In the next chapter of the Scottish history series we take a look at the battle of Neville’s Cross 1346. After a decisive victory for the English King Edward III over the French at Crecy in August 1346, the French King Philip reached out to his old ally, King David II of Scotland, through the…
What would a summer holiday in Scotland look like, now in 2021? For one, the days are much longer and you can enjoy being outdoors until 8 pm, which gives you more time to explore. Secondly, the weather is warm which means it is the perfect time for outdoor activities! Here are a few ideas…
In the next chapter of the Scottish history series we take a look at the battle of Harlaw (1411) which was fought between English backed Highlander forces under Donald of Islay, and a Lowland army led by Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar. The battle saved Aberdeen from being sacked and checked the expansionist policies of…
Sustainability has been an important topic for the last few years, more specifically sustainable and responsible tourism. But how does that affect you and your holiday in Scotland with us? Here is our short guide on how to #respectprotectenjoy: 1. Respect the local area This is one of the most important things when you travel.…
We hope that you enjoyed the last blog post which featured questions regarding Chauffeur’s Cottage. This weeks’ blog post will take on a slightly different approach as the owner of the Glinngeal property will illustrate the story of how the property came to be along with what you can expect when staying at this beautiful…
In the next chapter of the Scottish history series we make a return to Robert the Bruce and the Scottish wars of independence, featuring one of the most significant Scottish victories since the battle of Bannockburn. On the 14th of October 1322, the battle of Old Byland was fought between King Edward II and Robert…
We will now continue with the series of blog posts that feature questions relating to the various properties Cooper Cottages offer. This week, the owner of Chauffeur’s Cottage answered our questions regarding the benefits that guests can experience when staying in this lovely accommodation! How would you describe Chauffeur’s Cottage? Chauffeur’s Cottage is a…
In this weeks instalment of the Scottish History series we take a look at one of the most famous socialist and trade union leaders from Edinburgh who led the Easter Rising in Dublin,1916. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, James Connolly is a particular controversial individual who led a small rebellion in Dublin, Ireland. At the…
As we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, there are still more holidays to celebrate and moments to enjoy until then. Easter is just around the corner, so here are some ideas on how to celebrate Easter at home. 1. Chocolate At this time of the year, there is chocolate…
In this weeks instalment of the Scottish History series, instead of discussing a particular battle, I would like to give a little detail on some of Scotlands finest military figures. Lieutenant General Sir John Moore During the Penobscot Expedition in the American war of Independence, Sir John Moore established a name for himself while holding…