Scotland

The road hugs the rocky coast with glorious views to the Mull of Kintyre… to 3 fishing village cottages where ultra-modern comforts abound

Magical for nature lovers, with wraparound views to the coastline of Skye. Inside: warmth, luxury and not a whisper from the wildest gale

Lovely steading conversion above Loch Fleet with views to the sea; fish, bird-watch or play golf, visit castles and whisky distilleries

Perthshire country house with contemporary touches. Deer, red squirrels, tawny owls... and the river Tay glints way below through the trees

Steeped in history and romance, with a great big sleigh bed and open fires, is this 14th-century defence tower above the river Tweed...

Total seclusion from this peaceful Scottish Borders retreat with landscaped grounds, artistic décor, dreamy beds and delicious home-baking

In a quiet village find comfortable, elegant cottages with super kitchens and places to sit outside. Beaches and the coastal path await

A wonderful drive over the mountains to the wild side of Skye with its moody lochs, heather-covered hills and this restaurant with rooms

Bright apartment in the historic port of Leith, with shops and restaurants around the corner and Edinburgh only a 20-minute bus ride away

An old sporting lodge renovated from top to toe with sensitivity. Plunder veg from the garden, walk to the river, climb Ben Udlaidh

Contemporary conversion in a sweet garden with views to the hills near Edinburgh. Bring dogs and boots for stunning Border walks

A new-build in local stone with vast windows gazing out at the meeting place of three beautiful lochs, surrounded by 12 acres of croft land

In wild Jura, surrounded by fields and heather-covered hills, a secluded farmhouse with cosy rooms and sublime views of Small Isles Bay

Fresh lobster, bath with a view, an hour from Inverness airport, but a world away from the city. Great views, top notch design

Historic and impeccably presented apartment in charming Stockbridge, a stroll from shops, restaurants and Botanic Gardens

On the wild Isle of Lewis, a light-filled, modern house with wonderful views stretching to the coast and a telescope for stargazing

Popular with families, this Glen of Rannoch mountain-view cottage with a homely atmosphere is a cheerful place to stay year-round

Paradise for adventurers in Scotland’s wild Torridon Hills - loch views and luxury touches surrounded by water, woodland and wildlife…