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Discover Incredible Beaches & Wonderful Wildlife

Sail away on an island-hopping adventure to the magical isles of Scotland, where crashing waves and big skies meet unspoilt beaches and soaring mountains.

Walk along pristine, sandy beaches in the Outer Hebrides, whale-watch on the Isle of Mull, enjoy the tranquillity of Coll and Tiree, explore awe-inspiring Neolithic settlements on Orkney and Shetland, and sample world-class whiskies on Islay.

The holiday suggestions on our website are examples of the amazing trips we can offer, which are created uniquely for you by our award-winning specialists. Think of the itineraries below as inspiration for your specialised tailor-made escape. These can be customised to suit your preferences and individual requirements. Our packages include hand-picked accommodation, a personalised information pack, and 24-hour support from our dedicated team.

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Hebridean Island Hopping
£1335
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Shetland & Orkney: Escape to the Edge
£1290
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Isle of Skye & The Outer Hebrides
£775
Self-Drive Holidays
5 Nights
Coll & Tiree: A Hebridean Escape
£1095
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
Islay & The West Coast Whisky Trail
£1030
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Magical Islands of Mull, Iona & Skye
£920
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Islands of Arran, Islay, Mull & Skye
£1260
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
Orkney & the Far North
£1065
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Vatersay Beach, Isle of Vatersay (credit - Erin Meek from the Absolute Escapes team)
Kisimul Castle, the 'Castle in the Sea' (credit - Katia from the Absolute Escapes)
Katia from the Absolute Escapes team exploring Hougharry, Isle of North Uist
An Absolute Escapes client exploring the Isle of Harris (credit - Kevin Warburton)
Blue skies over Luskentyre beach, Isle of Harris (credit - Helen Hotson)
Village Bay, St. Kilda (credit - Juan Carlos Muñoz)
Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis (credit - our clients, George and Valerie Kelsey)
Croft houses near Traigh Ear beach - North Uist
Eoligarry looking to South Uist (credit - Erin Meek)
Blackhouse Village (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)
Isle of Harris (credit - Scott Smyth)
Dail Mhor (Dalmore) beach, Isle of Lewis (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)

Hebridean Island Hopping

From £1335pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • Luskentyre beach - one of the most spectacular beaches in Scotland
  • Travel back in time at the 5,000 year old Callanish Standing Stones
  • 16th century Kisimul Castle - the magnificent 'Castle in the Sea'
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Scott from the Absolute Escapes team exploring Jarlshof, Shetland
Absolute Escapes clients at St Ninian's Isle beach (credit - Poul Møller)
Yesnaby Castle - Orkney Sea Stacks (credit - Kenny Lam, Visit Scotland)
Scott from the team at Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland
Puffin on the Shetland Isles (credit - our client, Wendy Carlyle)
The coast path at Rackwick Bay, Orkney (credit - Colin Keldie, Visit Scotland)
Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez's house in Lerwick from the TV series, Shetland (credit - our client, Gordon Adamson)
Our client enjoying the views at Esha Ness, Shetland (credit - Poul Møller)
Stromness, Orkney (credit - Scott Smyth)
Scott from the Absolute Escapes team at Rackwick Bay, Isle of Hoy, Orkney
Helen Hume, Italian Chapel (credit - Fionn McArthur, Visit Scotland)
Skara Brae, Orkney (credit - our client, Gordon Adamson)

Shetland & Orkney: Escape to the Edge

From £1290pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • A unique blend of Scandinavian and Scottish culture.
  • Archaeological wonders such as Skara Brae, Jarlshof, the Ring of Brodgar, and the Standing Stones of Stenness
  • Abundant nature including dolphins, porpoises, puffins and guillemots
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Portree, The Isle of Skye
Traigh Iar on the Isle of Harris
Fairy Glen, Isle of Skye
The Callanish Standing Stones
A local enjoying a Hebridean rainbow
Isle of Berneray
Otter Crossing, Outer Hebrides
Eriskay Ponies, South Uist
Borve Sands towards the North Harris Hills
Stornoway Harbour
Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye & The Outer Hebrides

From £775pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 5 Nights
  • The magical Isle of Skye and the spectacular Cuillin Mountains
  • Discover the mountains and lunar landscape of the Isle of Harris
  • The archaeological treasures of the Standing Stones of Callanish
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Traditional Croft, The Isle Of Tiree
Traigh Throdhrasdail on the Isle of Tiree
Cliad Beach on the Isle of Coll
Highland Cow, Tiree
Crossapol, Isle of Tiree
Isle of Tiree
Oban harbour from Pulpit Hill
A beach on the Isle of Coll
Coastal scenery on the Isle of Tiree
Isle of Tiree Beach

Coll & Tiree: A Hebridean Escape

From £1095pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 6 Nights
  • Enjoy the tranquility of Hebridean life in one of the sunniest places in the British Isles
  • Sandy beaches and crystal clear waters - a mecca for surfers and windsurfers from around the world
  • Spot a vast array of marine wildlife and seabirds in one of the last great wildernesses in Europe
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Sunset over Lagavulin Distillery, Islay
Deer at Lochranza Castle, Arran
Goatfell, Isle of Arran
The Mull of Oa, Islay
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
The Holy Isle of Arran
Panorama from Goatfell, Isle of Arran
Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull
Isle of Jura Harbour
Ardbeg Distillery, Islay
Views of Goat Fell from Brodick
Sunset from the ferry to Arran

Islay & The West Coast Whisky Trail

From £1030pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • Experience the beautiful Isle of Arran and sample The Arran Malt
  • Explore the world-famous distilleries on Islay, including Laphroaig, Ardbeg & Lagavulin
  • Visit Tobermory Distillery on the beautiful Isle of Mull
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The historic island of Iona
The Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye
Talisker Bay
Sligachan, Isle of Skye
Iona Abbey
Mealt Falls and Kilt Rock, Isle of Skye
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull
Isle of Mull
Fingals cave, Staffa Island
McCaigs Tower, Oban
Elgol, Isle of Skye
Absolute Escapes water bottle on Iona

Magical Islands of Mull, Iona & Skye

From £920pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • The magical Isle of Skye and the Cuillin Mountains
  • Beautiful sandy beaches on the Isle of Mull
  • Follow in pilgrims’ footsteps on the tiny Isle of Iona
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Mealt Falls and Kilt Rock, Isle of Skye
Baby highland cattle on Isle of Mull
Whisky barrels
Black Cuillin Mountains on the Isle of Skye
Dunvegan Castle, Isle Of Skye
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
The Lagavulin Distillery, Islay
Portree, The Isle of Skye
Brodick Bay and Goatfell on the Isle of Arran
Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

Islands of Arran, Islay, Mull & Skye

From £1260pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 9 Nights
  • Experience 'Scotland in Miniature' on the beautiful Isle of Arran
  • World-famous whisky distilleries on Islay, including Laphroaig, Ardbeg & Lagavulin
  • The magical Isle of Skye, home to the spectacular Cuillin Mountains
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Puffins on the Orkney Isles
Ardvreck Castle on Loch Assynt
The coastline at Yesnaby, Orkney
Coast path at Rackwick Bay
The Old Man of Hoy
Kitchener Memorial
North Ronaldsay sheep
Sandwood Bay and the Sea Stack of Am Buachaille
Ring of Brodgar
Skara Brae
Stromness Town, Orkney

Orkney & the Far North

From £1065pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 7 Nights
  • Walk the winding flagstone lanes of the historic fishing port of Stromness
  • Explore Skara Brae where Britain’s earliest inhabitants once lived
  • Walk into Sandwood Bay, one of the most isolated & beautiful beaches in the British Isles
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