1. Unique and Unusual

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

2. Luxury

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.

3. Budget Friendly

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.

4. Lochs, Bens and Glens

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.

6. Adventure

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.

7. Islands and Coastal

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.

8. The Grand Final

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.