As a continuation of the Scottish history series, this week we will be delving into the battle of Stirling Bridge, 17 years prior to the battle of Bannockburn. Pre-Battle In the year 1297, Scotland found itself under the rule of English King Edward I after a provoked invasion in 1296. While the Scottish King…
It is the most wonderful time of the year again! We can all agree 2020 was not a typical year, however, we can all keep our Christmas spirits up! Gift-giving is a great opportunity to end the year by remembering our loved ones and get busy with wrapping some presents. We at Cooper Cottages have come…
It’s now December, which means ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ has started when people are preparing and looking forward to the festive season. Although this festive season will be quite different in comparison to previous years, there are still various things worth looking forward to! Such things involve Christmas shopping for your loved…
As I discussed in my previous post, it is important to keep your mind active just as much as your body and as learning something new is a fantastic way to do that, I thought I could make this weeks blog an educational read. Specifically on Scottish history, a topic I am particularly passionate about.…
How Nature Can Contribute To The Quality of Your Life This year, everything is about slowing down. But this is not necessarily a bad thing. As we are saying goodbye to Autumn soon, this is the best time to take a moment for ourselves and just reflect. We have collaborated with Patrick from Eternal Mountain…
One of the things that kids were able to experience during lockdown was spending extra time as a family! The time spent within our homes allowed families to bond with their kids and spend quality time together by doing various activities. Now that many of us are experiencing a second lockdown and tighter safety restrictions,…
With many of us now facing down the reality of a second lockdown or new restrictions, it’s important to remember that taking care of yourself where both physical and mental health is concerned is extremely important. Where many avenues of self improvement and leisure are closed, it is vital we maintain a positive outlook on…
What does a staycation stand for? It is a holiday that does not require you to travel very far from your home. This is perfect if you love spontaneous trips or if you want to go away for a weekend because it does not require that much planning! And what a better time than November…
‘When staying within a self-catering holiday accommodation, an important thing to take into consideration is how you’re going to spend your typical day! You may be wondering what type of activities are nearby and what are the best places to grab a bite to eat? To help answer those question, this blog will serve as…
On this week’s blog, I decided to make a return to the holiday photography series. However, alternatively to advice on actually capturing the image, I thought I could share with you some of the best locations to set up and apply your skills. Specifically in and around Killin and Loch Tay. Cooper Cottages offers a…