The “Pearl of the North”, Ballindalloch Castle is in the heart of Speyside and close to many whisky distilleries.

Here you'll find a collection of 17th-century Spanish paintings, striking formal gardens and a challenging nine-hole golf course.

With Michelin-starred gastronomy and five-star boutique hotels, Edinburgh is the cultural capital of Scotland.

Sample the famous fringe theatre scene, or be inspired at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

With its red sandstone tower and walled Renaissance garden, Edzell Castle is truly enchanting.

Famous guests included Mary, Queen of Scots, and her son, James VI. Sold in 1715 to the Dalhousie family, who still own it today, the castle has delighted for generations.

Home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, Glamis Castle has been a royal residence since 1732.

Supposedly one of the most haunted castles in Britain, it contains a wealth of incredible rooms to explore.

The village of Glenfinnan lies in a beautiful pine and oak valley at the northern end of Loch Shiel.

Famous for its spectacular railway viaduct, it’s a stunning sight that famously featured in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Take one of the most scenic routes in Britain to Kyle of Lochalsh.

Pass Loch Luichart, the Torridon mountains and Loch Carron. Arrive in Plockton for a boat trip to see the colony of wild seals. Continue to Kyle and marvel at views of the Isle of Skye.

This imposing neo-Gothic country house was the fantasy of the eccentric third Marquess of Bute.

Marvel at vaulted ceilings glittering with stars, mythological statues, a Carrara marble chapel and exotic gardens.

In the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Rothiemurchus Estate offers stunning landscapes and exciting outdoor pursuits.

There are also extensive marshlands and lochs where you can glimpse the majestic osprey.