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National GeographicJul 13, 2026

Find a pint at the edge of the map in these remote pubs

A pint is never as satisfying as when it’s well earned — whether at the end of a long climb, a windswept ridge walk or a lonely road through the mountains.

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The Crask InnRestaurantHistoric Highland pub that also functions as a church.
Elsewhere
Tan Hill InnRestaurantKirkby Stephen, United KingdomBritain’s highest pub, on the Pennine Way.
Pennine Way National TrailTrailKirkby Stephen, United Kingdom11 miles from Tan Hill Inn.
The Old ForgePubKnoydart, United KingdomRemote pub on Knoydart Peninsula, community-owned.
Glenfinnan ViaductSightGlenfinnan, United KingdomFamous landmark, start of a hike to The Old Forge.
The Skirrid Mountain InnRestaurantLlanvihangel Crucorney, United KingdomWales's oldest pub, said to be haunted.
Bannau Brycheiniog National ParkSightLlanvihangel Crucorney, United KingdomNational park in Wales.
Biddy’s O’BarnesRestaurantBarnesmore Gap, IrelandPub in Barnesmore Gap, Blue Stack Mountains.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 15

7 Castle Stays in Scotland That Feel Straight Out of 'The Traitors'

From dramatic dining rooms to shadowy staircases, these stays in the Scottish Highlands deliver all the intrigue of The Traitors, without the risk of banishment.

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Dollarbeg CastleHotelGothic baronial castle built in 1890
Balcarres North LodgeHotelMiniature castle with red walls and copper bathtub
The ScriptoriumHotelApartment inside St. Benedict’s Abbey with stained-glass windows
Ardross CastleHotelIt is located just north of Inverness in the beautiful…
Fort AugustusNeighborhoodThe village has a population of around 620 (2020).
The Dunnet EstateHotelNine uniquely decorated rooms blending traditional and modern
Coillemore HouseHotelStylish manor that sleeps a group of ten
CannichHotelWarm holiday cottage, rustic and inviting
KingillieHotel18th-century home with ornate old-world detail
Loch LomondSight
Trossachs National ParkSight
Ochil HillsSight
Dumbarnie LinksSight
Elie ChainwalkTrail
KingsbarnsNeighborhood
St. Benedict's AbbeySight
Dollarbeg VillageNeighborhood
East NeukNeighborhood

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 7, 2025

Expect to See These Hotels All Over Your Feed in 2026

From Venice to Kyoto and Costa Rica, it's going to be an unforgettable year for newcomers and familiar faces alike.

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HopeHotelRetreat on vast Sutherland estate, part of rewilding project
Elsewhere
The CooperHotelCharleston, United StatesWaterfront location overlooking Charleston Harbor
The Knox Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts CollectionHotelDallas, United StatesAnchors the magnetic Knox Street neighborhood
White ElephantHotelAspen, United StatesThird outpost with 54 rooms and mountain views
The Selvedge, a SingleThread InnHotelHealdsburg, United StatesRestored 1895 River Belle Inn on Russian River banks
The Huntington HotelHotelSan Francisco, United StatesGrande dame of Nob Hill, renovated by Ken Fulk
The Vineta, Oetker HotelsHotelPalm Beach, United StatesHistoric building on Cocoanut Row, recently renovated
1 Hotel AustinHotelAustin, United StatesNature-driven approach on banks of Waller Creek
AmanvariHotelCosta Palmas, MexicoUltra-luxe serenity within Costa Palmas community
Siari, a Ritz-Carlton ReserveHotelNayarit, MexicoEstate on 920 acres along Mexico's Pacific coast
JW Marriott Costa ElenaHotelGuanacaste, Costa RicaChic new all-inclusive property with 415 rooms
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences CartagenaHotelCartagena, ColombiaSpans heritage buildings in vibrant Getsemaní
Explora El CalafateHotelEl Calafate, ArgentinaLuxury lodge near Lake Argentino with glacier views
Inkaterra Cabo BlancoHotelPiura, PeruEco-tourism destination on Peru's northern coastline
Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty ArchHotelLondon, United KingdomOccupies a Grade-I listed monument near Trafalgar Square
Cambridge House, Auberge CollectionHotelLondon, United KingdomGeorgian mansion on Piccadilly, balancing heritage and polish
The NewmanHotelLondon, United KingdomBoutique hotel in Fitzrovia with Art Deco design
Mercer MadridHotelMadrid, SpainLandmarked building, former HQ of Sociedad General Azucarera
Vestige Can JordiHotelFormentera, SpainLocated on Cala Saona, one of the island's best beaches
Zannier BendorHotelÎle de Bendor, FranceReimagined Provençal village on a private island
Airelles Palladio VeneziaHotelVenice, ItalyOccupies three historic buildings on Giudecca

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 8, 2025

Winding Through the Scottish Highlands on the Royal Scotsman Train

Writer Megan Spurrell hops aboard the Royal Scotsman, a Belmond train, for four days traveling through Scotland's scenic countryside.

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Royal ScotsmanPlaceElegant cardinal-painted train for travel in Scotland
Venice Simplon-Orient-ExpressPlaceRevived route of the iconic Orient-Express
Cairngorms National ParksSightScenic park the train winds through
Achnashellach ForestSightForest the train winds through
InvernessNeighborhoodLong regarded as the de facto capital of the Scottish Highlands, it is the administrative centre for The Highland…
PlocktonNeighborhoodCoastal village visited on the train route
Orient-ExpressPlaceBelmond’s iconic train is now overnighting between Paris and Portofino, bringing old-world glamour to the Italian…
Loch CarronSightLoch on Scotland's northern coast
Edinburgh's Waverly StationSight

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