Scottish Travel Articles

London, a famously frenetic city, might seem like an odd choice for a relaxing break, but it all depends on how you do it. Eilidh Tuckett headed down to the city for a slow staycation.   It’s not often that the sun splits the sky in Glasgow, but on this particular morning, it was. The… The post The slow staycation: How to take a tranquil city break in London appeared first on Scottish Field.

I had never really considered Madeira for a holiday break until it came up through my online flight search: ‘Destination – anywhere, budget – under £150 and direct from Scotland’. Many of the European cities appeared but I was looking for something new and if possible some early season sun.  Madeira? It ticked all the… The post Review: Pestana Royal Hotel, Madeira appeared first on Scottish Field.

Alister Tenneb enjoyed a weekend get-a-way at the glamorous Hotel du Vin in the bustling city of Newcastle.   Less than a three hour drive from Scotland’s central belt Newcastle is an excellent weekend break destination for those heading south of the border. Perhaps it’s the city’s relative isolation from other large ones that gives… The post Review: Hotel du Vin, Newcastle appeared first on Scottish Field.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city during the festive season and head north to the lively small town of Pitlochry with our top tips on what to do during your time. Pitlochry Festival Theatre Something about the theatre always brings me back to the holidays. This year, the Pitlochry Festival Theatre is hosting… The post Top festive things to do and see near Pitlochry appeared first on Scottish Field.

Morag Bootland heads south of the border for a relaxing dog-friendly, family break at Hidden River Cabins in Cumbia. As we drive through the beautiful countryside of the Scottish Borders into Dumfries and Galloway and over the border into Cumbria, I’m asking myself what makes the perfect autumn break. For our family it needs to… The post Review: Nature meets luxury on an autumn break at Cumbria’s Hidden River Cabins appeared first on Scottish Field.

Over 300 guests descended on the refurbished Glasgow Marriott Hotel on Argyle Street last week to celebrate a night to remember for this award-winning property’s recent renovation, which has been transformed with a complete revamp of the public spaces, guest room upgrades, new facilities, and contemporary styling throughout. The theme for this event was Urban… The post Glasgow Marriott celebrates a new look appeared first on Scottish Field.

Like many British cities over the last 30 years Manchester has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance thanks to huge injections from business, culture, sports and general urban renewal.  Not having visited the city for 20 years, the first thing that struck me on approach was the sheer scale and height of the skyscrapers that now dominate… The post Review: The Alan, Manchester appeared first on Scottish Field.

Rosie Morton swapped Edinburgh city for an outdoorsy retreat by the banks of Loch Rannoch – and it spoke to the soul.    Edinburgh has captured my heart over the last five years, but it is the enduring beauty of the hills that always steals it. And so it was with no hesitation that I… The post REVIEW: Into the wild at Loch Rannoch Hotel appeared first on Scottish Field.

Ellie Forbes swaps the hustle and bustle of Glasgow for a chilled-out break by the coast and it truly soothed the soul.   The beach is always a good idea in my book. Give me the salty sprays of the sea any day. So I have decided to escape the city for a weekend by… The post Review: The Gailes Hotel & Spa, Irvine appeared first on Scottish Field.

It’s bucket list material. After all, if it inspired Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth, it’s surely good enough for this travel writing hack. The tourist honeypot that is the Lake District stands as one of the UK’s most popular summer destinations, guaranteeing beautiful views, superb boutique shopping, and outdoor activities galore. So, as we wound… The post Review: Summer time in the Lakes appeared first on Scottish Field.