Key Landmarks to Visit
This week, I will be discussing some of the key landmarks that are worth visiting when planning your next holiday trip to Scotland. Although you may not be able to…
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The Battle of Flodden 1513 AD
On our next edition to the Scottish history series, we will be looking into the battle of Flodden in the year 1513. A battle which would turn out to be…
Celebrate Burns’ Night at Home
As we are all having to stay home for a period, you may be missing big events such as Burns Night. But how can we celebrate even in the current…
How to Spend the Day in Nature
The year 2020 was understandably a very challenging year for us all! However, it is important to reflect on the positive aspects of 2020 and to maintain a positive mind…
The Battle of Sheriffmuir
On this next chapter in our Scottish history series I want to travel forward in time from our times with Robert the Bruce and William Wallace to the year 1715,…
New Year’s Resolutions 2021
Happy New Year from Cooper Cottages! We hope you had a warm celebration with your loved ones. We have many hopes for 2021 and this is the time when we…
Cottages for a Couple’s Retreat: How to Spend the Day
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and were able to spend the festive day with your loved ones! Although 2020 was a challenging year, it’s important to feel hopeful…
The Battle of Stirling Bridge
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…
Christmas Gift Ideas for 2020
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…
Things to Look Forward to for December 2020
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…