Scotland's Greatest Escape - Episode Guide

JJ Chalmers and Grado uncover the best holiday escapes in Scotland. But it's up to friends and families from all over the country to decide which escapes make it to the grand final.
In the first episode of this brand new series, lifelong Glaswegian friends the Karens are tasked with choosing Scotland's Greatest Luxury Escape.
They'll visit a secluded retreat - The Hideaway near Dundee, enjoy a private cruise aboard Argyll Cruising on the wonderful west coast, and finally visit Glenapp Castle on the Ayrshire coast. But only one escape will make it to the grand final.

JJ Chalmers and Grado uncover the best holiday escapes in Scotland. However, it's up to friends and families from all over Scotland to decide which escapes make it to the grand final.

Scotland's greatest campsite, caravan or chalet escape is decided by the Browns, a fun-loving family of four from central Scotland. With two kids under ten to entertain, how will they rate a night in the treehouses at Lanrick, a secluded, hand-crafted cabin at Arcadia Glamping and a campsite on a remote Hebridean island?

JJ Chalmers and Grado uncover the best holiday escapes in Scotland. However, it's up to friends and families from all over Scotland to decide which escapes make it to the grand final.

Scotland's greatest waterfront escape is decided by Suzie and Shirley, two best friends from Edinburgh. These city slickers are like fish out of water when it comes to these remote escapes, but they find themselves wowed by the contemporary Inverlonan bothies, a retreat on Davaar Island and The Boathouse on Arran.

JJ Chalmers and Grado uncover the best holiday escapes in Scotland. But it's up to friends and families from all over Scotland to decide which escapes make it to the grand final.

Scotland's greatest mind, body and soul escape is decided by father and daughter Graham and Aimee from Dumfriesshire. They jump out of their city break comfort zone into three well-being retreats, as they are soothed by the elegant Stobo spa, experience a close encounter at Sheepy Sleepovers and enjoy a handcrafted Romani caravan at Roulotte Retreat.

Scotland's Greatest Historic Escape is chosen by Mathew, his girlfriend Alexandra, little brother Malachi and mum Amanda, from Fife. This family of jetsetters have travelled all over the world but have never had a holiday in Scotland. They're stepping back in time to decide whether Douneside House, an Aberdeenshire retreat with a military past, 500-year-old Kilmartin Castle in Argyll and Bute, or The Lovat, a former train station hotel on the shores of Loch Ness, is their favourite.

It's the adventure escape category, and the Oliver family are tasked with rating the very best active getaways that Scotland has to offer. They take a trip to remote Doune Knoydart, which is only accessible by boat or a two-day hike across the mountains, Loch Ken Eco Bothies in Dumfries and Galloway, which boasts its own activity centre, and Eagle Brae, an eco-log cabin village set in an 8,000-acre estate in the heart of the Highlands. But which will they decide is worthy of a place in the grand final?

It's wildcard week, where we visit three escapes that don't fit into any of this year's categories but that our industry panel decided had to be included.

Kirsty and Helen from Perthshire rate former farm Monachyle Mhor in the Trossachs, House of Gods hotel in Edinburgh, and Glen Dye, a 15,000-acre private estate in Aberdeenshire.

It's the grand final of Scotland's Greatest Escape, featuring the seven category winners chosen by friends and family from all over Scotland. The seven finalist are: Argyll Cruising, Arcadia Glamping Cabins, Inverlonan Bothies, Kilmartin Castle, Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages and Loch Ken Eco Bothies. Now they need to impress our expert judges over three stages to win the crown and be named Scotland's Greatest Escape.

Expert judges visit unique and unusual holiday escapes, including an aluminium-clad property with an aeronautical theme and lots of quirky details.

As Grado gets up to mischief behind the scenes, the expert judges visit three luxury escapes to decide which one goes beyond expectations for its guests.

A cottage on a Highland estate, a converted bus and some quirky glamping accommodation go under the judges' microscope as they search for the best budget-friendly holiday escape.

Holiday escapes among Scotland's lochs, bens and glens are tested by the judges, and Grado goes behind the scenes. Lochside cabins and luxury lodges hope to win a place in the final.

Mouthwatering activities are on the menu as the judges visit holiday escapes specialising in foodie experiences. Meanwhile, Grado tucks in to find out what makes each one special.

Glamping pods on Mull, a bunkhouse on Rum and an outdoor centre in the Cairngorms are all hoping for a place in the grand final.

Bespoke cabins, a modern bothy and a boutique hotel are the holiday escapes in the Island and Coastal category as the judges continue their search for Scotland's greatest escape.

Grado hosts as the winners of the seven categories meet for the grand final. The judges must now decide which deserves the title of Scotland's Greatest Escape.

Grado and Judith Ralston hit the road for an action-packed adventure in big tree country – Perthshire. As well as spending the night in their very own houseboats on Loch Tay, a beautifully converted former manse near Blair Athol and some bespoke fairytale hideaways close to Dunblane, they experience Perthshire's wild side – with some tubing and a bungee jump!

Grado and Judith Ralston are on a voyage of discovery amidst the wild beauty of the Highlands. They take a scenic flight over the Black Isle, get close to nature on an eco-break and try their hand at camping with a twist. They paddle their own canoes, hunt for the elusive salmon and encounter some surprising sea life on the beautiful beaches of the Moray coast.

Judith Ralston and Grado are out and about exploring Ayrshire and its islands. Starting with a cycle around Millport and a stay in some luxury eco cabins, the pair head on to the Isle of Arran to visit the UK's first employee-owned resort.
Back on the mainland, they get to grips with some Olympic stones and spend the night in a 14th-century castle.

Judith Ralston and Grado are on the road exploring the often-overlooked Scottish Borders. They sample delights in the coastal town of Eyemouth, including a stay in a mansion built for a notorious smuggler. They travel to Kelso for some R&R in a beautifully restored 12th-century manor before heading to Newcastleton to check out the local agricultural show and stay in an off-grid alpine chalet.

Judith Ralston and Grado sample Scotland's south coast in Dumfries and Galloway.

The adventure starts at the historic Caerlaverock Estate, where Grado enjoys an overnight in a treehouse. They experience majestic birds of prey on the Galloway Red Kite Trail and spend the night in coastal glamping domes. Their final stop takes them to Portpatrick, where they stay in the Edwardian luxury of Dunskey Castle.