Queen Victoria fell in love with this area, and perhaps you will too? Situated on the eastern edge of the Cairngorms National Park, between the pretty towns of Banchory and Braemar and following the River Dee, it's a beautiful part of the country well worth exploring. Hillwalking is a big draw with easy access to the Cairngorms, but there's plenty at a lower level too - explore Linn O'Dee in the Mar Lodge Estate (near Braemar) for well-marked trails or wander among the Scots Pine trees and spot red squirrels at Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve near Aboyne. The Great Western Bridge over the River Kelvin is the most recognisable landmark in an area of Glasgow that sits at the centre of a resurgent West End. The Kelvinbridge neighbourhood is home to some of the city’s most interesting independent businesses, set on and around the grand boulevard of Great Western Road with its period residential architecture and bohemian atmosphere.

Head to Dundee this year, the UK’s only UNESCO city of design. You can start at the V & A Dundee and explore both design heritage and contemporary design. 2022 will see V&A Dundee curate its first major exhibition, running from April to September and focused on the chequered history of tartan; encompassing tradition and rebellion, and exploring its influence on everything from architecture and fashion to product design and performance. In 2000 Peter Irvine was given the Thistle award for his personal contribution to tourism in Scotland and in 2002 gained another Thistle award for the Glasgow Art Fair.

Locally, the four-star Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel recently reopened under brand new ownership and the five-star Hotel De Vin at One Devonshire Gardens offers luxury boutique stays in individually styled rooms within a tree-lined Victorian terrace. The proximity to Glasgow University ensures a youthful energy in the area. With students moving into the purpose-built accommodation for the duration of studies, families have sought out refurbished tenement flats around Woodlands Road.

TheTraigh Hornais Clachan SandsonNorth Uistis also an impressive stretch of pristine white sands, perfect for a scenic stroll or a picnic on the beach, as well as the crystal-clear waters and shallow bay making the perfect opportunity for snorkelling and swimming. Head for a wander at dusk to enjoy an immaculate sunset in one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland! Time to stop daydreaming. Turn your travel plans into reality and let us be your guide for some Scottish inspiration! It’s not only the big islands that are covered. Wee isles like Easdale (which once supplied the world its slate) appears to maintain a precarious truce with the sea, judging from the epic drone picture by Iain Masterton. Food & Drink:Book into The Boathouse for a delectable meal. With a great selection of fresh seafood andrecognition from the Michelin Guide five years running, it’ll be a fining dining experience for sure.

In Perthshire, the heart of Scotland, picturesque towns bloom with flowers, distilleries emit tempting malty odors and sheep graze in impossibly green meadows. There's a feeling of the bounty of nature that no other place in Scotland can replicate. The true Scot's insider's guide to the very best Scotland has to offer. Fully revised and updated in Pete Irvine’s own unique style, the 13th edition includes over 2000 recommendations for every type of adventure. This eastern tip of north Scotland, part of the famous North Coast 500 driving route, is an untouched and beautiful part of Scotland, just waiting to be discovered.