Lickleyhead Castle

For 2027, a Scottish Coolcation could be the sweet spot: fresh air, long daylight hours, beaches that look far more Mediterranean than people expect. There's brilliant food, castles, wildlife, kids’ activities, Highland games, and enough space for the whole family to come along without anyone melting.

The Gonks of Gardenshillock Storybook Trail in Aberdeenshire is a fun place to take young children.