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Scotland’s west coast is one of the best places in Europe to spot whales, dolphins and porpoises revelling in their natural habitat. Emily from the Absolute Escapes team recently followed this incredible trail ...

Over the last few years, there has been a whisky boom in Scotland, with new distilleries being founded and old names been revived. Read on to discover our favourite new distilleries ...

From quaint fishing harbours in secluded coastal spots to Scotland’s famous red telephone box, these picturesque harbours are the perfect setting for picnics and sunsets. Read on to discover the most picturesque harbours in Scotland ...

Britain is a walking haven. It is home to rolling hills, vast moorlands, awe-inspiring peaks, and due to its obvious position as an island, it is host to thousands of miles of incredible coastline. Read on to find out our top 7 coastal walks ...

With 15 years’ first-hand experience of arranging self-drive holidays around Scotland, we believe that we know a thing or two about where to find the best places to stay with the most incredible views. Read on to discover our favourite lochside hotels across the country ...

Still searching for holiday inspiration for this year? Do not fear! Our new blog explores 10 unmissable Scottish travel experiences in 2020. Time to get planning ...

We've had a busy year here on the Absolute Escapes blog and we've loved it, and by the looks of it, so have you! From bucket list goals to historic hotels, these are our most-read blog posts of 2019 ...

After much deliberation in the Absolute Escapes office, we’re delighted to announce the six finalists in our 2019 Photo Competition - Walking Holidays category. Please help us choose this year's winner by voting for your favourite photo ...

Our walk of the month for December is the Rob Roy Way - a stunning walk through the Trossachs all the way to the beautiful Perthshire town of Pitlochry The route is 79 miles (126 km) and crosses the boundary between the Lowlands and the Highlands...

With sustainability and responsible tourism at the forefront of our minds, we've put together a list of the 7 unique adventures you can have by train in Scotland. Leave the car at home and read on to find out all the incredible places you can reach by train...