Merry Christmas
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.
The Monarch of the Glen wins Art Fund Acquisition of the 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…
Christmas at Loch Lomond Shores
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…
Sail with Santa on Loch Katrine
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…
A Candelit Festive Soiree at Balquhidder
‘Tis the season to be jolly and Balquhidder kicks off the “social festive period” with a candlelit Christmassy gathering for us all to catch up with friends, family and neighbours and get in the spirit! Yes! A very warm welcome is in store for anyone who would like to come along to Balquhidder village hall on the evening of Sat…
Perth Santa Run 2017
Come along and join in the fun on 9th December as part of the Perth Santa Run – a 5km fun run taking runners through the streets of Perth City Centre, crossing the River Tay and finishing on the North Inch. The event will take place between 12 noon and 2pm. All runners will receive…
Perth Christmas Lights Switch On weekend
Perth City Centre will be bustling with activity throughout the whole weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November 2017 when the Christmas lights will be officially switched on. There will be something for everyone with street entertainers, reindeer, fun fair rides, ice rink, music and entertainment. The Christmas Parade will start from Thrimblerow at 5.30pm…
Who was St Andrew?
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and Saint Andrew’s Day is the feast day of Saint Andrew which is celebrated on 30 November each year. Saint Andrew was an agile and hardy Galilean fisherman whose name means Strong and who also had good social skills. He brought the first foreigners to meet Jesus…
Spirits Of Scone – Twilight Illuminations, Scone Palace, Perthshire
Rumour has it that the ‘Spirits of Scone’ have reawakened this Halloween, so keep your wits about you. The producers of this year’s Spirits of Scone event – which promises to transform Scone Palace into six nights of extreme spookiness over Halloween – say tickets are selling fast. The historic grounds of Scone Palace will…
Autumn Gold in Perthshire
There’s now more time to explore some of Scotland’s best loved historic visitor attractions in this, the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017. From the Broch of Gurness in Orkney to Cardoness Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, over 36 attractions are extending their summer opening arrangements to the end of October 2017. Why not…