Celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters
Since 2012 Visit Scotland has been highlighting the very best features of this country through the now popular “themed years”. After all, from its history to its culture, nature, people…
Read more
Blog Posts
Scottish Diaspora and Researching your Ancestry
Scotland has a long history of travel and trade with many parts of the world and the Scottish diaspora are often proud of their connections with the country. There are…
3 Cocktail Recipes and 1 Bartender for your Hogmanay
Are you in urgent need of some last minute drinks inspiration for this Hogmanay? Here we come to the rescue. We picked our top 3 cocktail recipes, easy to create…
Scottish Christmas Traditions
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you read “Scottish Christmas traditions”? If you are struggling to find an answer, it might be because of this country’s…
Glencoe: Movies, Mountains and Massacre
Glencoe is perhaps one of the most infamous glens in Scotland due to the Glencoe Massacre which occurred in 1692. Following the accession to the throne of William III, a…
Winter Foods for a Tasty Holiday
Those hilltops look magical covered in snow, but all magic comes with a price. After long days spent hiking or exploring in sub-zero temperatures, there is nothing better than a…
Perth Winter Festival 2019
Perth’s Winter Festival is a 10-week long celebration of all things festive. Running from November through to Chinese New Year, the festival includes a number of events throughout December and…
Top 5 Christmas Events for Families
The festive season is upon us, and it is the best time to enjoy some quality time with your family. Forget about the stress of Christmas shopping and planning New…
Pitlochry Dam and Visitor Centre
The dam and fish ladder at Pitlochry have long been a popular sightseeing spot for visitors. The addition of a café and visitor centre in 2017 have added a fun…
Wildgrass Studio: An interview with artist Gillian Hunt
This month is all about colours and nature. If nature inspires you as it inspires us, then you will be just as excited as we are about Autumn. Nature brings…