Unusual holidays in Scotland

Perhaps you want a Hen Party where you can make your own communal wool hanging. Perhaps craft's your bag, or you want to improve your landscape painting. There are painting courses, photography voyages and craft getaways in our list of unusual holidays in Scotland. Wild haggis roam the hills, and your local loch might just contain a monster: it's a great place to be different.

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Lands End To John O'Groats cycling trip

Lands End To John O'Groats cycling trip

Britain's classic cycling challenge
From £2,245 16 days ex flights
Small group travel
Scotland painting holiday, around the blooming heather

Scotland painting holiday, around the blooming heather

Exploring the incredibly varied landscapes of the far north
From £1,150 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 26 Jun
Photography cruise in Scotland

Photography cruise in Scotland

Scottish Island cruises perfect for relaxing & photography.
From £2,020 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2025: 27 Sep
Art cruise in Scotland

Art cruise in Scotland

Scottish Island cruises perfect for relaxing and painting
From £2,020 to £2,050 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2025: 1 Sep
2026: 22 Apr
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