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The Ultimate Guide to Scottish Highland Games
Megan Bruce · 22 August 2019
Dating back almost 1,000 years, Scottish Highland Games are a bucket list experience for many.
Want some insider tips for how to make the most of a trip to the games? Read on for our ‘how to’ guide to the Scottish Highland Games!
London Calling: A Walking Holiday on the Thames Path
Pippa Robson · 21 August 2019
Beginning in the historic town of Windsor, the Thames Path - East follows the river through peaceful countryside, vibrant riverside towns, and the incredible city of London, to end at the Thames Barrier
Pippa from the AE team set off to discover whether a walking holiday on the Thames Path is the ultimate way to experience London ...
The Best Places to Hear Traditional Scottish Music LIVE
Charlotte Wood · 12 August 2019
For a small nation, Scotland produces an astonishing amount of wonderful music, and you will find a wealth of musical talent from Shetland to the Solway Firth.
We're regularly asked "where can I listen to live music in Scotland?", so we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite places to hear traditional music across the country.
Walk of the Month: The Cateran Trail
Absolute Escapes · 7 August 2019
Our walk of the month is the Cateran Trail - a delightful, waymarked trail through the picturesque valleys of eastern Perthshire and Angus.
This circular route begins and ends in the bustling town of Blairgowrie, 60 miles north of Edinburgh, and runs for 64 miles (103 km) ...
A Journey in Photos: A Day on the Cotswold Way
James Fathers · 2 August 2019
The Cotswold Way offers over 100 miles of magical walking through some of England's most idyllic scenery - a photographer's dream.
We sent James from the Absolute Escapes team to walk the picturesque nine-mile stretch between King's Stanley and Painswick, and he came back with this stunning photo journal from his day.
9 Experiences You Can't Miss in Perthshire
Scott Smyth · 25 July 2019
Only an hour and a half north of Edinburgh, Perthshire is Scotland at its very best. This is ‘Big Tree Country’, with lush forests full of wildlife, sparkling rivers teeming with salmon, and epic mountains like Schiehallion proving a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts.
Our latest blog explores 9 unmissable experiences in this magical region ...
In Search of Tranquility on the Pennine Way
Dawn Spence · 19 July 2019
The beautiful Central section of the legendary Pennine Way runs for 103 miles (166 km) from the Yorkshire Dales to Hadrian’s Wall Country, travelling along old Roman roads past breathtaking natural wonders.
Dawn from Absolute Escapes took to the trail in search of space and tranquility ...
How to Drink Scotch Whisky: A Beginner's Guide
Sine Nielsen · 1 July 2019
With fifteen years' experience of offering self-guided Whisky Trail holidays in Scotland, we think we know a thing or two about Scotch whisky.
Read on for our top tips as we answer your most frequently asked questions about 'The Water of Life' ...
The Best Secret Beaches in Scotland (Shh ... Don’t Tell Anyone!)
Fern Urquhart · 25 June 2019
As Scotland continues to grow as a must-see destination, we’ve put together a list of our favourite secret Scottish beaches to get you off-the-beaten-track and avoid the crowds.
We would have loved it if these beaches could have remained secret forever, but we also want to share the joy!
A Taste of the Thames Path: Rambling from Oxford to Windsor
Pippa Robson · 14 June 2019
Starting in the historic city of Oxford, the central Thames Path follows the river through an idyllic corner of England before finishing near Windsor Castle - the largest occupied castle in the world.
Pippa from the Absolute Escapes team set off on a riverside ramble along the Thames Path - Central ...
