Burns Country & the Scottish Borders
This self-drive tour will take you on an unforgettable journey through the Scottish Borders and south west Scotland, where you will discover magnificent abbeys, breathtaking countryside, ancient castles, and a flourishing cultural and culinary scene.
Click here to find out more about our Burns Country & the Scottish Borders self-drive tour.
Selected highlights:
- Explore the picturesque countryside of the Scottish Borders
- Melrose Abbey - the resting place of the heart of Robert the Bruce
- Discover Ayrshire - the beautiful region which inspired Scotland's Bard, Robert Burns
- Abbotsford House - the Gothic mansion which was home to Sir Walter Scott
- Star gaze in Dumfries & Galloway - home to some of the darkest skies in Scotland
- Culzean Castle - the holiday home of President Eisenhower
About Us
Established in Scotland in 2004, Absolute Escapes is an award-winning specialist in self-drive tours of Scotland. Our exceptional reputation has developed through a deep passion and knowledge of Scotland - we firmly believe that your visit should be truly unforgettable.
Our self-drive tours offer complete freedom of choice. The itineraries and accommodation on our website is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit your preferences. This allows you to explore your interests at your own pace, and stay in your preferred style of accommodation - with our specialists' knowledge always at your disposal.
Fair Prices
While many travel companies like to promote low prices, we believe that value for money is more important. This translates into charging a fair price for your holiday - whether staying in simple guest houses or luxurious hotels - and not compromising on quality. We want you to travel with us again and know that you will not do this if you feel that you paid too much for your arrangements.
Creating Your Perfect Trip
If you would like us to contact you with a proposal for your tailor-made holiday in Scotland, please get in touch with us via the following methods. Our holiday suggestions are individually designed to suit your personal requirements, so the more detail you can provide us with, the better.
Complete our Online Enquiry Form
Email us at enquiries@absoluteescapes.com
Phone us on +44 (0) 131 610 1210
Price on Request
Departure days
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January — December
Contact details
Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH1 1LT
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Absolute Escapes
Absolute Escapes is a leading specialist in self-guided walking holidays and tailor-made travel to Scotland. We offer self-guided walking holidays on some of the finest long-distance trails in Scotland, including the West Highland Way, Great Glen Way, Speyside Way, and Skye Trail. We also specialise in tailor-made travel to Scotland including self-drive itineraries and escorted tours. We customise all of our itineraries to your exact requirements based on our experience and intimate knowledge of Scotland.
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