In Scotland’s colder months, you could follow nature’s example and go into hibernation… but then you would miss out on all the wonderfully quirky winter activities that you can try in Scotland! For those with a sense of adventure, there are some amazing things to do in winter in the great outdoors, some of which…
Scotland is famous for it’s Hogmanay celebrations and these will be taking place all over the country on New Year’s Eve. One event taking part not far from our self-catering holiday cottages locations will be the famous Comrie Flambeaux. Whilst the origins of this ancient custom are lost in the mists of time, the tradition…
Cooper Cottages would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our guests who have stayed, or are planning to stay, in our self-catering holiday cottages, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Health and Prosperous New Year.
National Galleries Scotland are delighted to announce that their acquisition of Sir Edwin Landseer’s The Monarch of the Glen has won Art Fund Acquisition of the Year. The iconic painting was voted the nation’s favourite acquisition of the year from a list of 10 highlighted works of art from a total of 80 works that…
This year, have a happy Christmas at Loch Lomond Shores at Balloch. Here’s how the organisers are preparing for Christmas: • Weekend markets, every weekend • Christmas Market, until 24 Dec (including real Christmas trees from 1 Dec) • Funfair rides from Thomsons Funfairs, from 19 Nov • Santa’s Magical Grotto, until 24 Dec • Drive…
Loch Katrine is the setting for seasonal sailings accompanied by Santa during December. Santa and his helpers will spend time with each child and give them a wrapped up present. Adults will not be left out as they can warm up with glass of mulled wine onboard the iconic steamship. Everyone will have fun, as…