Staycation Scotland

This stretch of Longniddry Bents is an ideal spot for bird-watching - as oystercatchers and ringed plovers flock in the area. The sandy and rocky beach, near Gosford House, is also known for its rich plant life.

10 beautiful beaches near Edinburgh awarded Scotland's Beach Award

St Andrews has been crowned as Scotland's best "hidden gem" for summer.

Pretty town 60 minutes from Edinburgh is Scotland's best 'hidden gem'

North Berwick is a fabulous spot for a staycation in 2025.

How to spend 48 hours in North Berwick: Scotland's best place to live

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

This coastal cabin looks out over one of Scotland’s finest beaches

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.

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

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

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.

Staycation Scotland: Glamping plan for 'Balamory' island

Historic venue is drawing conference delegates back to Edinburgh

Edinburgh conference venue sees business return to re-pandemic levels

Heading south: Glampitect's Calum MacLeod

Glampitect to open its first office in England

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

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: 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.

Edinburgh sights 'most awe-inspiring', according to new survey

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

Luxury glamping just for adults opens at Borders coastal beauty spot
A luxury glamping site exclusively for adults has opened in the Borders boasting hot tubs, under floor heating, smart TVs and free superfast broadband.
Stephen Wilkie

The hotel, which is operated by Surgeons Quarter and owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), is giving back to the industry and its dedicated employees who have had their livelihoods disrupted by the pandemic.

Edinburgh hotel gives back to hospitality industry

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

Suez Canal cargo crisis sees shortage of camping equipment in Scotland

Take a look onboard these luxurious buses you can rent in the East Lothian countryside just 30 minutes from Edinburgh.

Jump aboard this converted bus in the East Lothian countryside

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

10 beautiful Scottish towns perfect for a weekend away

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