Choosing Scotland for a romantic escape means immersing your two souls in unique rural loveliness. Think vast open skies sprinkled with stars, vibrant heather-covered hills, and deep, shimmering lochs for starters.
Better still, each one of these retreats is beautifully primed for you to take advantage of that incredible natural scenery. You could be snuggled up inside, watching a storm brewing through enormous windows (seriously… is there anything cosier, especially when accompanied by a wee dram?)
Perhaps you’ll relax in the early morning sunshine, savouring your first coffee of the day against a backdrop of ancient castle-dotted hills and a soundtrack of birdsong. Or how about watching the sun sink behind Scots pine-covered mountains, from the warming comfort of an al fresco hot tub?
Whether you opt for a soaring treehouse, a homemade off-grid sanctuary, or an architect-designed masterpiece (there’s even a divine converted church-for-two!), you’ll be delightfully surrounded by the kind of rich rural romance that only exists in Bonnie Scotland.
(All you’ve got to do now is decide whether to bring your bikes and hiking boots for exploring, or sit back, open a bottle of wine, and enjoy the view!)
Author: Nina Jervis-Green
Image: Rink Hill | Galashiels
