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A view of the clock tower in the cobbled courtyard at Culzean Castle. It is made from a warm sandstone and has an arch underneath. Wooden doors lead into various other houses around the courtyard.

Unique holiday accommodation in Scotland

Discover unique places to stay in Scotland. From castles to croft houses, our holiday accommodation is steeped in history and will provide you with amazing memories.

A close-up of a branch of a rose bush in autumn. Its leaves are a deep yellow with a dark green pattern on them.
29 Nov 2022

Crathes Garden blog #19: The cycles of life

Our expert garden guide takes a look at the glorious autumn colour holding on at Crathes, and considers the role the garden can play in improving biodiversity in the years ahead.

A close-up of some beautiful leaves of a plant. They are a purple-pink colour with dark splodges and pink veins. The sun is shining through them.
25 Nov 2022

Plant of the month: Cotinus coggygria

While auditing the garden at Crathes Castle, Niki Douglas (Inventory Officer for the PLANTS project) was impressed by the beauty of the smoke bush.

A reconstructed cottage with a heather-thatched roof stands in a clearing in a glen. Tall mountains rise all around it, with heavy clouds passing over the tops.
23 Nov 2022

Why we love Glencoe

Members of our team and visitors share some of the reasons why they love this very special National Nature Reserve.

A black and white dog playing among leaves on a green lawn.

Dog-friendly holiday accommodation in Scotland

Our dog-friendly holiday properties, set in the finest locations, are ideal for your next trip away with your four-legged friend and are sure to set their tail wagging.

A woman smiles at the camera as she works on a very old painted ceiling beam. She wears blue nitrile gloves and is holding what looks like a small scalpel.
2 Nov 2022

Crathes painted ceilings project: successfully completed

Our conservation specialists have now completed the intricate work on the historic painted ceilings at Crathes Castle.

A view of a garden lawn, with an old apple tree at the back. The flowerbed on the right is filled with orangey-red flowers.
28 Oct 2022

Plant of the month: Malus domestica ‘Annie Elizabeth’

In the heart of the garden of Broughton House can be found a charming, old apple tree.

Two women walk up a narrow stone spiral stairwell, looking anxious. The lady in front carries a bright torch to light the stairs above.

Scary tales from our properties

We’ve searched for spooky stories and scary tales from our properties – they’re sure to give you goosebumps.

A neat paved path runs between two very full herbaceous borders in a garden, with an umbrella-shaped laurel tree standing at the end of the path. Two gardeners are at work in the beds, clearing some of the vegetation.
27 Oct 2022

Crathes Garden blog #18: Bedtime stories

Our expert garden guide takes a look at how Crathes Castle Garden is ‘put to bed’ as winter approaches.