Callander Summerfest is back for its fifth edition, and we could not be more excited. Last Saturday we decided to visit the small town on the first day of celebrations. Needless to say, we were soon wrapped in the lively atmosphere and greeted by the local volunteers working the stalls and exhibitions. St. Andrew’s Church…
Killin is a small village located on the western bank of Loch Tay, the perfect destination for those looking for outdoor adventures. Salmon fishing and water sports are the two main attractions in the area, but this little centre has much more to offer than what meets the eye. The first point of interest we…
The BLiSS Trail is now online! This unique series of art installations connecting the villages of Strathyre, Balquihidder, Lochearnhead and St. Fillans was created by the Loch Earn Tourism Information group. They have now released an audio tour that explores the meaning behind the individual sculptures. The trail was launched in 2016 for the…
The big cities of the Central Belt are not the only places soaked in history. There are plenty of lesser-known buildings and sites scattered around the countryside, all full of ancient stories to tell. Here is a selection of our personal favourites in the area. Drummond Gardens Originally laid out in 1630 by John…
Scotland is renowned for its breath-taking landscapes, but what sort of creatures inhabit this wilderness? We asked Andrea and Terry from Aquila Ecology, and they took us on one of their famous tours. Aquila Ecology is a small company based in St. Fillans, in beautiful Perthshire. They offer walks and guided tours of the area…
The lively city of Perth has a lot to offer to its visitors, but if you are planning a short stay in the area, the question is: what can you do in one day? Here’s a video showing the places we visited during our trip. First, we drove to Scone Palace, “the crowning…
Exciting times ahead for Stirling Gin as they prepare to open their own distillery, the first in town. Estimated launch date: autumn 2018. June and Cameron McCann distilled the first batch of dry gin in their kitchen with the help of Jinty, a 2.5 lt. copper pot that provided them with enough liquor to enjoy…
Conveniently located near Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and not more than few hours’ drive from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Perth, Callander is loved by tourists and visitors. It might seem small at first, but once you start walking the different paths and following the cycling route, you will realise how many stunning…
As part of Scotland’s Year Of Young People 2018, the DiverseCiTay Festival flooded the streets of Perth last Saturday, June 23rd with lots of music, dance, and other street performances. Starting from South Inch Park, the “two inch carnival” accompanied the crowd with a loud and colourful parade all the way to North Inch Park,…
It’s no wonder J.K. Rowling was inspired by the Scottish landscape while writing her masterpiece. With its green forests, clear streams and Baronial architecture, Scotland is the perfect backdrop for Harry Potter’s adventures. But this country was full of magic even before the world’s most famous wee wizard was born: folk stories have in fact…