Scotland has a long literary tradition, with exceptional home-grown talent and in providing inspiration for authors across the world; the novels of Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson helped to put Scotland on the literary map. Some of the most popular modern Scottish authors are in the crime genre, Ian Rankin, Cristopher Brookmyre and…
Sunshine is beginning to peek through the clouds and the temperatures are slowly rising across Scotland. Spring is officially here, and with it beautiful displays of flowers of all shapes and sizes. March, April and May are the most colourful months, so here is a checklist for you: how many of these spring flowers can…
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and it is making us crave a cold, refreshing pint. So here is an idea for your Scottish holiday… why not book a tour of one (or more) of the local breweries, only a short drive from our cottages? Or simply look for their delicious craft beers…
A big part of traveling is… food of course. Whether you are traveling to a whole new country or just a different area, food remains an important aspect of your trip. Local restaurants are a great way to explore the local cuisine but what if you prefer to cook at home? Cooking at home saves…
The last couple of weeks might have been cold and windy, but we believe that March will bring a few warmer sunny days. With spring on its way, here are 5 things to do in Scotland over the next couple of months. Fishing March 15th officially marks the beginning of the brown trout fishing…