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If you're going to make the journey to Scotland, why not maximise your time there by doing a bit of island hopping? There are around 900 of them dotted around the shorelines, some uninhabited and others boasting amazing sites to visit, and there are a range of ways to travel…

Here, at Brightwater HQ, we love sitting down to plan new holidays for the future and our new 2021 preview brochure is filled with a fabulous selection! We have a broad range of new trips on offer, which include river cruises and far-flung adventures along with a Caledonian rail journey…

Is there anything better than chugging along a scenic railway in the charming carriage of a steam train as the world glides by? We have created a new rail tour for 2021, a four-day Caledonian Days holiday.

Beginning at the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, you’ll enjoy an authentic steam-hauled train…

Sometimes, when planning our holidays, the temptation to get more for our money by venturing further afield is too strong to resist and the spirit of adventure takes over. This is why we created four exciting new long-haul tours for 2021, which are perfect for the intrepid traveller.

Before we…

We know that our guests love flowers and gardens as much as we do, which is why we’ve designed two special dedicated Botanical Tours for 2021. These holidays aim to showcase the very best of the flora on display in the areas visited, while taking you to glorious gardens and…

We are delighted to reveal that our 2021 preview brochure is almost ready to be shared with you all. Packed with exciting new holidays, which range from far-flung adventures of a lifetime to river cruises and even a new steam train-based tour, we hope you like what's in store for…

Do you love sneaking a peek at the interiors of other people’s homes? Are you enchanted by buildings with magnificent architecture? Do stories of the past capture your imagination? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we think you might enjoy our four new Historic Houses holidays, which…

We caught up with the fantastic Trevor Edwards, who will be leading both of our Ireland tours this year to find out 10 reasons why you should explore this magnificent country with him. From amazing landscapes to the warmth of its people, there is something to delight and enchant every…

If you're fascinated by history and you're thinking about visiting Scotland, why not combine the two and treat yourself to a place on our upcoming In the Footsteps of the Picts holiday? Choose the 19th June departure and you'll be accompanied by expert Peter Yeoman (pictured below), an archaeologist with…