Sleeps: 20 Bedrooms: 11 Bathrooms: 6
Type: Seclusion, Mindfulness, Celebration, Family
Features & Activities: Boating, fishing, kayaking, rural
Location: Loch Moidart, off the West Coast of Scottish Highlands
Those Looking For: Time to reconnect, get off the grid and re-energise
Eilean Shona has a rich cultural programme of workshops and residencies and Eilean Shona’s cultural focus remains a central theme. Artists and writers taking part have included Louisa Young, Ben Rivers, Ayan Farah, Paul Kindersly, Laura Lancaster, Pep Duran Esteva, Carmen Galofre and many more.
Shona Artists Residency Programme
The island has long been an inspiration for artists and writers and to build on this legacy we are launching an annual residency programme from March 2021.
More details on the residency programme and application
Shona Retreats
Courses, led by experienced teachers, will focus on exploring creativity in this truly unique island setting. Cut off from the world and all its stresses, you will be immersed in nature and surrounded by wildlife. Retreats are aimed at both the beginner and those with more experience.
Writing workshops have been led by Amy Liptrot, Raffaella Barker, Hilary Boyd and Freya North. Our next writing workshop will take place in the Autumn of 2020.
Podcast. Holly chats to Vanessa Branson about all the wonderful experiences to be had on her exclusive Scottish Island, Eilean Shona.
Sample itinerary ideas that can include Eilean Shona : The Highlands and Private Island
Other relevant links : Chatting with Holly Blog
Coworth Park
Rooms: 71 guest rooms including 8 Suites and 2 Signature Suites, North Lodge and The Dower House
Type: Family, Couples, Equestrian and Sporting Enthusiasts
Features & Activities: Enjoy quintessentially English activities in a stunning parkland setting such as tennis, croquet and horse-riding or explore at your own pace on one of the hotel’s bicycles.
Location: Only 20 minutes from London Heathrow Airport and an easy 45 minutes from central London
The Fife Arms
Sunday Times Hotel of the Year 2019, the Fife Arms is a Victorian Coaching Inn that has been imaginatively restored in a resolutely Victorian style with a unique charm and is located in the historic Scottish village of Braemar amidst the majestic landscape of the Cairngorms National Park. As a fascinating passion project from international art dealers Hauser & Wirth, there are over 12,000 pieces of artworks and antiques here, and interior designer Russell Sage, working in collaboration with local historians, ensured that every square centimetre of the hotel evokes the traditions and customs of the Scottish Highlands.
Rooms : 46 Bedrooms and Suites Type : Couples, Active Outdoors, Art, Royal
Corrour Lodge
Sleeps: 28 Bedrooms: 7 Double ensuite with a kid’s bunkroom sleeps 14 Bathrooms: 9
Type: Family/multigenerational, Groups, Corporate, Seclusion
Features & Activities: Remote, Rural, Wild Swimming, Sauna Cabins, Hiking, Country Sports, Mountain Biking, Pony Trekking, Boating and Games Room
Location: Approximately 90 minutes from Inverness Airport
Those looking for: Time to reconnect, re-energise, embrace wilderness, motivate teams, celebrate