Make the most of a hotel break

There’s nothing quite so relaxing as staying in a hotel where everything, from making the bed in the morning to enjoying a delicious three-course dinner at night, is all taken care of for you.

You may not be travelling

abroad for an all-inclusive getaway, but you’ll still be able to get that dreamy holiday feeling at a Scottish hotel – you know the one, where you forget all about reality and the humdrum of daily life.

So ditch the dishes, dusting and demands of looking after a home, put down your to-do list, and instead soak up all the luxury of a hotel stay.

With all that time you’ll save not doing chores, you’ll be free to explore a whole new side of Scotland before returning to the comfort of your hotel. Here are a few ideas of how to make the most of your Scottish staycation.

Climb a Munro

You won’t have to spend hours cooking – the hotel’s restaurant will have that covered. The only effort required from you will be picking what you want to eat from the menu, so, instead, you’ll be free to work up an appetite climbing a Munro! There are

282 across Scotland to choose, Ben

Nevis being the highest. But they all offer amazing views and a fun experience.

Go whale spotting

Yes, really! The likes of South Africa, Australia and Mexico might be best known for whale watching, but you can also spot whales from various spots in Scotland at certain times of the year. Of course, there are no guarantees, but it’s a great excuse to explore the west coast or even the islands of Shetland and Orkney.

Slow down at a beach

Ok, so perhaps Scotland’s weather can’t quite rival that of a tropical island, but our beaches are just as picturesque in their own way. We’ve got some truly spectacular coastal beauty spots that will help you switch off and slow down. There are tons to choose from but as a starting point, check out the area of Fife, including Crail, East Neuk, Elie and of course the world-famous