We hope everyone has been enjoying the summer weather! Now that the summer holiday is approaching, a great way to spend it is by visiting some of the fantastic castles in Scotland. Scotland is known to be a home to over 1,000 castles varying in shape, sizes and history! We’ve picked some of our favourite…
The Virgin and the Unicorn, by Domenico Zampieri (Domenichino), fresco, 1604–05. Did you know that the unicorn is Scotland’s national animal? It is true – this mythological creature is a symbol of pureness and innocence, as well as chivalry and pride. They are so powerful, that they could purify poisoned water with a touch…
I hope everyone’s been enjoying the sunny weather! Now that summer is around the corner, a great way to spend it is discovering how your favourite whiskies and gins are made. There are so many great distilleries to visit such as the Glenturret Distillery, Tullibardine Distillery, Stirling Distillery and the Dewars Distillery. We have a…
…’I am a man upon the land I am a silkie in the sea And when I’m far from every strand My dwellin ‘tis on Sule Skerry… The Silkie of Sule Skerry (Scottish balad) Selkies are mythological creatures in Scottish folklore that can change from seal to human form by shedding their skin.…
I hope everyone is enjoying the Spring season and the sunny weather! An important thing to consider when going on holiday is finding great places to eat. There are so many fantastic cafes and restaurants that offers tasty treats and fine dining experience. These include The Boathouse Kitchen and Bar, Real Food Café, The Golden…
I hope everyone is enjoying the Spring season and had a lovely Easter! Speaking of Easter, now’s the perfect chance to get your kids involved in some fun, family bonding time. With the Easter break nearly at an end, it’s not too late to embark on fun activities to do as a family. There are…
I hope everyone is enjoying the Spring season! The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are starting to bloom and the Easter break is just around the corner. Once of my favourite things about Spring is transitioning from the heavy layers worn in winter to more light, colourful clothing. This season is the perfect chance…
Address to a Haggis Translation Good luck to you and your honest, plump face, Great chieftain of the sausage race! Above them all you take your place, Stomach, tripe, or intestines: Well are you worthy of a grace As long as my arm… …You powers, who make mankind your care, And dish them out…
We hope everyone is enjoying the Spring season! Now that the days are longer and the weather is warmer, it is the perfect time to book a holiday for the Spring season. There are so many great things to look forward this season such as longer and sunnier days, more time outdoors, spring cleaning, the…
Going off from the previous post in the series about Kelpies, this blog will be focused on one of the most widely spread Scottish legends – the Loch Ness Monster. Described by some as a swimming elephant, Nessie is a large creature with an elongated neck and flippers for feet. Some believe it is a…