Peter Irvine

From the Highlands to the Trossachs, these road and ferry routes offer striking scenery, wildlife and history — and maybe even a kelpie or two

From Edinburgh to Inverness, Peter Irvine picks his favourite spots for a glass of something delicious and even a bite to eat

From a Newhaven harbourside café to a van on the Isle of Mull, these are Peter Irvine’s favourites from the latest edition of his travel guide

Peter Irvine picks his favourite boozers for great grub, including a feelgood Glasgow bar and a bistro on the banks of the River Tyne

Peter Irvine’s top picks for a swing and a stay, including a country house next to Sam Torrance’s favourite hole and a ‘not too golfy’ spot in charming Dornoch

Peter Irvine picks his favourite activity-focused places to stay with children, including a brilliant Borders resort and a hotel that will spark lifelong love of Arran

Venture into the vaults under the Royal Mile and explore eerie coastal settings, but be careful — these historic places are not for the faint of heart

Peter Irvine picks his favourite historic holiday homes, including James Boswell’s Ayrshire family seat and a survivor of the Scottish Renaissance

Peter Irvine picks his favourite kirks, including the smallest cathedral in Europe and an abbey for Outlander fans

Peter Irvine picks his favourite spots, including a diner with some of the best burgers in Edinburgh and Middle-eastern fine dining in Glasgow