Chilled summer holidays
Rest and relaxation in the pretty village of Insch
Step away from the rush and settle into a gentler rhythm by visiting Aberdeenshire in the Highlands of Scotland.
From lochs, glens and coastlines, Aberdeenshire offers restorative places where you can move slowly and reconnect with what matters. Refresh your body in cool, clear waters, from sheltered lochs to quiet river pools framed by heather, stone and pine.
A gentle open-water swim can steady the breath, clear the mind and bring you closer to the landscape around you.
Plan time for unhurried days, simple rituals and places designed for deep, restorative rest. Choose a countryside break at The Station Hotel in Insch, made for lingering: wide horizons, rolling green hills, slow villages and cosy evenings after a day outdoors.
Discover stays and experiences that help you pause, breathe easily and return home feeling renewed.
Travel lighter with Citylink
Leave the car behind and let the journey become part of the escape. With the £2 Bus Fare Cap Pilot making many participating journeys across the Highlands and Islands simpler and more affordable, it is easier to travel slowly, take in the scenery and explore unforgettable landscapes, welcoming towns and island routes with a lighter footprint.
