Christmas Markets DOs and DON’Ts
Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, Christmas markets are among the most joyful events to attend this time of the year: from unique decorations and gifts to delicious foods…
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Outlaw King Filming Locations
The 2018 Netflix movie “Outlaw King”, stars Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce in his quest for the crown of Scotland. The film was shot on location in Scotland giving…
Tracking down Mackintosh
On the 150th year after his birth, Glasgow is celebrating the life and work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, one of Scotland’s most renowned artists. Since January 2018 the lively city…
Samhain Festival
Samhain is usually celebrated at sunset on the 31st of October. It is the traditional Celtic festival marking the coming of winter and the “darker half” of the year. Many…
Winter break inspiration
As the temperature drops and frost begins to appear, it is only natural to dream of your winter holiday. Be it with friends, family or partner, a countryside getaway is…
Ghost Stories of Central Scotland
With dark nights and the cold in the air, there’s no better time to share ghost stories. The Green Lady of Stirling Castle A former servant of Mary Queen of…
Heavy Metal at the Engine Shed
The Engine Shed is Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre, based in Stirling. Run by Historic Environment Scotland, it serves as a central hub for building and conservation professionals and the…
A night at the Callander Jazz and Blues Festival
Callander Jazz and Blues Festival took place this year over the weekend of 28th – 30th September. This is the 13th annual festival with live gigs staged in various venues…
3 reasons to visit Falkirk
Falkirk is a small industrial town situated about 15 miles from Stirling and 30 miles from Edinburgh. Here are three points of interest that will make you want to add…
Vegan and vegetarian dining in the area
When it comes to food, it is not always easy to accommodate everyone’s cravings. Luckily, the rich variety of cafés and restaurants in Stirlingshire and Perthshire will provide you with…