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Top 10 places to celebrate Shakespeare

Mar 18, 2019

As the nation gears up for a year of celebrations to mark the enduring influence of Britain’s greatest writer, we’ve gathered together some the places to celebrate Shakespeare.

10 romantic castles you can stay in

Jan 31, 2019

If you’re looking for a special place to stay that’s fit for a king and queen, why not try one of Britain’s romantic castle hotels, perfect for a weekend away.

Top 10 places to celebrate Shakespeare

Mar 18, 2019

As the nation gears up for a year of celebrations to mark the enduring influence of Britain’s greatest writer, we’ve gathered together some the places to celebrate Shakespeare.

24 hours in Inverness: Gateway to the Highlands

Mar 5, 2018

The main draw of Inverness is the beauty of the surrounding Scottish Highlands, but join us first for a whistle-stop tour of the historic...

Grenadier Guards march outside Buckingham Palace after Changing the Guard

WIN a luxury holiday to Britain for two including free international flights

Jan 22, 2019

Enter our competition for your chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two, including free flights What would your dream holiday to Britain include? A...

Scotland opens its gardens

Jan 26, 2016

Sixty-six new gardens in Scotland are to open to the public as Scotland’s Gardens celebrates its 85th anniversary year.

Murder, mystery and mountains

Oct 1, 2015

“The sofa cushions are soft underneath you, the fire is well alight, the air is warm and stagnant. In these blissful circumstances, what is...

10 romantic castles you can stay in

Jan 31, 2019

If you’re looking for a special place to stay that’s fit for a king and queen, why not try one of Britain’s romantic castle hotels, perfect for a weekend away.

Top five haunted houses

Oct 23, 2018

Looking for a suitably spooky place to visit or even stay? Check out our top five haunted houses across Britain... Inveraray Castle, Argyll, Scotland Perhaps the...

Scotland: Great British Buildings

Edinburgh Castle

May 1, 2018

Wherever you walk in Edinburgh, whether it’s down a medieval cobbled street in the Old Town or around one of the gorgeous Georgian crescents...

24 hours in Aberdeen

Aug 30, 2018

Dive right into harbour life in Scotland’s third largest city, Aberdeen, with our whistlestop guide In July 1909, Harry Houdini prepared for a run at...

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Shetland Islands: Viking history

Jun 5, 2018

Once a Norse stronghold, the Shetland Islands, in Britain’s extreme north, are littered with relics of their former conquerors and much more besides, writes...

The bronze plaque at the entrance to Advocates Close on Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. Credit: Ian Rutherford / Alamy

Hidden Edinburgh

Jun 2, 2018

Florence Sheward discovers the lesser known highlights of the Scottish capital With more than 3.7 million annual visitors adding to a population that has grown...

Cutting a swathe across the Scottish Highlands, from Inverness in the north to Fort William in the south, The Great Glen is a wild and wonderful landscape, with spectacular natural and cultural heritage to discover.

Scottish Highlands: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe

May 25, 2018

The Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area covers around 400 square miles and some of Scotland’s finest mountain vistas, an epic landscape...

Edinburgh Castle

May 1, 2018

Wherever you walk in Edinburgh, whether it’s down a medieval cobbled street in the Old Town or around one of the gorgeous Georgian crescents...

View towards Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. Credit: Visit Scotland

Pick the perfect Scottish island for you

Apr 25, 2018

Lauren Fraser charts a course around Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, seeking out the islands’ best experiences If you’re fans of the Scottish Highlands and landscapes with...