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Discover the UK's Largest and Wildest National Park

A playground for the adventurous, Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park offers some of the most fantastic walking opportunities and outdoor activities in the British Isles. Deep forests, breathtaking mountain ranges and tranquil lochs appeal to adventurers and nature lovers alike. From stretches of heather-clad moorland to rugged and snow-capped mountain tops, the diverse landscape is eagerly waiting to be explored.

The Cairngorms is home to one-quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species of wildlife, and visitors can expect to learn about the incredible and far-reaching conservation programmes and appreciate the wonders of nature more than ever. If you are seeking to connect with nature and fall in love with Scotland, look no further than the Cairngorms National Park.

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Edinburgh & The Highlands in Winter

From £745pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 5 Nights
  • Visit Edinburgh's Old Town - a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile & Holyrood Palace
  • Relax in the delightful Highland town of Pitlochry, nestled in the heart of Highland Perthshire
  • Experience the stunning winter scenery of the Cairngorms National Park

Myths & Legends of Scotland

From £1705pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 10 Nights
  • Experience life on the edge in the Outer Hebrides, including the mysterious Standing Stones of Callanish
  • Visit dramatic Dunnottar Castle - one of the most striking and romantic ruined castles in Scotland
  • Get lost in the breathtaking scenery of The Cairngorms - Britain’s largest national park

Winter Whisky Escape

From £775pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 5 Nights
  • Discover Scotland’s world-famous Malt Whisky Trail which includes Glenfiddich and Macallan distilleries
  • Tour Dewar’s World of Whisky & The Famous Grouse Experience
  • Visit spectacular Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile & Holyrood Palace

Winter in a Scottish Castle Hotel

From £1725pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • Enjoy atmospheric views over Loch Fyne from your west coast castle hotel
  • Stay in a magnificent Highland castle with romantic turrets and ancient battlements
  • Explore the delightful town of Pitlochry from your luxury castle hotel in the heart of Highland Perthshire

Romantic Highland Getaway

From £940pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 6 Nights
  • Soak up the peace & tranquillity of beautiful lochs surrounded by snow-capped mountains
  • Explore the gloriously romantic Isle of Skye during the quieter months of the year
  • Visit some of Scotland’s most romantic castles including Eilean Donan and Urquhart Castle

Historic Scotland

From £1230pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace
  • Infamous castles including Stirling, Urquhart & Eilean Donan
  • Historic and evocative battlefields such as Culloden Battlefield

North East 250: Scottish Winter Road Trip

From £985pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 6 Nights
  • Drive through an incredible wintery landscape, including the snow capped mountains of the Cairngorms National Park
  • Try an array of warming whiskies on the Speyside Malt Whisky Trail
  • Take advantage of the peaceful countryside to look up at the magical stars of the night sky

Scotland on Screen

From £1670pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 10 Nights
  • The magical Isle of Skye and the breathtaking Trotternish Peninsula
  • Glencoe, Scotland's most famous and atmospheric glen featured in Skyfall
  • Ride the Jacobite Steam Train aka The Hogwarts Express

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