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The Stables at Kirklands: luxury, self-catering in Dumfries and Galloway

We recently enjoyed a self-catering break in Dumfries and Galloway. Our home was The Stables at Kirklands - a luxurious, three bedroom eco lodge. The Stables was converted in 2022 using salvaged and recycled building materials where possible. The Stables is one of two holiday homes located in the grounds of Ruthwell Manse, the historic… Continue reading The Stables at Kirklands: luxury, self-catering in Dumfries and Galloway

Days in the Wild, Morvern
Scottish Highlands

Days in the Wild – Scottish wildlife tours in Morvern, Ardnamurchan and Mull

We recently spent two Days in the Wild, on a Scottish wildlife tour in Morvern, Mull and Ardnamurchan. Our wildlife guide was Peter Guthrie. Peter offers bespoke, small group Scottish wildlife tours. He works with fellow local wildlife enthusiasts Peter Dale (by land) and Fraser Cameron (by sea), seeking out Scottish wildlife favourites such as… Continue reading Days in the Wild – Scottish wildlife tours in Morvern, Ardnamurchan and Mull

Rothiemurchus estate, Cairngorms National Park
Scottish Highlands

Hidden Highland Retreats: dog friendly accommodation in the Cairngorms National Park

We recently visited the Cairngorms National Park for a dog friendly, self catering break on the Rothiemurchus Estate with Hidden Highland Retreats.  Hidden Highland Retreats: Rothiemurchus Hidden Highland Retreats are six unique, individually decorated self-catering properties located on the Rothiemurchus Estate. Sleeping from two to six guests (plus four-legged friends) they’re surrounded by nature and… Continue reading Hidden Highland Retreats: dog friendly accommodation in the Cairngorms National Park

Cairngorms National Park
Scottish Highlands

A dog friendly lodge stay in Carrbridge: Cairngorms National Park

Our most recent Scottish road trip took us to Carrbridge in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. We were there to stay at one of Caledonian Escapes luxury, hot-tub lodges. Carrbridge is best known for its quaint, historic bridge. Old Packhorse Bridge was built in 1717, and almost (but not quite) destroyed when the… Continue reading A dog friendly lodge stay in Carrbridge: Cairngorms National Park

Scottish Highlands

24 hours in Boat of Garten: a dog friendly hotel break

My last blog featured 24 hours in Pitlochry, which included an overnight stay at McKays Hotel, Bar & Restaurant. After leaving Pitlochry, we travelled to Boat of Garten in the Cairngorms National Park to stay at The Boat Country Inn.  The inn is McKays sister hotel. This blog features the highlights of our visit to Boat… Continue reading 24 hours in Boat of Garten: a dog friendly hotel break