Daviot Luxury Pods

Difficult it may be to leave this luxurious spot, but it’s worth it to head to Loch Ness for a wild swim at Dores (25 minutes’ drive) or to drive the scenic route along the loch to Fort Augustus (50 minutes). There you can watch boats toiling up the lock flight into the Caledonian Canal or hop on a cruise for a tour of the loch and (perhaps) a sighting of Nessie. To learn about the history of the Highland region, walk around the sombre Culloden Battlefield (15 minutes), have a peek at ancient Cawdor Castle and Gardens (20 minutes), or tour waterside Urquhart Castle (40 minutes) before ending the day with a potter in Inverness Botanic Gardens (20 minutes). In winter, Aviemore (half an hour) is the local hotspot for skiing, while you can climb, hike and cycle in the Cairngorms National Park (half an hour) any time of year. Keep active kids occupied with raft rides at Landmark Forest Adventure Park (25 minutes) and sort any rainy days with a workout on the indoor climbing wall at Inverness Leisure (20 minutes).