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Staycation Scotland

Many of Scotland's most beautiful and interesting locations can be easily reached by train from Edinburgh.

11 of the best day trips by train within two hours of Scotland's Capital

The North East 250 route connecting many top distilleries has been singled out as being 'largely undiscovered'.
The North East 250 route connecting many top distilleries has been singled out as being 'largely undiscovered'.

Sunny outlook for staycations as cash-strapped Scots look to holiday at home

Imagine waking up to this view of Uig Bay.
Imagine waking up to this view of Uig Bay.

Rent a coastal cabin on one of Scotland’s finest beaches

Staycations will be popular again with travellers in 2023. Pods at The Bracken Hide Hotel near Portree, Isle of Skye. Pic: Contributed
Staycations will be popular again with travellers in 2023. Pods at The Bracken Hide Hotel near Portree, Isle of Skye. Pic: Contributed

Scotland tops the travel trends for the year ahead

You can have a great day out in the Scottish Borders without spending any money.
You can have a great day out in the Scottish Borders without spending any money.

Here are 10 school holiday treats you can enjoy in the Borders

There's plenty of things do in Glasgow without having to dip into your wallet or purse.
There's plenty of things do in Glasgow without having to dip into your wallet or purse.

Here are 10 free school holiday treats you can enjoy in Glasgow

There are plenty of amazing things you can do in Edinburgh without having to spend a penny.
There are plenty of amazing things you can do in Edinburgh without having to spend a penny.

Here are 10 free school holiday treats you can enjoy in Edinburgh

Image sitting back in your luxurious designer living room and enjoying these views at the Sound of Harris.
Image sitting back in your luxurious designer living room and enjoying these views at the Sound of Harris.

Rent this island getaway and enjoy awe-inspiring panoramic coastal views

The incredible tower-top roof terrace is perfect for enjoying the sunset with a glass of fizz.
The incredible tower-top roof terrace is perfect for enjoying the sunset with a glass of fizz.

Stay in a romantic castle apartment with its own panoramic tower terrace

Wilderkin has stunning views over the Borders countryside to the Pentland Hills.
Wilderkin has stunning views over the Borders countryside to the Pentland Hills.

Stay in a romantic off-grid hideaway for two just 30 minutes from Edinburgh

You won't find many better views in Scotland than the one you get from Beach Bay Cottage, on the Isle of Lewis.
You won't find many better views in Scotland than the one you get from Beach Bay Cottage, on the Isle of Lewis.

This quirky stone cottage has one of the best views in Scotland

Some of the places you can still escape to for a tranquil Hogmanay in Scotland this year.
Some of the places you can still escape to for a tranquil Hogmanay in Scotland this year.

10 cosy Hogmanay escapes for two if you want to avoid the crowds this New Year

Rhoda meek is the founder of community interest company Isle Develop, which is behind the new isleHoliday.com accommodation site - described as a community-focused version of the popular AirBnB platform
Rhoda meek is the founder of community interest company Isle Develop, which is behind the new isleHoliday.com accommodation site - described as a community-focused version of the popular AirBnB platform

Staycation Scotland: Website to plough profits into ailing island communities

Mike Roche is returning to land on Mull that his parents bought 30 years ago.
Mike Roche is returning to land on Mull that his parents bought 30 years ago.

Staycation Scotland: Glamping plan for 'Balamory' island

Some of the best destinations for Scottish winter breaks - come rain or shine.
Some of the best destinations for Scottish winter breaks - come rain or shine.

10 Scottish winter long weekend staycations the weather can't ruin

Western Isles residents are being asked to consider a plan to tax tourists visiting the isles in campervans and motorhomes (Photo: Richard Heath).
Western Isles residents are being asked to consider a plan to tax tourists visiting the isles in campervans and motorhomes (Photo: Richard Heath).

Western Isles plan to impose tax on motorhome visitors

Heading south: Glampitect's Calum MacLeod
Heading south: Glampitect's Calum MacLeod

Glampitect to open its first office in England

If you're looking for a road trip that's a real pet paradise, this route has everything you, and your dog, needs.
If you're looking for a road trip that's a real pet paradise, this route has everything you, and your dog, needs.

Scottish route is named Britain's top dog-friendly road trip

Executive Chef Alan Dickson and Sous Chef Paulius Blazys. (Pic:Ian Georgeson
Executive Chef Alan Dickson and Sous Chef Paulius Blazys. (Pic:Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh Old Town's Cafe 1505 offers a top range of tasty treats

: Edinburgh leads booming hotel market as visitors flock to the city

A VisitScotland survey has revealed the five top awe-inspiring city sights across Scotland.
A VisitScotland survey has revealed the five top awe-inspiring city sights across Scotland.

Top five most awe-inspiring city sights in Scotland

Kid-free zone: Morag Sallabanks and her husband Jonny at their glamping site
Kid-free zone: Morag Sallabanks and her husband Jonny at their glamping site

Luxury glamping just for adults opens at Borders coastal beauty spot

This beautiful Scottish beach was the cause of an international incident in 2009 which left another country red-faced. why? Read on to find out more.
This beautiful Scottish beach was the cause of an international incident in 2009 which left another country red-faced. why? Read on to find out more.

11 Scottish beaches to visit this summer

One of the two bothies in the grounds of the Inverlonan (which comprises three farms within the Glen Lonan valley) near Oban.
One of the two bothies in the grounds of the Inverlonan (which comprises three farms within the Glen Lonan valley) near Oban.

Staycation Scotland: An off-grid holiday in a luxury bothy

The block in the Suez Canal has had an impact on stock shortages
The block in the Suez Canal has had an impact on stock shortages

Suez Canal cargo crisis sees shortage of camping equipment in Scotland

Sango Bay beach at Durness = one of Scotland's stunning North Atlantic beaches
Sango Bay beach at Durness = one of Scotland's stunning North Atlantic beaches

Warning holidaymakers could be left with nowhere to stay in Scotland

Broomhill Steading
Broomhill Steading

Staycation Scotland: Step inside this stunning converted Highland steading

A few of the Scottish towns that make for a perfect weekend escape.
A few of the Scottish towns that make for a perfect weekend escape.

10 beautiful Scottish towns perfect for a weekend away

Some of the most beautiful forest walks in Scotland.
Some of the most beautiful forest walks in Scotland.

11 tranquil Scottish woodland walks

Eco-tourism is growing, so why not take a break in another part Scotland with an eco-friendly cottage?
Eco-tourism is growing, so why not take a break in another part Scotland with an eco-friendly cottage?

Here are 10 beautiful eco-friendly cottages available to rent in Scotland

Some of the prettiest villages in Scotland.
Some of the prettiest villages in Scotland.

13 picturesque Scottish villages to visit

Some of Scotland's finest dog-friendly hotels
Some of Scotland's finest dog-friendly hotels

11 dog-friendly Scottish hotels

A few of the fun things you can see and experience on a day out in Glasgow.
A few of the fun things you can see and experience on a day out in Glasgow.

13 fun things to do during a day trip to Glasgow

Some of the amazing lochside accomodation that can be booked in Scotland.
Some of the amazing lochside accomodation that can be booked in Scotland.

11 lochside Scottish Highland retreats

Some of the amazing views you can see on Scotland's coast.
Some of the amazing views you can see on Scotland's coast.

10 incredible Scottish coastal walks

Some of Scotland's more unusual museum experiences.
Some of Scotland's more unusual museum experiences.

12 of the strangest Scottish museums

A few of the best breweries to visit across Scotland.
A few of the best breweries to visit across Scotland.

12 of the best Scottish brewery tours

The Scotsman Top Stories

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader

Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.
Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.

Island sorely ruffled by RSPB Scotland plans to cut warden's job