Last Saturday, August 18th, Killin hosted the annual agricultural show. Every year the community gathers in Breadalbane Park to celebrate local activities and products. The festival started at 8.30 a.m. with the opening of the Food Court (just in time for breakfast!). The morning proceeded with a variety of competitions, shows and demonstrations. While local…
Whisky is and always will be Scotland’s national drink, but did you know that this country also has a history of brewing beer that dates back 5,000 years? Machinery and techniques might have changed over the centuries, but the population’s love for the cold, refreshing drink remains the same. In this day and age, smaller…
The biggest, most highly anticipated festival of the season is here. Crowds of locals and international visitors will be flooding the streets of Edinburgh over the next four weeks, trying to make the most of the entertainment provided. But heading to the capital without a plan might not be the best idea. You will walk…
Do you ever wonder how people lived 2500 years ago? Do you ever wish you could travel back in time and walk among your ancestors? Now you can. Sort of. Celts are Coming!, the 2-day festival organised by The Scottish Crannog Centre, allowed guests to learn more about local history through different activities, workshops and…
Rob Roy Country is the name given to the area around Lochearnhead, Balquhidder, St. Fillans and Strathyre. Taking its name from the local folk hero, this location is rich with history, breath-taking scenery and numerous activities available to visitors. One of the most recent additions to it is the BLiSS Trail, a series of art…
Post-holiday blues? There is nothing worse than getting back to your daily routine after a nice trip, but we have a solution. The best way to survive this change is… to book your next getaway! After all, October break is only a few months away and if the Scottish countryside is your destination, we have…
Located in Comrie, Auchingarrich is the perfect place to spend a day with the little ones. Rain or sunshine, the wildlife centre provides its guests with lots of different fun activities. While walking along the paths on these stunning hills in the Perthshire countryside you will have the chance to see a variety of animals…
It is no wonder many directors choose Scotland as a backdrop for their films: the green hills, clear lochs and fairytale castles seem straight out of a movie set. If you are looking to do something slightly different during your holiday, it could be a good idea to visit the places where your favourite actors…
Last night we enjoyed a tour around the Cultybraggan Camp just outside the village of Comrie, formerly used as a World War Two Prisoner of War camp. The Nissan huts used as lodgings and officers quarters were later re-purposed for British Army cadets so many of the buildings dating back 70 years remain remarkably intact.…
Lochearnhead hosted its 2018 Highland Games last weekend, Saturday 21st July. Every year locals and tourists gather together in different towns all over the country for a day of fun, games and Scottish pride. The Games are a tradition that dates back to the 11th century, an event that brings communities together while celebrating Scottish…