With holiday plans severely limited, we’ve asked writer, photographer and the founder of Hidden Scotland, Jack Cairney, to share the best modern holiday homes in Scotland to give us something to look forward to. These architect-designed spaces are the current source of our post-lockdown holiday daydreams, with thoughts of hiking up a Munro, soaking in a bath or maybe just staring out across the landscape next to a roaring fire all playing on heavy rotation.
Jack Cairney: The Scottish landscape is the perfect antidote to modern life, a chance to slow down, or stop altogether, to observe, breathe and relax. I’ve found that the most memorable holidays are often defined by the quality of where you stay, which in this landscape means a well-designed holiday cottage that brings you closer to nature while providing a sense of calm and relaxation. Here are six of the most inspiring and unusual properties for a stay in Scotland.
Harlosh Black H
This stealthy hideout cuts an angular profile into the dramatic landscape of Isle of Skyes west coast – a markedly modern addition to this ancient setting. It was conceived as a minimalist space in which little distracts from the main event (the views) and, as such, a simple palette of oak and concrete comes together with low-key Scandi furniture to restful effect. Put the wood-burning stove on, make a coffee, take a seat and stare out onto Lock Bracadale: this is Skye at its best.
