Scotland’s rich culture, with its music, foods, clothing, dances and other globally recognisable traditions largely comes from the country’s Gaelic heritage. Following the Jacobite uprisings, the Highland Clearances of the late 18th century heavily suppressed the use of the Gaelic language through centuries of persecution. However, the Scots never forgot their roots, and Gaelic is…
May usually marks the beginning of festival season. Unfortunately, due to current events May 2020 will be a little quieter than usual… but that does not mean you cannot party from home! There are numerous virtual events taking place this month, you just need to pick your favourites, gather the family together, and get ready…
While the current situation is keeping people indoors, the great outdoors will still be there waiting for you. If you’re looking forward to your next big adventure and an escape to the country, why not check out the Great Trossachs Forest. Click here for a virtual 360-degree tour here. The virtual tour features many…
The new trend is travelling (virtually) from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of lockdown: research future holiday destinations thanks to the numerous virtual tours of Scotland available online. Here are out top suggestions. Scotland VR One of VisitScotland’s best FREE apps, Scotland VR gives you the opportunity to experience some…
Happy Easter! Today’s blog will follow the theme of our latest newsletter, and describe different Easter traditions from around the world. Make sure you never miss another newsletter again, subscribe following this link! Foods There is nothing more comforting than buttered hot cross buns with a steaming mug of tea on Easter morning, nothing…
During these early days of spring, despite the current situation we are deciding to look on the bright side. To inspire your creative side to come out during this national lockdown, here are 3 ideas for DIY Easter decorations to try with your loved ones. Eggs Acrylic paint is always fun, but did you…
Scotland has a long literary tradition, with exceptional home-grown talent and in providing inspiration for authors across the world; the novels of Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson helped to put Scotland on the literary map. Some of the most popular modern Scottish authors are in the crime genre, Ian Rankin, Cristopher Brookmyre and…
Sunshine is beginning to peek through the clouds and the temperatures are slowly rising across Scotland. Spring is officially here, and with it beautiful displays of flowers of all shapes and sizes. March, April and May are the most colourful months, so here is a checklist for you: how many of these spring flowers can…
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and it is making us crave a cold, refreshing pint. So here is an idea for your Scottish holiday… why not book a tour of one (or more) of the local breweries, only a short drive from our cottages? Or simply look for their delicious craft beers…
A big part of traveling is… food of course. Whether you are traveling to a whole new country or just a different area, food remains an important aspect of your trip. Local restaurants are a great way to explore the local cuisine but what if you prefer to cook at home? Cooking at home saves…