As the scenic views of Scotland’s east coast unfold outside your window, By Your Side makes the perfect travel companion. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Penguin Random House to celebrate the launch of this heartfelt new novel by BAFTA-winning writer Ruth Jones. Our partnership brings the joy of reading to the joy of travel, plus a competition for a wonderful Scotland stay.

Scotland’s dramatic landscapes and rich cultural heritage create the perfect backdrop for stories – real or fictional. In By Your Side, Ruth Jones brings to life the beauty of the Highlands, islands and Inverness, making the setting feel like a character in its own right.

At the 5-star Ness Walk hotel complete with First Class travel and a signed copy of Ruth Jones’ new novel By Your Side 
With 2 First Class LNER return tickets, your break starts as soon as you step onboard. Escape into this heartwarming new novel while you travel to Inverness in style, soaking in the views along the way.

Our getaway includes a stay at the idyllic Ness Walk, a 5-star retreat hotel nestled on the banks of the River Ness. The serene surroundings and impeccable service create the perfect retreat from the everyday, while the Scottish Highlands landscapes lie right on the doorstep.

This prize includes: 

First Class travel with LNER 
Two-night stay for two guests in Ness Walk’s Laurel Room, with breakfast each morning 
Signed copy of By My Side 
Dinner at Torrish on the first evening 
Cheeseboard and wine experience on the second night, followed by a fireside nightcap 
Private chauffeur transfer to and from Inverness station to Ness Walk Hotel  
Enter now by answering the question below and let your next story unfold in style.