. Some tour highlights Flying into the Isle of Barra in a tiny plane and...
Still fancy visiting Orkney??!
Trust me - sailing conditions are usually much calmer than this, especially in the summer months! Orkney is a great place to visit, and the fabulous Neolithic monuments & standing stones are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Plus you can always fly! ✈️🤣🏴
Did you know, fact fans, that the oldest football in the world can be found in Scotland? Discovered behind wood panelling in the Queen’s Bedchamber at Stirling Castle during restoration work in the early 80s, the ball is thought to date from at least 1540. There is an entry in See More
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