Sustainability has been an important topic for the last few years, more specifically sustainable and responsible tourism. But how does that affect you and your holiday in Scotland with us? Here is our short guide on how to #respectprotectenjoy: 1. Respect the local area This is one of the most important things when you travel.…
We hope that you enjoyed the last blog post which featured questions regarding Chauffeur’s Cottage. This weeks’ blog post will take on a slightly different approach as the owner of the Glinngeal property will illustrate the story of how the property came to be along with what you can expect when staying at this beautiful…
In the next chapter of the Scottish history series we make a return to Robert the Bruce and the Scottish wars of independence, featuring one of the most significant Scottish victories since the battle of Bannockburn. On the 14th of October 1322, the battle of Old Byland was fought between King Edward II and Robert…
We will now continue with the series of blog posts that feature questions relating to the various properties Cooper Cottages offer. This week, the owner of Chauffeur’s Cottage answered our questions regarding the benefits that guests can experience when staying in this lovely accommodation! How would you describe Chauffeur’s Cottage? Chauffeur’s Cottage is a…
In this weeks instalment of the Scottish History series we take a look at one of the most famous socialist and trade union leaders from Edinburgh who led the Easter Rising in Dublin,1916. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, James Connolly is a particular controversial individual who led a small rebellion in Dublin, Ireland. At the…
As we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, there are still more holidays to celebrate and moments to enjoy until then. Easter is just around the corner, so here are some ideas on how to celebrate Easter at home. 1. Chocolate At this time of the year, there is chocolate…
In this weeks instalment of the Scottish History series, instead of discussing a particular battle, I would like to give a little detail on some of Scotlands finest military figures. Lieutenant General Sir John Moore During the Penobscot Expedition in the American war of Independence, Sir John Moore established a name for himself while holding…
As Mother’s day is approaching, are you prepared to celebrate? Despite the circumstances we are still in, holidays such as this one, are all about bringing us together. They give us an amazing chance to slip out of our usual routine and show appreciation for our loved ones. This is our short guide on how…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay in the Penthouse Apartment? Look no further as the owner of the Penthouse Apartment answers our questions about the amazing benefits of staying in this wonderful accommodation! How would you describe the Penthouse Apartment? The Penthouse Apartment offers the best of both worlds!…
On this weeks instalment of the Cooper Cottages Scottish History series, we’re going to take a look into the ‘Battle of Killiecrankie (1689)’, one of the first major Scottish victories in the Jacobite Rebellions. Before the Battle in 1688, many of the prominent protestant English magnates had become weary of King James VII’s Catholic…