On this week’s blog, I thought I would take a break from my ‘Top 3 Tips’ series and take you through a small itinerary that you can use when staying at our Penthouse Apartment in Stirling. The Penthouse Apartment in Stirling is a short walk from the centre of town with the mainline railway station,…
When looking to book your next holiday destination, there are various factors to take into consideration i.e. budgeting, the location, services provided etc. Although the hotel industry is still going strong, self-catering accommodations has become a dominant component within the travel and tourism industry. Booking holiday getaways through these alternative accommodations has become a growing…
Previously on the Cooper Cottages Blog, I talked about my ‘Top 3 Tips for Holiday Photography’. I covered simple tricks such as Lighting, the Rule of Two Thirds and Post Processing that anyone could use to fully capture the beauty of their next holiday – using just their smartphone. However, This week, I thought I…
Wellness Tourism has become a massive trend within the last few years. This isn’t all too surprising considering that there has been significant interest in fitness, health and well-being. According to an annual review conducted by VisitScotland, interest in wellness tourism has been increasing at twice the rate of tourism in general! You’re probably thinking,…
With the impressive abilities within our smartphones today, almost everyone has the power to take incredible photographs. You do not always have to own an extortionate DSLR, just a little creativity. Our artistic passion usually presents itself when we escape normality and embark on a magical holiday. Capturing the beauty of our holiday destination to…
Now that lockdown restrictions have eased and our daily lives are slowly returning to normal, what better way to take advantage of this opportunity than by booking a weekend getaway! Whether you are familiar with booking at one of our beautiful accommodations or you are new to the whole process, here are a few top…
After a long time spent in the house, our everyday lives are slowly returning to normal! We decided to take a tour at the Stirling Old Town Jail and have a look ourselves for what we can do around Scotland post-pandemic. Let us have a peek into the dark history of Stirling. Safety measures…
Scotland offers great opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors. This week we asked Ian from “Do it Outdoors” about some of the activities he runs. Hi Ian, Can you tell us a little about what you do and how “Do It Outdoors” got started? I spent too many years in IT commuting to Glasgow wondering…
Scotland’s countryside is a beautiful place to explore. The spirit of adventure is kindled with a trek into the mountains, discovering a hidden loch or glen, and the stunning views from the peaks. Woodland paths, riverside wanders, or highland hikes. The Land Reform (Scotland) Act that came into force in 2005 opened up the countryside…
We are missing some of the incredible Scottish music festivals this year, but music is a great way of bringing people together even when they are apart. Scotland has produced some great acts through the years. If you are enjoying a staycation this year, what is on your playlist? We take a look at some…