Visitors from all over the world travel to Balquhidder to see the last resting place of Scottish outlaw and hero, Rob Roy MacGregor. Named “Roy” (gaelic Rudh) due to his red beard, MacGregor was a thorn in the side of the establishment of his day, known for cattle rustling and later as an outlaw. He…
If you’re looking to challenge yourself this year, get out and explore Scotland, get fit and explore the history and heritage of the country, then this blog might be for you. Who were the Caterans? In the middle ages, cattle thieves known as the Caterans terrorized the areas around Glenshee. The gaelic ‘ceatharn’ (warrior)…
Outlander has taken the world by storm since the first series began in 2014. People have been captivated by the romance of Claire and Jamie, making stars of Catriona Balfe and Sam Heughan. If you can’t get enough of Outlander then a visit to some of the filming locations in Scotland is surely in order.…
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and to celebrate the most romantic time of the year, we are bringing you a selection of our favourite Scottish tales. Tam Lin The first story comes from the Scottish Borders, a tale of courage and magic that breaks all stereotypes. Instead of a damsel in distress, Tam Lin presents…
New decade, new holiday checklist. So why not make it fun? Here are some ideas for alternative travelling plans to spice up the next ten years. Eco Tourism and Voluntourism There are many ways to help the planet while enjoying your time off. The first one is to try and reduce your carbon footprint…
With early nights and a chill in the air, what better time to enjoy a bit of theatre. There are several great theatres and art centres with excellent programmes to enliven those winter nights. Pitlochry Festival Theatre will hold their annual Winter Words Festival again this February, with a great series of authors giving…
Since 2012 Visit Scotland has been highlighting the very best features of this country through the now popular “themed years”. After all, from its history to its culture, nature, people and produce Scotland truly is full of gems to discover. After the success of the Year of Young People in 2018, the spotlight will now…
Scotland has a long history of travel and trade with many parts of the world and the Scottish diaspora are often proud of their connections with the country. There are many millions of people who can trace their family tree back to Scotland and researching your ancestry might be high on your list of things…
Are you in urgent need of some last minute drinks inspiration for this Hogmanay? Here we come to the rescue. We picked our top 3 cocktail recipes, easy to create in the comfort of your own kitchen (or your holiday accommodation kitchen). Rob Roy As Scottish as the name might suggest, this simple spin…
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you read “Scottish Christmas traditions”? If you are struggling to find an answer, it might be because of this country’s complicated history with the holiday, which dates all the way back to the Reformation. Yule Most of the traditions that survive to this day…