The warm summer months make us all feel a little restless and when it comes to entertaining the family over the holidays it's always good to have a little inspiration.
Recent data for UK holidaymakers has revealed that Scotland is this summer’s must-visit destination, with beaches, countryside and historical landmarks just some of the attractions the country has to offer travellers.
To help with ideas of the best places to go, Verdant Leisure asked travel expert Francesca Houldsworth to pick out some of her hidden gems and one fairytale castle perched on a clifftop just an hour south of Glasgow was her top pick.