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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'.

Stop, slow down, enjoy: We're all about taking your time and truly discovering the environment you're visiting. Many visitors race through the underrated 120-mile stretch of the North Coast 500 between John o' Groats and Inverness. Here are 10 reasons to slow down and explore.

The best thing about Scotland is that, amongst its ancient castles and historic battlefields, you'll find modern and vibrant cities which are home to Scotland's emerging street art scene. Our blog explores where to find Scotland's best street art.

From ancient castles covered in Brazilian street art to stately homes shaped like a pineapple, Scotland has its fair share of weird and wondrous places! While our famous scenery and historic towns should be firmly on your must-see list, we’ve put together a list of 9 curious and unusual places...

Give your trip to Scotland a head start by checking out some of our favourite apps, as recommended by the Absolute Escapes team. From all-important weather and midge forecasts to interactive maps to help you discover secret castles and beaches - these handy apps can ensure you have the very...

National Geographic’s ‘Cool List’ named Dundee alongside places like Hong Kong, Oslo, Corsica and Cambodia. Does the Scottish city deserve its place on this list? Rosa Leo from the Absolute Escapes team set off to discover the 'City of Discovery'.

Still searching for holiday inspiration for this year? Do not fear! Our new blog explores 10 unmissable Scottish travel experiences in 2019. Time to get planning ...

With an epic coastline, incredible historic sites, and unique Scottish-Scandinavian culture, the Shetland Islands offer an unbeatable holiday experience. Caitlin from the Absolute Escapes team set off to explore this amazing archipelago in the far north of Scotland ...

Our Instagram page features photos from our intrepid team exploring the wonders of Scotland and beyond, as well as beautiful images taken by our clients on Walking Holidays and Self-Drive Holidays. Read on to see our most liked photos from 2018 ...

The turbulent life of Mary, Queen of Scots was made for the big screen, and the new movie has renewed interest in one of history's most fascinating figures. Join us on a journey through Scotland in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots ...