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There's nothing quite like gliding through stunning countryside from the comfort of a steam train, and it will come as no surprise that this method of transport is often associated with the golden age of travel. What's even better is that we can still do this today!

In our modern…

We are delighted to share that we have partnered with a provider to offer you fully comprehensive travel insurance that covers COVID-19 from as little as just £17.50 per person*, meaning there's one less thing to worry about the next time you head out on holiday with us. 

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If you want to explore the natural world on your next holiday, why not consider one of the following tours? Whether or not wildlife is the main focus, each of these holidays will have you coming face-to-face with endemic fauna in magnificent destinations. So, where can we take you and…

The Scottish Islands are incredibly beautiful, home to stunning landscapes, rich history and unique charm, and we have rounded up five of our favourites that we would absolutely recommend you visit. What's more, with Brightwater, you can...…

We are delighted to unveil our brand new Scotland brochure for 2021. Yes, 2020 may have kept us at home for a large part of the year, but better times are on the horizon – and we very much look forward to welcoming you back to our glorious home country…

If you're itching to get away on holiday, you're in luck – our brand new 2021 Gardens and Archaeology brochure is finally here. 

Among the pages of this exciting new offering are a selection of memorable holidays, both new and returning, which will take you around the world from England…

If you're something of a history buff and you love to discover stories about the places you visit on holiday, why not consider one of our archaeological adventures? From Malta and Greece, to Italy and Albania, we have a broad selection of tours on offer both this year and for…

From July 10th, many destinations around the world will once again be open to visitors. This long-awaited news comes after a period of great uncertainty, following the global COVID-19 pandemic that changed so many of our travel plans. To find out the most up-to-date list of countries now opening up…

If you've been dreaming of exploring the vast Scottish countryside, discovering the archaeological treasures hidden among its islands or simply enjoying a warming dram at a world-renowned whisky distillery – good news is finally here. Scotland is finally opening for tourism on 15th July. We've been based in Cupar for…