The Beach House, Isle of Skye

by Margaret Soraya | Mar 30, 2018 | Recommended, Scottish accommodation

I’ve lived in the Highlands of Scotland for 20 years and driven through the Isle of Skye on countless occasions to catch the Calmac ferry over to the Isle of Harris. Breathtaking scenery greets you as you drive the long road that cuts through the Cuillins on the...

Luxury stay at Glencoe House

by Margaret Soraya | Mar 1, 2018 | Recommended, Scottish accommodation

Once in a while I have a real holiday – one that actually involves relaxing as opposed to running around photographing everything! Inevitably these holidays are taken in the places that I love so much regardless  – quiet places in remote areas amidst...

The Isle of Raasay and a walk up Dun Caan {Scottish Island series}

by Margaret Soraya | Feb 18, 2018 | Recommended, Scottish accommodation, Scottish Islands

Raasay is my new favourite island. I seem to say this after each time I visit and stay on another Scottish island. But Scotland just keeps on giving.  Each island has its own charm and each time I stay I find a beauty and a charm that is unique to the place. I am...

Luxury accommodation on the Orkney Isles

by Margaret Soraya | Feb 13, 2018 | Recommended, Scottish accommodation, Scottish Islands

It’s the little touches that matter. And the Quoy of Houton is not short of them. I decided to spend a week of the Christmas  holidays on an island. It didn’t really matter which island. I just wanted to be somewhere remote and interesting. I’m not a fan of the...

Luxury accommodation on the Isle of Harris

by Margaret Soraya | Jan 14, 2018 | Recommended, Scottish accommodation, Scottish Islands

I recently found a new hidden gem on Harris and this one has brought me back to my childhood days. The Sound of Harris is one of the best luxury self catering homes I have stayed in. Every detail has a reason, it is like stepping back in time to the fifties but is so...

Where to stay on the Isle of Skye | Duisdale House Hotel

by Margaret Soraya | Dec 1, 2017 | Recommended, Scottish accommodation

Isle of Skye luxury accommodation Situated in sleet the south of Skye not too far from the bridge over to this magical island sits the Duisdale House Hotel, overlooking the sound of sleet. I am always on the lookout for quiet but luxurious places to stay when...