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An Autumn wedding was the perfect excuse to renew our auld acquaintance with Scotland despite a 10 hour drive to Inverness. With our horses happily grazing on the bonnie banks of Loch Ness, we were free to explore.

Fringed by giant pine trees and with views over the undulating countryside around the Indre river, Château d’Ussé justifies it’s fairytale reputation – so much so that it is reputed to have inspired the story of Sleeping Beauty.

Famous for its extensive and elaborate gardens,
Villandry is one of the must-see châteaux of the Loire Valley. The chateau complements the garden – buy a combined ticket for maximum effect!