Adrenaline-pumping activities, exciting events, wildlife, history and so much more. Scotland has an abundance of amazing experiences to offer, from traditional local festivals and laid back pursuits such as fishing and golf, to a huge array of historic sites and cultural highlights. There is so much to do it’s hard to know where to start. Well, why not let us guide you through some of the top things to do in the area. On our blog you can read about Scotland’s many attractions, activities and events.
V&A Dundee. Photographed by Ross Fraser McLean Opening on 15 September 2018, V&A Dundee will be the only V&A museum in the world outside London. It will be the first ever dedicated design museum in Scotland: an international centre for design, a place of inspiration, discovery and learning. Visitors will experience the remarkable story of…
This year’s Comic Con will be taking place next weekend 14th and 15th April at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. 2018 will not only be Edinburgh Comic Con’s third year at the EICC, but also it’s fifth anniversary. It will feature many top named guests from the world of comic books and science fiction, with…
The 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. The film was the comedy troupe’s first ‘proper’ feature film, consisting of a whole new story centred on the Legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The film was largely filmed on location in Scotland, utilising the…
It’s the 1st April and the first cuckoo has been heard this morning having arrived back in Lochearnhead for the summer. The cuckoos are generally medium-sized slender birds. The majority are arboreal, with a sizeable minority that are terrestrial. Some species are migratory and feed on insects, insect larvae and a variety of other animals,…
This April, Historic Scotland are encouraging all of the fun and foolery you desire, with a fantastic programme of events that all of the family will love. Have a Wild day Out with their Rangers at Holyrood Park on 14th April, as they join the RSPB to host Edinburgh’s first ‘worm charming competition’- yes you…
The Saltire is the recognized flag of Scotland. It can be seen flying at many castles and government buildings. The flag is also used to represent Scotland at sporting events. This flag, also known as the St. Andrew’s Cross, is the flag of the patron saint of Scotland (the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath confirms Andrew…
The Easter break is nearly here with Good Friday being this week on 30th March. Many of the tourist attractions in the area will be opening their doors after the winter break in readiness for this year’s visitors for the Easter holiday. Easter is a nice time of year with many flowers and plants waking…
The Scottish Model Engineering Trust owns and runs the Wester Pickston Railway (WPR) which is set in seven acres of woodland in the heart of the Perthshire countryside. There is a ground level track for 71/4″ and 5″ gauge trains, an outdoor 16mm Garden Railway and woodland roads to run steam powered road models. The…
Munros are mountains over 3,000 feet. They are named after Sir Hugh T Munro, who was the first man to catalogue them all. There are 282 such mountains in Scotland, and attempting to climb them all is a popular challenge for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors to the Trossachs can enjoy a number of great…
The first polar bear cub to be born in the UK for 25 years has emerged at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Highland Wildlife Park. Previously, the birth had only been confirmed by high-pitched noises heard from the maternity den. Now the cub’s first venture into the outside world has been caught on cameras…