Head to the Scottish islands and rediscover the beauty of Britain
The Great British holiday is enjoying a revival, so why not enjoy glorious beaches, pristine coastline and untamed wilderness while avoiding queues and quarantine. It’s time to book a ‘staycation’
HOLIDAYING on your doorstep means less time spent travelling, navigating the new complexities of quarantines and customs, and more time spent outdoors with family and loved ones. There’s never been a better time to holiday in the UK – the Great British summer holiday is back.
If you are looking to avoid the masses, an island adventure on a remote, 32,000-acre sporting estate off the secluded west coast of Scotland offers you access to the best of the Highlands and idyllic British coast. To top it off, there’s also some of best sporting opportunities to be had anywhere in the UK available, too.
Situated in the mountainous heart of the Isle of Mull, just a short ferry ride from the mainland coast, awaits Knock House on the Benmore estate, a traditional Highland sporting lodge full of new life and old charm. It is the perfect destination for a family summer adventure, surrounded by pristine Scottish wilderness, much of it still untouched and untamed by man.
The magic of Mull is that it combines the much-loved traditions of a Highland holiday with a spectacular coastal location – a combination that is unique to the Scottish island experience.
You can take to the seas onboard Benmore Lady, the estate’s 46ft motor launch, and explore uninhabited islands with dolphins riding at the bow. You’re bound to catch sight of a giant white-tailed sea eagle or two soaring overhead as the salty wind whips your cheeks and the sun warms your skin. There’s always an opportunity to stop off at a remote, white, sandy beach - just perfect for a family barbecue and a paddle in the gin-coloured waters, with plenty of time to enjoy a game of rounders with the family on the beach.
You may choose to while away an afternoon fishing for salmon and sea-trout, or head out onto the hill to stalk red deer and absorb the spectacular views.
Or why not take a trip to Duart Castle, the seat of Clan Maclean? A morning of culture could be followed by an afternoon of lobster potting, which always goes down well with the children. And after dinner in Knock House’s traditional dining room, you could end the day watching a glorious Scottish sunset. Some things were built to stand the test of time…
Benmore’s 12-bedroom sporting lodge is available for exclusive use year round. To enquire about availability or book your Scottish island experience, please contact the team on 01680 300229 or visit: benmoreestate.co.uk
Take to the seas aboard the Benmore Lady and explore uninhabited islands, dolphins at the bow