From Issue Ten of Hidden Scotland Magazine

Nature Inspired Places to Stay

Places to stay that bring the outside in.

Words by Rosie Steer

Printed in Issue Ten of Hidden Scotland Magazine, Spring and Summer 2025.

Whether you’re looking for a forest retreat, a luxury stay on the coast or a scenic off-grid spot in which to recharge, these nature-inspired places to stay pay homage to their surroundings by bringing the outside in.

“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where Nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike.” So said Scots-born naturalist and environmental philosopher John Muir in his book, The Yosemite, in 1912.

Inver, Argyll & Bute by Alexander Baxter

John Muir’s words seem more apt than ever in our fast-paced modern world. Even in micro doses, I’m sure we all know the mood-boosting potential of getting outside - even just for a brisk wee walk around the block. And when we can fully immerse ourselves in the natural world for longer spells, we can find a way to truly slow down and recharge. From coast to forest, mountain to loch, in Scotland we’re spoilt for choice of places to spend time in nature, with unique spots that celebrate and reflect the beauty of Scotland’s wild outdoors - whether in their eye-catching design or the delicious food they serve.

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