11 Incredible Secret Castles in Scotland

From small fortresses hidden on islands to crumbling ruins with ocean views to decadent stately homes in lesser-visited regions of the country, we’ve selected some of our favourite off-the-beaten-track castles for you to discover during your holiday to Scotland.

The Kerry Way is the longest and oldest waymarked walking trail in Ireland, running for 114 miles around the spectacular Iveragh Peninsula. Walk through idyllic countryside and colourful villages whilst experiencing some of Ireland's best hospitality.

Where do you begin exploring the 790 stunning islands dotted around Scotland? We've compiled a list of some of our favourites to get you started.

Enjoy a bit of home comfort with your adventure? We offer a number of walking holidays that are dotted with boutique guesthouses and luxurious hotels. Discover our top trails where you can stay in a hand-picked selection of premium accommodation.

Think walking holidays are all about hostels and cold showers? Think again. From castle hotels to foodie hotspots, discover 8 luxurious places you can stay on long-distance walking trails in the UK.

We asked our adventurous team to share their favourite photos from their walks around the UK & Ireland. If you're looking for inspiration for your next walking holiday or just a little virtual escapism, read on!

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).

Ready for an escape? We are offering a selection of instant-book holidays in Scotland and England available for travel in May and June 2021.

We've been delving into the achives of our annual photo competition and looking at past winners of our self-drive category. The Isle of Skye has to be one of the most photogenic places on Earth!

We missed our annual photo competition in 2020 so we've been taking a look at some of the incredible winning shots from our Walking Holiday category in previous years. Do you have the photography skills to win our competition in 2021?