2026 promises to be a stellar year for some of Scotland’s most coveted attractions and regions. Here’s a rundown of the very best visitor experiences to add to a tartan-bound bucket list, each of which I’ll be leaping at the chance to indulge in myself. 

A good hotel should always be something of a surprise. The Bristol - situated pristinely on the West Country capital’s historic dock and near many of the city’s most iconic sights and must-visit locales - provides pleasant surprises that just keep coming.