Peter Irvine

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

Peter Irvine picks the most atmospheric hangouts for a drink, including the oldest inn on Skye and a cheery Hebridean outpost

Winter in Scotland might not be everyone’s favourite season, but what is better than stepping off a frostbitten street and into a cosy pub?

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