The digital nomad lifestyle

January 30, 2025

The digital nomad lifestyle is a way of living where individuals work remotely while travelling. Thanks to technological advancements, many professionals, such as freelancers, remote employees and entrepreneurs, can work from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Digital nomads tend to seek destinations with a good quality of life, affordable living costs and inspiring scenery. And what better place to explore while working than our own beautiful Scotland!

Living as a digital nomad in Scotland

Scotland offers breathtaking landscapes, historic cities and a thriving remote work culture. Cities and towns have excellent coworking spaces, cafés with Wi-Fi and vibrant social scenes. Meanwhile, villages and rural areas provide peace, nature and a slower pace of life. To live as a digital nomad in Scotland, all you need is:

  • Portable working equipment – such as a laptop, phone and tablet.
  • A reliable internet connection – accessed in cities and towns, hotels and self-catering accommodation, cafes and restaurants.
  • Accommodation – if travelling at peak times, it’s highly recommended to plan this in advance.
  • Outdoor adventures – Scotland’s scenery is perfect for work-life balance. Take a break to explore the magnificent places all around you.
Woman in the Scottish mountains
As a digital nomad, you’re free to explore Scotland at your own pace.

Places to explore in Scotland

Scotland’s friendly communities, rich history and mix of city and rural life make this a unique and inspiring place for digital nomads. Whether you prefer the buzz of the city or the tranquillity of the countryside, Scotland offers the best of both worlds. Here are some of the main areas of Scotland you can visit on your travels.

  • The Islands – A wild and magical escape. Highlights: Isle of Skye, Orkney’s Skara Brae, Shetland’s St. Ninian’s Isle, Harris beaches, Mull’s Tobermory.
  • Inverness & the Highlands – Famous for dramatic landscapes, mountains and lochs. Highlights: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Ben Nevis.
  • Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire – Known as the “Granite City” with stunning castles and coastal scenery. Highlights: Dunnottar Castle, Balmoral Castle, Aberdeen Beach.
  • Perth, Dundee & Angus – Scotland’s scenic and creative heart. Highlights: Scone Palace, V&A Dundee, Glamis Castle, Angus Glens.
  • The Kingdom of Fife – Coastal villages and the famous golf town of St Andrews. Highlights: St Andrews, Falkland Palace, Fife Coastal Path.
  • Edinburgh & the Lothians – Scotland’s historic and cultural capital. Highlights: Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Arthur’s Seat, Rosslyn Chapel.
  • Glasgow & Clyde Valley – A vibrant city with rich architecture and nightlife. Highlights: Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow Cathedral, Riverside Museum.
  • Ayrshire – Coastal beauty, golf and links to Robert Burns. Highlights: Culzean Castle, Burns Cottage.
  • Dumfries & Galloway – Stunning forests, coastlines and historic sites. Highlights: Galloway Forest Park, Caerlaverock Castle
  • The Borders – Rolling hills, historic abbeys and charming towns. Highlights: Melrose Abbey, Jedburgh Abbey, Tweed Valley.
Scenic valley of Corrie Fee in the Angus Glens
The stunning Corrie Fee in the Angus Glens, near Glen Clova Hotel

Glen Clova welcomes digital nomads

Our welcoming hotel and lodges offer the perfect base for remote workers. Whether you choose to stay in the main hotel or one of our self-catering lodges or houses, you’ll have a desk to work at, a reliable internet connection, and our bar and restaurant is available for dining and refreshments. But what really sets us apart is our stunning location. At the foot of Glen Doll in the Cairngorms National Park, you can enjoy the inspiring beauty of the Angus Glens, with amazing outdoor adventures right on your doorstep. If you need access to the city, Dundee is only a 50-minute drive, with Aberdeen just over an hour and Edinburgh less than 2 hours away. Please contact us if you need any help, or book your stay online today.