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Walking Back in Time on the Borders Abbeys Way

History lover? You'd be hard pushed to find a more appealing walking trail than the 68 mile Borders Abbeys Way, meandering between 12th-century abbeys, ancient castles, and the historic towns of the picturesque Scottish Borders. Stuart from the Absolute Escapes team explores this enchanting long-distance walk ...

The 9 Most Picturesque Villages in Scotland

From impossibly quaint fishing villages to ancient settlements in the shadow of mountains - Scotland is home to some of the most picturesque villages in the world. Caitlin Rush from the Absolute Escapes team presents her favourites ...

10 Best Breweries on the Scottish Craft Beer Trail

Scotland may be internationally known for its whisky, but it is now emerging as a front-runner in the craft beer scene. Breweries like BrewDog and Innis & Gunn have seen global success, while there are hundreds of microbreweries around the country producing exciting beer in a rapidly evolving industry. Join...

Exploring the East Neuk on the Fife Coastal Path

With quaint fishing villages and golden beaches sitting alongside ancient castles and world-class restaurants - the 'East Neuk' of Fife is a true hidden gem on Scotland's east coast. Pippa from the Absolute Escapes team set off to discover this magical corner of Scotland with a walk on the...

The Ultimate Satisfaction: Tree Planting in the Scottish Borders

Our team joined the John Muir Trust for two of their regular volunteering days at their Glenlude property in the Scottish Borders, just a short drive south of our Edinburgh home. Want to find out what the teams’ highlights were and how you could end the day covered in...

The Best Food and Drink Festivals in Scotland

Scotland has gained an international reputation for its exceptional food and drink, and is now a destination for foodies in the know. Join Caitlin from the Absolute Escapes team on a culinary journey around Scotland's best food and drink festivals ...

7 Incredible Scottish Roads That You Need to Drive

When it comes to spectacular roads there's no shortage here in Scotland. With roads that wind through dominating mountains, passing by lochs and through dramatic glens. Join Fern from the Absolute Escapes team for an unforgettable drive along 7 of the most beautiful roads in Scotland ...

Britain’s Best Walking Trails to Spot Wildlife

The UK’s walking trails are well known for their stunning scenery. But what about the wildlife which could be hiding just around the corner? We've put together a list of our favourite walking trails in the UK to spot amazing wildlife ...

Hiking England’s Most Jaw-Dropping Coastline

The section of the South West Coast Path from Westward Ho! to Padstow offers staggering scenery and idyllic villages away from the crowds. Caitlin from the Absolute Escapes team continued her South West Coast Path love affair with a hike from north Devon into Cornwall ...

Discovering Ayrshire: The Land That Inspired Robert Burns

The region of Ayrshire in south west Scotland is bursting with superb scenery and fantastic historic sites, yet remains undiscovered by most visitors. Caitlin travelled to Ayrshire to discover the landscape which so inspired Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns ...

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