PHOTO COMPETITION WINNER - PETS ON HOLIDAY CATEGORY: The second winner of our 2017 photo competition was this shot entitled 'on otter watch' by Joanne Zambonini, taken from the garden at Bunallt Eachain Cottage near Salen. Congratulations to Joanne who has won £100 in holiday gift vouchers. Don't forget to enter the 2018 competition that is currently running and has a new category for drone photos!

LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY at Inchrye Lodge overlooking Lindores Loch and just half an hour's drive from the historic 'home of golf' St Andrews. Sleeping up to 4 people it is now available for a week's stay starting Saturday, 17 March for just £295 - saving £100!

SAVE £100 on a stay at The Hirsel near Dunkeld in Perthshire. This traditional cottage is set in a rural spot in a handy location between Dunkeld and Blairgowrie in beautiful Perthshire. Pet friendly and sleeping up to 4 people it is now available for a week's stay starting Saturday, 31 March for just £425 - saving £100!

LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY at Gorteneorn Bothy on the gorgeous Ardnamurchan peninsula and in walking distance from the beautiful 'singing sands' beach. Pet friendly and sleeping 2 people it is the perfect romantic retreat, now available for a week's stay from Sunday, 11 March for just £275 - saving £150!

As you'll have seen in the media, the Scottish Borders has experienced some pretty extreme weather over the past couple of days. The snow, whilst being very pretty, is causing issues for our staff getting into the office. Please bear with us during this time - we aim to be back to full capacity as soon as is safely possible.

WIN A FREE HOLIDAY! We are now offering the chance to win a free week's stay at charming Meadowside near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders, one of 4 of our lovely properties on the Whitmuir Estate (goo.gl/HukS7P). Sleeping 2 people it is the perfect place for a romantic break and is very well placed for exploring the beautiful Border countryside. The holiday must be taken before 26 May 2018. Simply like and share this post to be in with a chance of winning!

LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY at Woodburn Lodge near Hawick in the Scottish Borders. This comfortable and spacious house is pet friendly and ideally placed for exploring the surrounding countryside. A week's stay starting Saturday, 17 February is now only £345 for 6 people and £500 for up to 10 people - saving £250!

FEATURED: Ardlochy Lodge occupies a beautiful setting overlooking Loch Lochy, just 10 miles from Fort William where skiing, mountain biking and a range of other activities can be tried. This stylish house has plenty of room to spread out into and a summerhouse with gorgeous views down the loch towards Ben Nevis. A week's stay start at just £995 for 8 people or £1,295 for 11 people (making use of the annexe).

LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY at Ashintully Castle Cottage, set within the grounds of Ashintully Castle between Pitlochry and Blairgowrie. With 3,000 acres of land on the estate there are endless opportunities for walking and fishing and it also makes a great base for exploring further afield. Sleeping up to 4 people and welcoming 2 dogs, it is now available for the week starting Saturday, 10 February for only £275 - saving £120!

Searching for the perfect wedding venue? We can offer you something a bit different. Just picture taking your vows on the shore of a stunning Scottish loch or in the grounds of an impressive country house. Our blog showcases some of the venues we have to offer:

DO YOU HAVE A SENSE OF ADVENTURE? If you're thinking of something a bit different for your 2018 holiday why not try Rientraid Cottage in the dramatic and rugged landscape of Assynt? With spacious accommodation, wonderful views of Loch a'Chairn Bhain, access to the shore for fishing and canoeing/kayaking and 40 acres to explore, there is plenty to keep you busy. You and your luggage are even transported from the parking area down to the house in a 4x4 - quite the way to start your adventure!

PHOTO COMPETITION WINNER - LIFESTYLE CATEGORY: We had a great response from last year's photo competition and have enjoyed looking through all the entries. The winner of the first category is this wonderful shot by Barrie Hopkinson taken on the beautiful coral beach at Ard Ban near Applecross. Congratulations Barrie - you have won £100 in holiday gift vouchers. The 2018 competition is now open (with a new category for drone photos) - get entering now!