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With so many incredible photos sent in to us this year, it was almost impossible to choose the six finalists for our 2019 Photo Competition (Self-Drive Holidays). This year we have stunning photos from the Isle of Skye to Ullapool to the Outer Hebrides. Please help us choose this...

Scotland is known for many things: Edinburgh, haggis, Irn Bru, and of course, the temperamental weather. So we've put together a list of our favourite cafes across Scotland to head to on a rainy day. Coffee and cake, anyone?

As we head into Autumn, what's better than an invigorating walk then warming up in a cosy pub? With this in mind, we've put together a list of our favourite pubs across Scotland to curl up in on a cold day. The only problem you'll have is tearing yourself...

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.

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.

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...

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 ...