“Holidaying on home turf, albeit a little forced upon us recently, has never seemed so appealing. Nor – largely as a result of the pandemic – has it been so sought after; watching a growing wave of interest sweep across the UK’s best cities and beautiful landscapes, the travel industry is racing to curate exceptional staycation experiences.”

“It’s not hard to see why. From the intricate islets of western Scotland to the creative Mecca of St Ives, there is so much to see, smell, taste and feel on our impossibly varied little island, it could easily fill a lifetime of adventures.”

“Adventure and yacht specialist Pelorus is also eyeing up Western Scotland for 2021. New itineraries include mountain biking and boating across Knoydart and Rum and collecting scallops with local fisherman. Further south, Pettitts has launched a new guided wildlife tour of Islay, and Wilderness Scotland’s head guide Myles Farnbank will take guests (beginners or experienced) on a kayaking adventure around the Isle of Mull.”