Stretching across 45,000 acres of mystical woodlands, twinkling lochs and babbling brooks, Glenfeshie Estate is the perfect place in which to escape. Located within the Cairngorms National Park, bens and munros (peaks and mountains) provide endless opportunities for exploration, whether you're trekking across squelching peatland or testing your ability to spot swooping golden eagles. In a lodge bearing typical 19th-century Scottish architecture, chat to Glenfeshie gamekeepers to learn about the best stalking spots in the Caledonian Pines, where they fish for salmon, and other farming methods that make the estate's kitchen one of the Highlands' best.

This art-filled hotel pairs traditional Scottish rusticity with whimsical touches. Wander through Hauser & Wirth-designed interiors to spot works by Lucian Freud, Picasso and Louise Bourgeois. Later, settle in at the The Clunie Dining Room (named after the River Clunie which winds past the hotel) to admire the cubistoid mural made by Argentinian artist Guillermo Kuitca which adorns the walls and dine on seasonal produce sourced from Cairngorm farms nearby.

Bo & Birdy at the Blythswood offers a retreat in Glasgow's bustling city centre. Slide into leather booths and peruse a menu curated by head chef Gillian Matthews, backdropped by monochrome floors, decadent lighting fixtures and a scaled teal bar. Feast on produce from Scottish farms and locally owned businesses, including rare-breed pork pies sourced from Ardunan Farm and scallops from Orkney.

This Scottish lodge takes inspiration from its locale. Days here should be spent hiking around the rugged Highlands before returning to warm up by the living-room fire or soak up views of Ben Loyal mountain from the conservatory. Food is sourced from local farmers and growers. Expect breakfasts of homemade yoghurt and freshly made bread, and daily-changing dinner menus that are dictated by the bounty from local farms.

This tranquil oasis hidden in the Highlands pairs contemporary Danish design with Scottish farmhouse traditions. An emphasis is placed on connecting with the "then and now" - inside, televisions are replaced with crackling fires surrounded by sofas draped in furs, days are spent braving the Scottish elements and hiking through the rugged hinterlands, and food is served on communal dining tables that place focus on friendly chit-chat. Feast on locally sourced, homemade meals made by in-house chef Tom, with seasonal dishes consisting of freshly caught fish and meats served with fruit and vegetables harvested from the gardens.