Dorothy Welsh, Author at A Luxury Travel Blog : A Luxury Travel Blog

Top 5 culinary delights in Scotland

By Dorothy Welsh on Aug 21, 2021 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Good food is part and parcel of any holiday experience. Some people enjoy local produce such as herbs and ingredients which give a dish this distinctive taste different from the cuisine in one’s own home country. Others are intrigued by novel ways of food preparation and might try something new like unfamiliar side dishes or […]

Top 5 exclusive use properties in Scotland

By Dorothy Welsh on Jul 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Some people are happy with just a room in a B&B or a hotel for their holidays. Others, however, require something more private and intimate, such as a cottage or an apartment. But the ultimate, bespoke holiday accommodation is a luxury property which can be hired on an exclusive use basis. This guarantees the often […]

Top 5 high-end experiences in Scotland

By Dorothy Welsh on Jun 17, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Leisure Travel, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Scotland is much more than castles, whisky and tartan. It is also much more than just the Highlands. If visitors are looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, there is an abundance of opportunities. For luxurious accommodation the days of rigidly formal 5-star hotels and traditional castle accommodation have gone. The investors in luxury brands […]

Top 5 golf hotels in Scotland

By Dorothy Welsh on May 23, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

With the arrival of spring, it is time to go outdoors, enjoy nature and do it responsibly, leaving no trace behind! Paths are there to be explored on leisurely walks, long-distance trails want to be hiked and discovered. Cycling routes can be enjoyed, maybe while pedalling along on a new bicycle or even with the […]

Top 5 spa and wellness hotels in Scotland

By Dorothy Welsh on Apr 20, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

In this post-Covid era most people are ready for a change of scenery after having spent so much time at home working, video conferencing, home-schooling the children, cooking, online networking and streaming. Travelling abroad or even within one’s own country has become something special. Being served again in a restaurant, beer garden, café or bar […]

Top 5 country house hotels in Scotland

By Dorothy Welsh on Mar 16, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

In these post-Covid times everyone is looking for wide open spaces where people can move around freely. Social distancing means physical distancing at least for those who are not family members, relatives or close friends. For many nature, countryside and outdoor activities will be on top of the list in the weeks and months to […]

Top 5 hideaway hotels in Scotland

By Dorothy Welsh on Feb 15, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day everybody talks about romance and time for two. In Scotland every day could be spent with a romantic getaway due to an abundance of small hideaway hotels comprising fewer than 10 rooms in total. They can be located either on a private estate with a long driveway, hidden away […]

The top 5 castle hotels in Scotland

By Dorothy Welsh on Jan 26, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Whenever visitors are asked what they love most about Scotland, castles often comes top of their preference list. This doesn’t come as a complete surprise. After all there used to be more than 3,000 castles in Scotland with Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye being the oldest one and the ancestral home of the […]

Enjoy Scotland by private jet

By Dorothy Welsh on Dec 31, 2020 in Air Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

If travellers are looking for a holiday which, in the present situation, makes it easy for them to maintain social distancing, then they need look no further than Scotland. This beautiful country has a wealth of unspoilt nature, wide-open landscapes, pristine beaches and room to roam in abundance! The dream of a bespoke vacation can […]

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