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

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

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A dog friendly hotel break in Pitlochry

The Perthshire town of Pitlochry is a firm favourite with tourists. It's bustling throughout the summer months, and although quieter in winter, there's still a good buzz about the town, which makes it the perfect destination for a winter break. We've visited Pitlochry many times over the years, mostly in high season. Last month, we… Continue reading A dog friendly hotel break in Pitlochry

Argyll

A Loch Awe hotel break: Taychreggan Hotel, Argyll

Many moons ago I stayed at a fabulous hotel on the shore of Loch Awe. Taychreggan Hotel had a reputation for fine dining, great service and stunning views. The 300-year-old hotel had started life as a drovers inn, and although it had gone upmarket, it had retained its old world charm. Fast forward a number… Continue reading A Loch Awe hotel break: Taychreggan Hotel, Argyll

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Discover South Scotland: a four day Dumfries & Galloway itinerary

Many visitors to Scotland arrive in Edinburgh or Glasgow and spend a few days in the Central Belt before travelling north to tourist destinations in the Highlands and Islands. Yet, if they took time to discover South Scotland they’d also find hills, lochs, glens, pretty towns and villages, unspoiled beaches, ancient ruins, delicious local food… Continue reading Discover South Scotland: a four day Dumfries & Galloway itinerary