Staycation

A bedroom in the Newman Hotel

I stayed in ‘beautiful’ new wellness hotel - it was a serene escape
The designers behind Gleneagles have done a stellar job on this serene and stylish city centre hotel that focuses on community and wellness.

Cairngorms tourism bosses launch winter campaign for UK’s largest national park

Four of the best beaches in Scotland.

Best Beaches in Scotland 2026: The 11 most beautiful Scottish beaches

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Four great free Edinburgh activities.

12 great free summer holiday activities in Edinburgh for 2026

New shop, deli and guesthouse opens close to Western Isles ferry terminal

Stunning new Scottish Borders retreat targets ‘high-end’ staycation market

The Bothy.

Dream Scottish Getaways: Tour a private Fife eco-retreat with teepee

Mull couple launch dream venture offering Scottish diving trips up to ten days

The House in the Hill

Rent a luxury off-grid Borders retreat with roof terrace and hot tub

Ardross Castle is one of the stars of The Traitors.

Where is The Traitors Castle? Ardross Castle location and history

An expert has shared tips and tricks on how to secure a budget-friendly staycation and save money when choosing to holiday in the UK. (Photo: Getty Images)

The best way to save money on a UK holiday for summer 2026

Bonnie banks of Loch Lomond to get 11 new ‘garden lodges’ amid tourism boom

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Marylebone High Street looked like a winter wonderland at night time

Enjoy a festive shopping and foodie trip in Marylebone Village, London

Loch Lomond resort set for expansion and new holiday pods after £7m takeover

HolidayCottages.co.uk will pay one lucky candidate to go on free staycations around the UK, to locations including North Yorkshire.

How to apply for 'dream' £30,000 job travelling the UK – for free

The Shelbourne is iconic in Dublin

Shelbourne Hotel Dublin: Inside iconic hotel that always attracts VIPS

Pingle Cottage with its beautiful Peak District backdrop

We took the dog to a luxury retreat in the Derbyshire Peak District

Managing director and owner Eilidh Smith, pictured at Morton of Pitmilly Countryside Resort in Kingsbarns, close to St Andrews.

Family resort close to Scottish seaside town to get yoga studio and wellness hub

The Barceló Playa Blanca, Lanzarote

A relaxing break at the Barceló Playa Blanca on Lanzarote's south coast

The Poppy is a luxurious yet charminly rustic treehouse set in the thousand-acre countryside of Fullerton Farm.

You'll love these luxurious yet charmingly rustic treehouse hideaways

St Ives in Cornwall is a resort that inspires relaxation, exploration and wonder, all rolled into one. (Tim - stock.adobe.com)

The seaside town of St Ives will lift your soul the moment you arrive

Some of Scotland's most dog friendly hotels.

Dog Friendly Hotels Scotland 2025:10 of the best according to readers

The new pods mark the first phase of a major £30m investment in the future of the Murrayshall estate in Perthshire.

Scottish rural estate launches luxury glamping pods as part of £30m investment

Four of Scotland's best spa hotels.

Scotland's Best Spa Hotels 2025: The 11 best places for pampering

London boutique hotel is the perfect place to stay with the family

We visited beautiful Yorkshire holiday park for a week of family fun

Four of Scotland's most scenic spots.

Beautiful Scotland 2025: Here are the 10 most scenic Scottish spots

Fabulous Strictly Come Dancing experience at Studley Castle

Hawthorn Hideaway: The perfect setting for a romantic break

Four Scottish beaches made the list.

Best British Beaches 2025: Scotland dominates new list of sandy havens

Some of Scotland's most accessible islands.

Top Scottish Islands: 10 easy to reach islands to visit in Scotland

You could be 'mixing' with Lisa Snowdon in this gintastic competition

Fancy winning £500 for drinking gin with a celeb?

Scotland's many islands offer fascinating history, plenty of activities and incredible views.

Amazing Scottish Islands: 10 incredible islands to visit in 2025

Marella Discovery 2 - a ship with a trip that ticked all the boxes

W Edinburgh

Travel: I stayed in a spectacular hotel suite in Edinburgh

The Majestic Princess has been refitted for 2025

Superb new spaces and fabulous food on board revamped Majestic Princess

Some of the best places to stay in Scotland.

Best Scottish Hotels 2025: 11 near-perfect places to stay in Scotland

Night falls on Landal Twin Lakes, a stunning lakeside retreat alive with wildlife, awash with natural beauty.

Sink into illuminated bubbles beneath twinkling skies at Landal Twin Lakes

Breathtaking Billesley Manor Hotel is a spectacle of 16th-century splendour

An escape set in natural beauty at the birthplace of The Bard

Romancing the soul on the beautiful Caribbean island of Grenada

The Packhorse has 16 bedrooms.

Fancy a countryside escape with a day at the races?

Some of the most popular attractions run by the National Trust for Scotland.

Top National Trust For Scotland Attractions 2025: 11 most popular

Reflection of trees on the water of the canal.

This was a canal trip with a difference

Great Scottish Corbetts 2025: 10 spectacular Corbetts to bag

Hardest Munros 2025: 10 of the most difficult Scottish Munros to bag

If you’re seeking to wet your throat while the weather isn’t wet then these beer gardens in Edinburgh are perfect for you (and some come fitted with parasols just in case!)

The best pub beer gardens to visit on a sunny day across Edinburgh

Some of Scotland's best beaches.

Best Beaches in Scotland 2025: The 11 best Scottish sandy spots

What to see in Scotland in 2025: Readers' 25 best sights for tourists

Best Scottish Beaches 2025: Readers' 12 best beaches in Scotland

The 32-bedroom Victorian-style Cairngorm Hotel, which features a round tower, is situated across from Aviemore's railway station. Picture: Heartland Media/PR

New owner of Cairngorms park hotel promises ‘special Highland experience’

History and luxury combine on superb Surrey stay

The Runnymede on Thames Hotel

History and luxury combine on superb Surrey stay

Saltmoore is a woodland haven near Whitby

We took our four-legged friend to Whitby for a posh hotel break

In 2024, Carlowrie Castle, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, became the first castle in the world to gain B Corp certification

New venture looks to redefine luxury hospitality in Scotland and add 150 jobs

The coastline around The Fairmont St Andrews is stunning

The Fairmont St Andrews: Golf and spa in glorious surroundings

Some of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions.

Top Scottish Attractions 2025: The 10 most highly-rated

Harrison Leisure has added Ayr’s vast Crofthead Holiday Park to its growing portfolio, marking the firm's first push into Scotland.

New owner outlines plans for giant holiday park with 700 homes and lodges

The Devonshire Arms at Beeley

We took our pooch on a dog-friendly winter stay in the Peak District

Artist's impression of the new-look exterior of the Bothwell Bridge hotel.

Plans unveiled for refurb, spa and gym at landmark Lanarkshire wedding hotel

Fairmont St Andrews: Luxury experiences at iconic destination to gift

The bedrooms embrace modern indulgences whilst subtly honouring the hotel’s past.

Be the first to see £16m renovation of iconic seafront hotel, The Grand Brighton

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Top UK Staycations for 2025 revealed at Caravan & Camping Awards

Loch Ness, home to the fabled eponymous monster, is Scotland 's largest loch by volume.

Dozens of luxury lodges to be built on shores of Scotland's most famous loch

The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa

I took my dog on a luxurious four-star Yorkshire country hotel break

The Bonnie Wee Bothy has everything you need for a relaxing few days.

Tour the Bonnie Wee Bothy with outdoor bath 20 miles from Edinburgh

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