Wild Gorse Studio is a leafy, light-filled corner of the Highlands where Julia’s passion for floristry meets a love of wild, foraged botanicals. Peruse the shop for plants and homeware, pick up coffee and cakes from the kitchen, or join a hands-on floral workshop if you have a morning or afternoon to fill.

Crafting 100% organic beers from its own farm, this cult beerhouse offers a range of ales and lagers brewed without isinglass. Its quaintest overnight offering comes in the form of a handcrafted shepherd’s hut on the farm, providing a rustic retreat with views over organic fields.  

There is luxury, and then there is Aldourie Castle Estate. Amidst 500 acres of gardens, meadows, and greenhouses, stands Aldourie Castle. With such a grand exterior, the rooms are remarkably less austere; instead, they are homely and comfortable. Our highlight is The Boathouse: carved in the shape of a boat's hull, watch the sunset over Loch Ness. It's magical. 

This Victorian lodge is one of those places that just draws you in – a grand old house with Loch Ness views, cosy corners clad in William Morris wallpaper, and a mile-long hike away from the Falls of Foyers (hence the name).