Forget hygge... 2018 is all about Còsagach and here's why

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you’ll be familiar with the Danes' concept of hygge - that feeling of being extra cosy and content whether alone or with someone else.

It’s certainly made winter more bearable and allowed us to play out our Scandi dreams but, now, its days look increasingly numbered.

Based on an old Scottish word for feeling snug, sheltered and warm, Còsagach has been identified as a top lifestyle trend for 2018.

Why? Well, Scotland is arguably one of the best places to get away from it all.

Not only was it named the most beautiful country in the world by Rough Guides earlier this year but it’s bursting with cosy country escapes, unparalleled scenery, wide open spaces and famously friendly faces.

That all sounds pretty "Còsagach" to us, right?

In the spirit of Còsagach, Visit Scotland is encouraging businesses to create escapes that "induce a feeling of warmth or cosiness" and where people can ultimately “relax and unwind".

We suggest you get ahead of the crowds and secure a hidden hideaway in the Highlands for 2018 ASAP.