Capercaillie Escapes

08/07/2024

A punnet of beautiful handpicked Scottish strawberries - nothing better on a warm sunny day. Great fun watching the kids hunt out the biggest and juiciest - highly likely there were a couple of tasters enroute |

29/06/2024

Fabulous foodie days in Scotland…this one was spent at The Bonham in the West End of Edinburgh. In our capital city and beyond we are absolutely spoilt for wonderful local produce and superb dining experiences.

We are always very happy to share a few of our own local recommendations for guests whilst they are out on tour - from fine dining, traditional pubs, great coffee and brunch spots, bistro style, informal seafood shacks and the hidden gems in between - something for all tastes, budgets and style |

23/06/2024

A sunny Sunday in Scotland spent at the beautiful Fletcher’s Cottage Spa at Archerfield south of Edinburgh - tranquility, calm, peace and privacy within the beautifully bright and serene walled garden and luxurious spa. A perfect pit stop to recharge the batteries on an escape to Scotland |

13/06/2024

How about this for a grand tour of Scotland….from the fantastic Islay Whisky Festival and Jura, the beautiful west coast through Argyll and into the Highlands (including Glencoe of course) then over to the Isle of Skye and our Highland capital of Inverness. All this followed by a wee visit to the British Pipe Band Championships in Forres before time exploring Speyside and Aberdeenshire and returning to Edinburgh for a few days before home….

From whisky experiences, heritage visits, walking trails, fishing outings, castle stays, Scottish music and culture, and lots of fantastic food and drink - what an adventure over the last few weeks!

Huge thanks to our guests for being such good sports along the way, and of course the fantastic team and driver, Bill, who brought it all to life and kept the show on the road.

Amazingly still plenty to see so we hope you’ll return sometime to enjoy more of our wee country!

If you fancy having your very own Scottish adventure then please do get in touch and we can start crafting your very own special tour. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

07/06/2024

Unexpectedly found ourselves in Edinburgh tonight at the first night of the UK leg of Eras Tour 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 - a spectacular evening of music, colour, dancing and fun. She has so much energy but someone get her along to Marks and Spencers tomorrow to get a warmer pair of tights…it was chilly out there!

04/06/2024

Beautiful afternoon here by the 18th green of the Old Course. Hold onto your hats though…it’s windy |

14/05/2024

We were so pleased to welcome this special family from Germany back to Scotland in April. From history in Edinburgh, windy beaches and fish and chips in Fife, whisky and wanders in the Highlands and beautiful seafood on the West Coast it was a brilliant adventure for three generations of the family.

We are working on some more great adventures for guests joining us later in 2024 and into 2025. If you like the idea of exploring Scotland but not quite sure where to start or how to narrow down the options then let us help you!

10/05/2024

Enjoying a northern lights show here in St Andrews right now - the best we’ve ever seen. So magical to see |

06/05/2024

Really excited to be part of the team hosting this wonderful group of ladies here in Scotland this week. From our beautiful capital of Edinburgh and the Forth Valley up into Highland Perthshire and beyond these ladies have lots to explore. With a love of history, culture, great local food and drink and most notably Outlander it’s going to be a lot of fun. It was great to meet everyone at the beginning of the tour on the weekend here in Edinburgh.

25/04/2024

Final call for those interested in a tailored small group adventure in Shetland this summer. Running from 12-17 August 2024 with the wonderful as your host this is a unique and wonderful opportunity to explore this beautiful part of Scotland.

Are you interested to join us?

21/04/2024

Just a few short miles south west of Edinburgh you’ll find yourself here in the Pentlands. A wonderful maze of trails across peaks, through glens and around the reservoirs - a wonderful day in the great outdoors (even in-between April showers |

12/04/2024

Hello Glasgow…lively, colourful, bustling and cultural. We always enjoy a few days exploring this brilliant Scottish city |

09/04/2024

Puffins in Scotland....we love them! My late dad took this photo on one of his many adventures to the north-west coast of Scotland. He loved the great outdoors, the mountains, our islands and the sea - he definitely passed on his love of 'home' to us!

05/04/2024

Not exactly the sort of weather we were expecting today in Scotland…at least a great opportunity for a late season snowman. What will tomorrow bring? For our newly arrived guests out on the road, let’s hope for some ☀️

03/04/2024

After a few very wet days - more than you might expect from April Showers for sure - I’m thinking back to just a few days ago on Easter Sunday when we enjoyed a gloriously sunny and warm walk in the Lomond Hills (even took off my jacket - summer is coming)!

Walking up Bishop Hill near Scotlandwell we completed a great circular route through old woodland and out onto the open hillside with beautiful views across Loch Leven. We found a great spot for rolling our painted eggs before returning down the hill and home for more egg hunts and a delicious Sunday roast with family.

28/03/2024

We invite you to experience the Shetland Islands with one of the locals, Leah Irvine. Enjoy this unique and immersive six day experience as you explore the islands through a selection of carefully curated activities and entertainment. With spaces limited to 10 people we are now taking bookings.

Get in touch to reserve your spot and look forward to an exciting adventure in Scotland this August.

27/03/2024

On wet and dreary day here in our part Scotland we’re thinking back to brighter days last summer and a lovely wee family escape on the west coast and Glencoe. Exploring with the wee ones is great fun and keeps the pace slower than you might otherwise travel - plenty of time for strolls, paddles, cycles, play parks, and snack stops |

23/03/2024

22/03/2024

It’s official…Spring is here 🌼 🐑 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

21/03/2024

Really excited to launch a six day small group experience to explore the fascinating islands of Shetland this Summer. Hosted by the wonderful Leah Irvine, a born and bred Shetlander, you'll be in fantastic hands as you explore the history, heritage, wildlife, food, drink and landscapes of this wonderful part of Scotland |

Discover more information and enquire at https://www.capercaillieescapes.com/trips/exploring-shetland/

28/02/2024

Recognise this? This wee stone, turf and thatch cottage found on Culloden Battlefield is named Leanach Cottage and shares a fascinating history over the centuries |

17/02/2024

Did you know Scotland has a giant 3D map made of concrete? 🤯

The Great Polish Map of Scotland is located in the grounds of Barony Castle Hotel.

It was built in the 1970s by Polish war veterans as a token of gratitude for the Scottish hospitality they received during WWII.

📸 Incredible picture captured by The Kilted Photographer

16/02/2024

On a dreich February day in Edinburgh it was a real treat to lunch at SushiSamba Restaurant in the new W Hotel. Delicious, and even through the drizzle the views of this historic skyline were superb |

16/02/2024

Wonderful old Carrbridge in the Cairngorm National Park - famous for this magical 18th century bridge crossing the Dulnain River |

07/02/2024

Beautiful day by the Firth of Forth - hardly a cloud in the sky but a nip in the air. This view of the historic Forth Rail Bridge over to Fife never gets old |

25/01/2024

Haggis, neeps and tatties…our way! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

25 January celebrates Robert Burns and alongside a wee dram many Scots will sit down to a Burn’s Supper of haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (potato). Have you tried it?

14/01/2024

Nothing beats an afternoon out on the Fife Coast enjoying some fresh air on a bright sunny winters day topped off with a glorious sunset. We even managed to squeeze in a wee hot chocolate with marshmallows to warm up in one of our favourite coastal cafes |

21/12/2023

Some fine single malt from Aberdeenshire and our wee quaich at the ready for sharing with family and friends as they visit over the Christmas period. Slainte Mhath!