Family holidays
Take a break with the children this August...
Hill House Balnagowan Estate, Ross-shire Tel: 01862 843601 www.balnagown.com
Perfectly positioned to encompass panoramic views of Balnagowan Estate, the Cromarty Firth and the Black Isle, Hill House sleeps up to four adults and two children in the main house and an additional two people in the self-contained Coach House. Encompassed within the weekly charge are the use of bikes, the Sports Hall, fishing in the stocked lochs, archery and, of course, amazing walks and wildlife within the estate. Perfect ingredients for a tranquil holiday.
The Douglas Hotel Isle of Arran Tel: 01770 302968 www.thedouglashotel.co.uk
The super-friendly Douglas Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the wonderful Isle of Arran, often nicknamed ‘Scotland in miniature’. This multi-award-winning, newly refurbished boutique hotel has 22 bedrooms and offers a warm island welcome, as well as stunning views from the bar and bistro.
Dalvey House Near Forres, Moray Tel: 07747 797909 www.dalveyhouse.com
Georgian splendour at its best, set within 17 acres of mature woodland on the Moray Firth. Only 30 minutes from Inverness Airport, Dalvey House is perfect for conferences, leisure breaks, family gatherings and intimate weddings, offering luxury accommodation for up to 18 people. With renowned golf courses on its doorstep, including Castle Stuart, and fishing on the nearby rivers Findhorn and Spey, a warm welcome awaits at Dalvey House.
Oban & Lorn Tourism Association Tel: 01631 563122 www.oban.org.uk
At what age do kids get too old for sandcastles and rock-pooling? Fantastic scenery may not be a top priority, but being able to play outside, build dens in the woods, climb trees, splash in burns and set sail on ferries, RIBS and pleasure boats builds unforgettable memories. Chances are they’ll come back as adults and bring their own children!
The Barriemore Hotel Oban Tel: 01631 566356 www.obanhotels.com
This splendid Victorian three-storey town house overlooks Oban Bay and the isles of Kerrera and Mull, with the main shipping channel passing alongside the patio at the front of the hotel. The Barriemore offers two elegant ground floor suites from which to take in the spectacular view over the water – perfectly located for families to explore all that Oban has to offer.